Wednesday is a bit like a mini weekend, right in the middle of the week. A time to pause, do homework when there is some, or simply spend time with our little ones.
At Petit Picotin, we love those little moments of togetherness — children's laughter and their hands covered in paint or their faces dusted with flour.
We're sharing some easy and fun activities to do with your kids on Wednesdays!
simple craft ideas for kids
make a photo frame with wooden sticks
All it takes is a few ice lolly sticks, some glue, paint, pencils or washi tape, and a little patience. And just like that, your little one has made their own personalized photo frame to tuck in beautiful memories!
Ages 4 and up
You'll need: sticks, glue, paint, markers, decorations (glitter, stickers, …)
make a treasure box
Because kids love keeping their everyday treasures safe (a shiny pebble, a pinecone, a drawing...), why not invite them to make their very own treasure box?
Ages 4 and up
You'll need: a shoebox (or other cardboard box), kraft paper, scraps of colored paper, stickers, pencils, glue
Bonus: you're giving your shoeboxes a second life.
quick snack recipe ideas
quick jam rolls
Ultra quick and ultra easy: unroll a sheet of puff pastry, spread jam on it, roll it up and slice into small rolls. Just pop them in the oven and your snack is ready in no time!
Ages 4 and up
You'll need: puff pastry, jam, a knife (to be handled by an adult)
Wednesday shortbread cookies
Super simple to make and so delicious to eat!
Mix the ingredients, knead by hand, and flavor with vanilla, orange blossom, or chocolate — and you're off to bake a batch of homemade shortbread cookies!
Ages 3 and up
You'll need: flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla or chocolate (optional), cookie cutter (optional)
easy board games to bring out on Wednesdays
No need for a whole cupboard of games — just revisit a few classics to create a fun moment!
the home memory game
A simple game that exercises children's memory (and adults' too).
Just print our lovely illustrated cards, cut them out, glue the fronts to the backs, and play with your little ones. Guaranteed concentration and laughter!
Ages 4 and up
the charades game
The perfect game for rainy days!
Each player draws a word (animal, job, object…) that you've written down beforehand, and mimes it without speaking… laughter guaranteed!
Ages 4 and up
You'll need: paper, pencils, or pictures for younger children
A Wednesday to warm the heart
What we love about Wednesdays is having time to do activities with the kids: the smell of shortbread in the house, paint marks on the table, or bursts of laughter echoing through the house…
What about you — what activity do you do on Wednesdays with your little ones?
the phrases your little ones say
« I love the fart pâté » - Léon, age 3
« See you next noodle! » (next week) - Automne, age 4
« Chloé caught the vermicelli » - Rosalie, age 3
AUTHOR
Hello, moi c’est Capucine ! J’espère que cet article vous a plu. Passionnée par la rédaction et spécialisée dans les contenus autour de la petite enfance, je fais partie de l’équipe éditoriale de Petit Picotin. Au fil du blog, j’explore les questions du quotidien des familles pour vous partager conseils, idées et inspirations, en m’appuyant sur des recherches, des sources spécialisées et l’expertise de notre équipe.
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