A Good Ol’ Bucket of Water
Okay -- now I am really dating myself! I remember being so hot that my mother would bring a bucket of water outside and we would sit on the step and put our feet in it. They were probably the
Dance Party!
I did a really fun thing last night
Big Band Music for … Little Kids???
I could not believe my eyes when I saw Ryan glued to the television the other day. Oh, I know so many of you don't believe in television for kids, which always makes me feel a little guilty, but, in
Mirror, Mirror!
What IS it about mirrors? They are totally magical to young children. Yesterday, I wrote about how Molly loved watching her transformation in the mirror as a face-painted dog. Well, the magic of mirrors was even more evident to me
Face Painting Stand
If older kids are looking for a way to entertain younger kids, they could set up a face painting stand and fill some hours with fun. You know the little ones will get such a kick out of it! Last night
A Bubble Machine – It’s a Fan!
Have ever used a bubble machine and see bubbles go on and on and on?? I hope I can describe properly the one used at My Gym in Cherry Hill, NJ by Harvey and his team because it was totally glorious
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
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
Be a Rubber Band!!
I always loved doing this when I taught kindergarten! It works anywhere. You all know when that moment is coming