✨ Fun Things Grandparents Can Do With High-Energy Kids ✨

Grandkids have endless energy (seriously, where do they get it?!). Instead of trying to slow them down, sometimes it’s best to lean into the fun. Here are some activities grandparents can enjoy that channel all that wiggle power into smiles, memories, and maybe even a good night’s sleep! 😉

🌟 1. Backyard Obstacle Course

Use chairs, pool noodles, buckets, and jump ropes to make a simple course. Time them running through it—they’ll beg to beat their own record!

🌟 2. Dance Party in the Living Room

Put on some music from your generation and theirs. Kids love learning “oldies” dance moves, and you’ll love seeing them twist, shake, and laugh.

🌟 3. Nature Scavenger Hunt

Head outside and make a list: a smooth rock, a yellow flower, a bird feather. Energy meets curiosity—and you’ll both discover things you’d normally walk right past.

🌟 4. Kitchen Helpers

Give them simple jobs: stirring, pouring, or decorating cookies. Moving around with a purpose keeps them engaged, and the best part is eating the results together.

🌟 5. Water Play (Even Without a Pool!)

Buckets, sponges, and spray bottles = hours of entertainment. Bonus: the yard gets watered, too!

🌟 6. Blanket Fort + Storytime

After the big bursts of running, slow it down. Build a fort, grab snacks, and pull out a children’s book. It’s a cozy way to recharge before the next round.

🌟 7. Walks With a Twist

Turn a simple walk into “I Spy,” counting red cars, or pretending you’re explorers in a jungle. Kids love when ordinary moments become an adventure.

🌟 8. Crafting Energy

Let them make something with their hands—painting rocks, building paper airplanes, or even drawing their own “family comic book.” Creative energy is powerful!

🌟 9. Old-School Games

Red light/green light. Simon Says. Hopscotch. Simple classics are still a blast—and they don’t require batteries.

🌟 10. Just Say Yes (Sometimes)

Kids will often surprise you with their own ideas. Saying “yes” to their imagination—even if it’s silly—creates laughter and connection.

💡 The secret? You don’t have to match their energy—you just have to guide it. Grandparents bring wisdom, patience, and love… and that’s what turns all that bouncing energy into treasured memories. ❤️

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By Mark Morgan Author & Illustrator