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
Name Them
Does your child have pictures or art on the wall with animals or people in it? Does your child have a book with characters who are un-named? Name them! Well, have him name them. I hope you don't mind another example
Musical Animals – Compose the Score
Last night I attended a magnificent concert at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. Many of you know, The Mann is my client. I truly wish everyone attended
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
The Blindfolded Animal Game
I love this game from David Bradley that I'm calling The Blindfolded Animal Game. It's so easy and anyone can do it. The introduction will explain why this game is so valuable to so many people. At the gym yesterday Madge
Sewing Whizzes and Other Shared Projects
I have a friend, Carol Hyman, who is truly a sewing whiz and a creative genius. Some people just have "it," ya' know! And her granddaughters love to join in the fun with "Grammy." For Julia (almost 9), she loves
Steering Through the Store!
Ya' know what is so great about KIDFUN? It's simple. It's that easy little idea that changes a potentially frustrating moment into minutes of fun. And, Greg Blumenthal shared the perfect example of this. This daddy of two-year old twins, Madison