 Fun Downloads for Kids:
These fun activities can be downloaded and printed. They require Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free download). Click here if you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader
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 MOVING DAY, as well as the days leading up to it, are looming with what seems like a million things that need to be done. But don't forget you're in this together as a family! There are moving activities for children that will make the day easier for everyone. For starters, distribute these kids' job badges. Assigning children specific roles and responsibilities increases their sense of being valued members of the moving team, and enables you to fly through many of the "to do's" on your list.
Once everyone has a designated title (or more than one!), a corresponding job badge to wear and moving activities to do, you just might be surprised at how smooth your move can be
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You can make a game of helping your kids get to know their new neighborhood and community around the new house or new apartment. Print out this Bingo-board moving scavenger hunt to enjoy with your children. It's easy to take along on short walks or when driving around. Remember to bring a pencil or non-toxic marker with you.
Feel free to bend the rules on a traditional scavenger hunt. You don't have to make all 16 discoveries in the same day. Spread out the fun, especially for your youngest ones.
When you've completed this moving scavenger hunt, challenge your family detectives to create their own Bingo-board scavenger hunts. They fill in the boxes with clues to their own discoveries about your new house or new apartment, backyard or city block.
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 Scrapbook:
Preserving memories and making more...
 Scrapbooking is a wonderful tool for collecting family memories and is a fun moving project for children. Use these printable templates to help your kids design a scrapbook. This is a great moving project for family members of any age – teenagers can even use video cameras for documenting the experience in a "moving scrapbook" in every sense! Walk through the following directions with your family to get started.
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About Smooth Moves:
Real Estate For Your Kids' World.
Experts agree that making a move can be a collaborative family endeavor that has a positive impact on how everyone, especially children, feel about it. When everyone feels informed, consulted and considered, everything goes smoother.
By encouraging and respecting children’s ideas and contributions, you can communicate that this is their move too. This information highlights tips on getting the kids involved every step of the way.
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