Let's Pretend
Children have amazing and wild imaginations. The next time you
hear "I'm bored" or "What can we do", give them a few household
items, or let them make their own and watch them expand into
endless hours of fun and entertainment. The following are just a
few ideas to get the fun started and be sure to use your
imagination too!
--->Make an Obstacle Course Obstacle courses can be a lot of
fun, spark creativity and also be great exercise for the little
ones. These can be set up in and out of doors. Pillows, chairs,
tires and stools are just a couple of things that can be used to
be climbed, jumped and skipped over, through, around and under.
Time each child as they scramble their way through and have a
race. Best thing about these is that once they've done
everything they can think of with the first one, it can be torn
down and set up again another way. Have each child take turns in
choosing the way it's set back up.
--->Let's Play Dress Up Don't give away all those old shoes,
shirts, pants, hats, gloves and costume jewelry! Set aside a
special drawer or box for these item to play dress up. Have
children act out their favorite play, television show or put on
a fashion show. You'd be surprised exactly how cute she really
looks in your old high school prom gown. Be sure to take snap
shots or keep the video camera rolling!
--->Kid's Caf