Fun Card Game – “Steal the Old Man’s Bundle”
Uh oh -- I think I got myself in trouble this time! I wrote last week about sharing your favorite activities with a child and he'll keep that lesson for a lifetime! Then I talked about my grandfather teaching me "Steal
My Favorite Things …
Some people reading this might think I'm talking about the wonderful song from "The Sound of Music." I do love it! But, nope, that's not it. In this case "My Favorite Things" is about sharing YOUR favorite things
Secret Handshake!
Remember doing this? Having a secret handshake with your best friend? Try it with your child
Sh … Did You Hear That?
This KIDFUN tip is so easy, it'll probably take one paragraph to write. Whenever you want to get a child quiet say, "Sh, did you hear that?" Then listen
Mirror, Mirror
You know, mirrors have all kinds of uses and one of them, if you were Picasso, may have been to draw a self-portrait! Well, wait a minute -- maybe your child will be the NEXT Picasso!! You can provide a large
My Favorite is ….
Yesterday Jackee Swartz added a comment that reminded me of an easy trick to engage children in conversation. It's talking about favorites -- a great non-judgmental conversation. Jackee shared that her grandchildren, Niv and Itai, survey their family inquiring about
You’re Never Too Young to … Write Lists!
Back to school is all about getting organized for you and for your child. Can you make list-writing into a creative activity? I know, this doesn't sound like the typical KIDFUN idea but I'm just imagining how great it would
Walking Adventures
Where we live, it's the perfect weather for a walk. Try it, whether it's a long intentional walk or just spending a few minutes with a young child while waiting at a restaurant. Make that walk a creative adventure by
What’s Your Name? Mine’s Belle!
The world of imagination is filled with awe, especially for a preschooler. And, it can be something as simple as becoming a character like a princess or a Sesame Street friend that can build into one of those lovely, long-lasting