Target Practice!
As I was leafing through my KIDFUN book, I found Target Practice, which could be anything you can imagine -- anything safe, that is! Try some of these ideas:
Remember — Whispering Down the Lane?
Don't you remember how silly this game was? One person thinks of a message to share with everyone in the group. But, he doesn't say it out loud. He whispers it in the person's ear next to him. Then that
License Plate Potpourri
Spending time in the car this weekend? This summer? Remember the old license plate games you used to play when you were young? Try them with your kids. Make up new ones
How Many Steps??
It's bright and sunny and it's
Tell Me More ….
Try this little activity if you're waiting where you can easily write something. In fact, keep a small pad of paper and pen handy in the car, in your pocketbook -- even a jacket pocket, because ya' never know when
Floatables!
What's a "floatable," you ask?
Dreamy Clouds
I know. You all do this anyway. But, every now and then in KIDFUN, it doesn't hurt to mention the obvious! Imagine a lovely morning or afternoon, lying on a blanket, gazing up at the clouds and just dreaming! When was
Be a Rubber Band!!
I always loved doing this when I taught kindergarten! It works anywhere. You all know when that moment is coming
Get Out the Hoses … Try Water Limbo!
Do you remember the "good ol' days" when the hose was a wonderful resource for cooling off and for great watery fun? Well, if you have a hose at your hose, consider it your new rope for a game of