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    Back-to-School Conversation Starters for Kids {Free Printable}

    Published: Jan 27, 2021 by Heidi Fowler. This post may contain affiliate links 16 Comments

    Back to School Conversation Starters for Kids from OneCreativeMommy.com  {Get your shy kids talking with friends in no time!}

    My kids liked the Back-to-School Friendship game so well last week, that we have extended it another week.  This week's game is "Conversation Starters for Kids."  To learn how to make this game and how to play, visit this post.

    I changed the rules a little bit this week.  They can do more than one activity a day, and (as long as they do five things during the week) they can eat the rest of the candy on the weekend.  There was no way that candy in their two uncompleted slots was going to survive until today!  Also, they don't have to do exactly what's written.  If they can tell me something they did to go out of their comfort zone and/or make a friend, they earn the treat.

    If you aren't into giving your kids candy, small toys and stickers will fit, too.  Those are Squinkies in the picture.

    Here's the download for the new game:  Be Happy--Conversation Starters

    Enjoy!

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    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Kathie

      August 21, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      This is so cute and a great way to store Squinkies too! lol Thanks for sharing such a great motivational tool!

      Reply
    2. emily

      August 21, 2012 at 10:45 pm

      Super fun! What a great summer activity idea. I came over from the JAQ link up. Would like to invite you over to my craft/recipe party going on now. I've been hosting recipes for over a year and crafts for just a few weeks, so we are gathering momentum, would love to have you a part of it! http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/08/five-layer-oreo-dessert-and-tasteful.html

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        August 22, 2012 at 11:15 am

        Thanks so much for visiting and for the invite! I'm on my way to your site to link up and follow. I'd love it if you'd follow me back! Have a great day.

        Reply
    3. Nici ~Posed Perfection

      August 21, 2012 at 10:47 pm

      What a fun idea! Thanks so much for stopping by Posed Perfection last week and leaving me sweet comments. I hope you'll visit again. I am following you via G+. Have a great week!
      Blessings,
      Nici

      Reply
    4. Jessi @ Practically Functional

      August 22, 2012 at 12:17 pm

      Great idea! I loved the make-new-friends one too, and this same principle could be applied to so many things. :-) Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

      Reply
    5. Danni Baird

      August 23, 2012 at 2:29 pm

      What a great idea! I am going to have to get my grandson those squinkys.

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    6. Nicole@Show Off Friday

      August 24, 2012 at 11:59 pm

      That is another great idea! It's great to help your kids stretch their comfort zones in such a fun and rewarding way.

      Reply
    7. Hannah

      August 25, 2012 at 9:13 am

      Ok, This is adorable. My son has been homeschooled until this year. He started second grade at a private school in town, if he found this in his backpack it would make his day! Thanks for sharing:)
      I'm stopping by from One Artsy Mama,
      Hope you can swing by and visit me at http://www.eatloveinspire.blogspot.com

      Reply
    8. Tamika

      August 25, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      What a great idea, thanks for sharing!

      visiting from Freedom Friday!

      Reply
    9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      August 26, 2012 at 3:04 pm

      this is a great idea!

      Reply
    10. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

      August 27, 2012 at 10:00 am

      Thanks for sharing at All My Bloggy Friends last week! I can't wait to see what you share tomorrow! :)

      Reply
    11. Debi @ Adorned From Above

      August 30, 2012 at 12:55 am

      Hi Heidi,
      This is another cute idea. I bet your kids are having fun. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/free-bee-sweet-hat-pattern-crocheted.html
      Hope to see you there.
      Debi Bolocofsky
      Adorned From Above
      http://www.adornedfromabove.com

      Reply
    12. Jill

      September 02, 2012 at 12:09 am

      Another fun idea!

      Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
      Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
      Jill @ Creating my way to Success
      http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

      Reply

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