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 this fun-filled memory from her childhood that she said took up so much time in the car “it kept us… Read more »
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 day we counted yellow and blue cars, brown rooftops, green doors and more. Even though, I will admit, the green… Read more »
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 copy you — which would be a great outside game. You can tap on the window six times in a… Read more »
You probably can’t guess where I took this picture! Barcelona, Spain … in the magnificent Park Guell, designed by that amazing architect Gaudi. WOW! It’s a wonder and how great that these kid were totally into the experience because they were drawing. It made me think of KIDFUN, of course, and how great it is to take a sketchbook with… Read more »
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! But, try it — even to yourself. Say it choppy (or staccato if you’re musically inclined) and count with your… Read more »
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 26 days left.” Kinda’ meaningless. So, it seems the best way to share the excitement for an upcoming event is… Read more »
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 a book called The Art of Roughhousing (Quirk Books). Think about — how often do you sprawl around on the… Read more »
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 Light Journey? You know, get in your car and drive to no-destination at all, just go on a drive… Read more »
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 long, and since she’ll be on another coast, I think I’ll do this, make a time to talk! For kids,… Read more »
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 the car seat, listening to the radio and getting into the holiday spirit by ringin’ those bells! I know,… Read more »
