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Kidfun to
the Rescue

If you’re looking for easy-to-do creative ideas for fun, I hope you’ll check out my new book KIDFUN: 401 EASY IDEAS FOR PLAY, Ages 2 to 8. The goal is to throw the switch and turn on the power for anyone to create KIDFUN themselves – especially the kids! I hope these ideas will lead you to many more. I love when my granddaughters say, “Grammy, here’s a new KIDFUN idea” like Sari who put a yardstick in a door jam and used it like a Limbo stick! Or Ryan who painted rocks for fun or Jaclyn who, well, her whole life is about KIDFUN.

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About Sharla
Feldscher

Author Sharla Feldscher is often called a “Kid believer.” Nothing gives her more pleasure than encouraging young people to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams. Her career began as a kindergarten teacher in Philadelphia when she also started writing about her unique ideas of creative fun with young children...

Kidfun On TV

KIDFUN is a natural on television and in videos. A guest on television talk shows for over four decades, Sharla has appeared on national television and local as a valued resource in the news, on interview programs and with a produced series called KIDFUN that starred baseball legend Tug McGraw, serving as the magical genie who brightened the day of a bored child. Today, she is a regular contributor on PHL 17’s “Morning News” in Philadelphia.

If you're looking for easy-to-do ideas of fun for you and the kids (or just the kids alone), KIDFUN is a great resource! KIDFUN author Sharla Feldscher suggests simple suggestions that take kids away from electronics and back into the world of play and imagination.
New York Family Magazine
Sharla Feldscher is a born pied piper of children.
Sally Friedman

freelance writer

If you’re a parent or a caregiver of a young child, you have to own this KIDFUN book – especially if you’re a busy person who wants time with kids to count
Dr. Loretta Long

“Susan” on Sesame Street

No matter how much technology a child has, Sharla’s activities in KIDFUN are timeless. She’s a recurring guest on our program because parents are constantly looking for new creative things to keep their kids entertained.
Matt Toal

Executive Producer, “Morning News” – PHL 17 TV, Philadelphia, PA

Top Kidfun Tips & Tricks

Kidfun Tip: Think about the days when you were young.

Remember – Think about the days when you were young. What did you do for fun? Those simple ideas still work today. Even with all the wonderful advantages of technology, kids like nothing more than playing with YOU, their family and special friends and laughing – giggling. And, that usually comes from doing something silly and simple together. KIDFUN often produces those great belly laughs. Always remember!

Kidfun Tip: Share your favorites, your hobbies – you!

Share your favorites, your hobbies – you! Here’s an example. I’ve always loved Broadway shows. When my kids were young, I’d play the records and we’d all learn the words of songs together. I’d even go further. It was before computers when you can google lyrics to songs, I’d write down the lyrics on cardboard or some thicker paper and then teach the kids to read as we all shared the song cards and memorized the words together. It was Broadway, which I love. So, for me, it was fun! The kids could tell my sincerity – they were honored to share what made ME happy and now going to shows together is our favorite pastime. It was all natural. If you love golf, collecting baseball cards, knitting, baking – whatever – share it with your kids. After all, it’s sharing a little bit of you with them. What a compliment!

Kidfun Tip: Create conversations with children!

Create conversations with children! People often ask questions of kids that call for a one-word answer. For example, if you ask, “How was school today?”
the answer could easily be, “Fine!” “Good!” (hopefully not this —“bad!”) Those conversations don’t go anywhere. But, try asking that differently. “What was the most fun thing you did in school today?” Then you direct children to something more specific. Or, “What book did your teacher read today? Tell me about it.” What did you do with the kids at recess?” Or – forget school – talk about their favorites; such as, “What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? What’s your favorite color?” Then chime in and share yours. What I love about talking about favorites is there are no right or wrong responses. Try to avoid being judgmental, especially when you’re encouraging conversations. Do it with kids’ artwork, too – Don’t ask, “What’s that?” instead say, “Tell me about your picture.” Compliment the lines, the color – but don’t look for concrete images when it could be abstract. Try to lead to conversation. It will be more fun for everyone.

Kidfun Tip: Balloons!

Balloons! – when in doubt, blow up some balloons. They bring immediate smiles on any child’s Face. Then play a myriad of KIDFUN games with them!

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