To save what little money they have, families in poverty are careful not to waste. Instead of throwing out crayon stubs that are too short to color with, this free fun activity helps you turn them into new crayons in fun shapes and swirly colors.

Clothing and fashion can change from culture to culture, and country to country. Print out and dress up these moms and babies to learn how some women and children dress in Bolivia and Rwanda!

Pictures help us remember the people and experiences in our lives. Here are some picture frames you can cut out and color with crayons or markers. Then draw a picture or paste a photo of your sponsored child, family, or friends in the middle!

Here's a fun, free way to teach your children about earning and saving money! Recycle a plastic bottle and watch as your kids enjoy learning about math and money in style.

Many kids living in poverty don’t have clean running water at home. Some kids get water from rivers, but it makes them sick.

This free, printable board game is just one of the many ways you and your family can explore the world together while also learning to be more compassionate and caring! In this game you will see what a normal day is like for a kid growing up in Uganda.

Sponsored kids love to make toy cars out of plastic bottles! Your family can replicate this easy, free activity together at home! Get started by locating some recycled bottles and finding a hard floor or green space in the backyard!

You might enjoy going swimming or playing sports or doing other fun things. Well, children around the world have lots of different ways to play, too. Explore how kids in other countries have fun by completing these activities with your family!

Some kids who live in poor countries go fishing to catch food for their families, and many sponsored children have parents who work as fishers. To “catch” this origami fish, you don’t need a rod or bait. All you need for this hands-on activity is a square piece of paper to fold.

This is a free fun way to take care of your body! It’s a great idea to brush your teeth two minutes a day, twice a day, to help prevent cavities. How well do you brush? Here’s a clever way to make sure you brush those pearly whites long enough.

Moms in Compassion’s Survival learn new skills to help provide for and sustain their families. One skill some moms learn is basket weaving. They make the baskets to sell to the public and earn money to care for their babies. Here’s an easy version of a basket you can make at home using recycled materials!

In low-income countries, many kids have to hike to find water, and the water they find is usually dirty. The dirty water can make them sick, but they have to drink it because it’s all they have. Compassion provides water filters to families who need them in their homes. Make this DIY mini water filter with your family and see how the beginning of the process works.

When you touch something dirty, you can wash your hands with soapy water to get the germs off. Many children around the world can’t do that because they don’t have running water inside their homes. Germs are everywhere and can make all of us very sick, which is why it’s so important to wash our hands when we're in public and at home. Conduct this hands-on science experiment to see how many germs lurk in your family's house.

Compassion’s blog is full of interesting information about the world of children in poverty and how Compassion sponsorship provides them real help and lasting hope. Find some great family discussion starters, as well as engaging educational pieces and inspirational stories about real children on a journey out of poverty, all from the comfort of your own living room. (Not recommended for young children due to occasional sensitive content.)