Playfulness Toolkit
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Waiting Room Games for Toddlers
A friend asked how to keep a young toddler occupied in a waiting room. I figured I’d share it here as well. 🙂 Upside Down Baby “Upside down baby” is a huge hit. Hold him on your lap straddling your waist.… Continue reading
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Playfulness in the Kitchen: Silicone Ice Cube Tray (#ActivitySunday)
Silicone Ice Cube Tray Activities Make colored ice to play with (let them move the ice around on a piece of paper towel and it will “paint”) – Karen Freeze small items into ice cubes. An older child can experiment… Continue reading
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Playfulness in the Kitchen: Spice Rack (#ActivitySunday)
Every Sunday I’ll be giving Nurshable readers a room in their house and asking for pictures of different items from that room. I’ll post those pictures and we can share ideas for activities that use that object. Let’s fill up… Continue reading
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Somehow I Became That Parent Who Sings
Singing was that one thing that I swore I would never do as a parent. “You’re gonna have to be the singing parent” I informed my partner. Ironically I have become the parent that sings. And dances. And that essentially… Continue reading
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Ways I was Playful Today
1- I put on some music on the TV (cable channels that just play music- no video) and danced around with the kids. 2- Filled up bathtub with bubbles and showed toddler how to blow bubbles using a straw. (This… Continue reading
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Everything Is More Fun If Mommy Didn’t Say It
A number of people have asked for ideas on how to be more playful, as they feel that they are not very good at imaginative play. One of the games kids love the most is when their dolls or stuffed… Continue reading
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