Spending time having fun

What is more precious then spending time with your child playing a fun game? Nothing. Your child will appreciate the times you set aside to play. Playing doesn’t have to be boring, make it fun. Break out a good board game, playing cards, or create your own game.

Scavanger hunts are really fun. This gets your child extra motor skills going. A scavanger hunt can be made up on the spot, doesn’t even need to be well thought out. Try it out, your kids will love it. Find everyday normal household items, toys, shapes or colors. The possibilties are endless.

Another fun game is hide and seek. This can also teach your child counting and can help them think. Hmm, I wonder where my mommy is. These types of games can be fun for the whole family.

Here are some more ideas that can entertain your child:

• Blow Bubbles outside or in. Make it a game, whoever can catch the most or pop the most wins.
• Make a fort inside by propping pillow and blankets up. This is a huge hit with the little ones.
• Create a cute play. Get your child involved and make a sock puppet. Let them design their own. Use the back behind of a sofa or chair as the stage.
• Get your child to help prepare a lunch. This can be fun for them if they are allowed to help. Let them make their own or make everyone’s lunch. Look at how proud they will be.
• Finger painting is always fun. (Look for homemade finger paint recipes soon)
• Play flashlight tag. This is always fun.
• Get some pasta noodles (penne, spirals, elbow, etc) and glue them on paper into various designs.

Having fun doesn’t mean you have to spend lots of money. Get creative. Find everyday household items that you can incorporate into having fun!

© Copyright 2007 Jen O.