Ten on Tuesday
Ten Ways to Entertain a Child for today's Ten on Tuesday!
I just spent a couple of days entertaining two little boys, so I'm pretty fresh!
1. Read. Always read! Morning, noon and night!! Despite paring down numerous times, I still have a vast and varied collection of children's books. I will be ready when grandchildren start to appear. (This should not be taken as an outright request for grandchildren.) (Come what may.) (And when.)
2. Get down on the floor and play! Trucks, cars, Legos, dolls, board games, Twister, big puzzles.
3. Chase, Catch, Tickle & Release (Over and Over and Over Again) (with omissions and variations as your spirit -- and energy -- allow). This is best out on the grass, but adaptable for use inside or out!
4. Go to an amusement park -- it doesn't have to be big! A regular park with fun playground equipment and room to run works, too!
5. Go to the zoo. That doesn't have to be big, either!
6. Go for a walk!
7. Play in the playhouse! Or make a fort!! The all-time favorite, of course, is to employ the outside clothesline. Working with what was at-hand, I draped hotel sheets and blankets last week to make fun little play places between the beds. We also pulled a sheet, tucked in at the foot of the bed, over a chair to create a fun space -- I sat happily knitting in a chair while my feet were up on another, holding down the other end while the boys nested in pillows underneath. What? Someone had to do it! It's a hard, hard life.
8. Play dress-up! ; )
9. Have a snack!
10. Tell stories and sing songs!!
And whatever you do... HAVE FUN!!!
We make a lot of forts around here ... it's one of the reasons I have a hard time donating old quilts.
Posted by: Ruth | 22 June 2010 at 10:21 AM
perfect photos for all your lovely ideas! Looks like good times at your house ;-)
Posted by: Teyani | 22 June 2010 at 11:34 AM
Ooo, what a great list! I feel prerpared should my local friend with 2 little ones need an impromptu babysitter :-)
Posted by: Kristi aka FiberFool | 22 June 2010 at 11:47 AM
You have kids down pat!!
Posted by: margene | 22 June 2010 at 12:13 PM
Your list was great but what really made it sing were the pictures that accompanied each list item. Fabulous!
Posted by: Hillary | 22 June 2010 at 01:20 PM
Make a fort - yes! That was my favorite thing to do on a rainy day when I was a kid.
Posted by: Carole | 22 June 2010 at 02:09 PM
Wonderful list; wonderful photos! And. . . oh, the forts! I had nearly forgotten about forts! My all-time favorite pastime as a child!
Posted by: Kym | 22 June 2010 at 02:33 PM
Great post! I too loved fort making. Reading everyone's is bringing back some good memories :)
Posted by: Zonda | 22 June 2010 at 06:48 PM
All of the above!!!!!! Love the photos!!!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | 23 June 2010 at 08:37 AM