Kids Say the … Cutest Things!
We're starting something new in KIDFUN. We'd love to hear those adorable, unexpected words that come out of the mouths of your kids. Just send the phrase with as much information as you are comfortable sharing about your child --
Dollar Store Costumes
Dollar stores are filled with great buys and it's fun to go with one mission in mind. Let's make costumes! Thanks to this idea from Caryn, Joey, Amy and Ryan who had hours of fun because the girls (Joey and
Two-sided Velcro – Stick Those Pieces Together!
Today's KIDFUN is a tip from a mom -- Kim Herman from the Moorestown Moms Club. She told us how two-sided Velcro is perfect to adhere to toys that need to be connected. For example, your child might have play
Magnetic Signs – Made in the Kitchen
Kim Lyons shared this great, easy-to-do game with us. Take magnetic letters and form words on a cookie sheet. It can be a message, a name
Order Pads are Fun
Ya' know those order pads many servers use at restaurants? They're fun for kids. Often you can buy them at stationery supply stores. Surprised that they're fun for kids? Well, imagine this. The kids are busy cooking (stirring, mixing, molding)
Balancing Act
Yesterday I visited the Moorestown Moms' Club and met terrific moms and their kids while playing KIDFUN with them. (Thanks for inviting me, Hope and Jill.) How great! They gave me some tips for fun that I can share with you.
Valentine Collages – Sharing the Love
Did you share Valentine's with your child, even the youngest of children? Did your kids bring them home from school? This sounds like a school project but help your child cut out the designs and then paste them on a
How Many Ways Can YOU Say I Love You?
It's Valentine's Day and I don't care how old I am, it's always a special day. And, it's more than Valentine cards and roses, especially when you have young children. Start the day with an extra special hug and play
Try Something New!
Four year olds at museums? Art museums? Sure -- perhaps some of you have done this already -- even younger. But we just took a chance we'd find something new and I guess this KIDFUN is about exposing children to
Let’s Count Those Syllables!
I think it must be the rhythm, but kids love to talk choppy and count syllables of words. I know. It's a bit crazy that a three and four year old could actually tell you that hippopotamus has five syllables!