Let’s Count the Alphabet!
Here's an idea from KIDFUN reader Ellen Weisberg. While driving in the car (or train or bus), count letters -- in alphabetical order -- that you see on signs, license plates, trucks and more. After reading yesterday's KIDFUN, Ellen sent
Driving and Counting – “Let’s Count Green Doors”
When filling time in the car, call out different objects for each other to find. It's a simple game of observation that can "eat up" some of that down time while driving and get you into fun conversations. The other
Copycat – a New Version
Practically anywhere you are, you can play copycat in all kinds of versions. Make it up yourself -- have the kids make it up, too! You can jump three times while patting your head three times and have the kids
Remember the Sketchpad!
You probably can't guess where I took this picture! Barcelona, Spain
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!
Counting the Days …. Together
It seems amazing when you plan ahead and, finally, the big day arrives. For a toddler and a preschooler, you can say, "Only one month to go," and he has no idea what that means. You can even try, "Only
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
Lights Delight – Take a Journey!
Okay, I thought I'd be cute with this title but don't Christmas Lights delight YOU or at least your kids?! I remember my father teasing me when I squealed over houses that sparkled every December. So how 'bout taking a Christmas
Telephone Giggles
If you're going away this holiday season, why don't you make a telephone time to call a child in your life? I thought of it because today my best friend Francyn is leaving for a trip, that is just too
Ring those Bells!
This KIDFUN tip is so easy, you don't have to read past the title! Yep, get out of those bells -- jingle bells, of course! I mean, it's that time of year and your child could have a ball sitting in