Remembering CARTONS!
I saw a wonderful example of play -- actually it's called the Ultimate Block Party -- and was reminded about those GIANT cartons, the kind that refrigerators come in. Okay, maybe not quite that large, but about how about all
Let’s Have a Party — a Yogurt Party
Ryan and I started a tradition over a year ago. You might remember. We had a "whipped cream party!" That was very cute since we both like whipped cream and we sprayed lots of in bowls and just ate it
Counting Stories … it’s like a word problem in math!
I wrote some math games the other day and included one about making word problems actually fun. For me, in later years in school. they were impossible. So, I always thought if math problems were just part of conversation maybe
Be the Count on Halloween — Count the Candy!
The Perfect Arithmetic Lesson! Ha, Ha, Ha!
The Art of Roughhousing — Part II of A Family Pile Up
Yesterday, I wrote about how much fun it is to be playful with your kids (thanks to Dr. Lawrence Cohen and his Playful Parenting tips.) I forgot to mention that he and Dr. Anthony T. DeBenedet are the authors of
Sharing Your Holiday
Even though I'm Jewish, I love Christmas. I always have. I'd wake up and think about all the children in the world running to see what's under their tree. And, it wasn't until four years ago that I had a
KIDFUN Kindness
What could be a better time of year to teach your child about kindness! We spend so much on our kids, why not spend a little more (like $5) to teach a lesson on helping another? First, do a little research
Dress-Ups – A Gift for Instantaneous Fun
I know I've talked about hats and wigs, but I have to tell you a "trunk" (well, a box) of dress-up clothing brings immediate gratification to the giver. Actually, one dress-up item works just as well. From the Learning Express in
Magnets are Magical … great presents, too!
Remember the first time you used a magnet? WOW! How does that happen? Honestly, I think I actually remember that myself or perhaps it was when I taught kindergarten and we played games with magnets and the kids were in
Lotsa’ Letters!
This KIDFUN idea will vary depending on the age of your child. It's basically sit at the computer together and having your child type the initial of her first name. But, on a computer, it's really fun because it can