Category Archives: May Rile Them Up

Color Coding

Are your kids color-coded?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by steve

“Simon Says” eat your heart out! This idea is pure “Today Is Fun:” it’s simple, fun, and free. (Well, it pretty much should be free.) Here’s what you need to do: Find some objects that clearly represent all the colors … Continue reading →

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The Golden Point

It's freeze tag, but more fun. And oh, also with more tickling.

Posted on April 14, 2011 by steve

Even though we’re about to tell you that the object of this game is for your kids to get a lot of points, really points don’t matter here at all. The true point is to get the kids running around … Continue reading →

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Beware the Bopper

A semi-magical method of releasing kids' extra energy!

Posted on March 30, 2011 by steve

This is a quick and easy way to get kids’ bodies moving.  It is particularly useful for times when you sense the kids have a lot of pent-up energy and are on the verge of acting rambunctious anyway. First, you … Continue reading →

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Draw on Pictures!

A lot of fun changing and enhancing existing pictures!

Posted on July 15, 2010 by steve

  As you may know, earlier this week we recommended a fine and fun children's book, Steal the Mona Lisa Back.  Have a look at the post below to get our enthusiastic full review and recommendation. In that book, the … Continue reading →

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Dance A Little, Dance A Lot

Everybody dance now!

Posted on July 9, 2010 by steve

  This activity is really for kids to do and parents to watch.  (Are you complaining?) Of course, you're invited to participate if you choose, but we think you'd rather just sit back and watch both the dancing and learning … Continue reading →

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