After School Activity Jar for Snack Time

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When you have toddler twins, a child in elementary school, and a high schooler, after school is a busy time. After school is also when a moment of quiet is needed, to go over all the papers that come in the door from school.

Sound like your house? My After School Activity Jar for snack time is just what you need to help everyone unwind.

The After School Activity Jar is filled with all sorts of ideas. Fun Activities the kids can enjoy, that don’t involve electronics.

Activities like puzzles, coloring, board games, reading, listening to music, or whatever you and your kids come up with. After school, the kids draw an activity out of the After School Activity Jar, and for 30 minutes during snack time, they enjoy the activity they have chosen.

After School Activity Jar Supplies

• Mason Jar
• Sticker label
• Paper cut into strips (or my printable activity jar ideas)
• Pencil or something to write with

How to Make an After School Activity Jar

Take the cut up strips of paper and write down one fun activity on each one. If you need some ideas you can use my printable Activity Jar Ideas that also include blank spaces for you to add in your own.

Once you have your activities written down, place them all in the jar and put the lid on. Stick on the label and write something creative like “Reach in for FUN”, or simply write “Activity Jar”. You can also decorate your jar with stickers, ribbons, or whatever you have on hand, if you would like.

Not only does the After School Activity Jar help kids have a little fun after a day of learning in the classroom, it also gives them something fun to do so they don’t woof down their snack, and jump on their electronics.