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 by: Heidi Hoff

When was the last time you and your kids rolled around on the floor together laughing yourselves silly? If youre like me, it may have been a while! Sometimes I get caught up in household chores, give errands a priority or answer the phone when I know I should let it ring, instead of making time for my two daughters. Its not that I dont play with them; just the opposite is true. It simply seems as if Im trying to fit them into my daily schedule when in fact I should be scheduling my day around them. I used to be a planner. I would try to organize activities that I thought my girls would learn something from. Im now much more free and spontaneous with them and Ive discovered that at their respective ages of four and 20 months that this is the type of play they prefer. Here are some suggestions on how you can be more spontaneous with your children:

1. Play "Chase Around The House" - Kids love to be chased, especially if youre making a roaring or growling noise while youre doing it. Youd be surprised how fast their little legs can carry them. This exercise is sure get youre heart rate up and tone your glutes as well!

2. Have a Pillow Fight - Make sure the pillows are small and not too heavy. Throw cushions work best for this activity. Lay a few ground rules, such as not hitting in the face or on the head and when somebody yells: "stop", then stop.

3. How Many Times Can Each of You Hop on One Foot - Again, a great cardiovascular activity for you and the kids. Alternate feet and vary the directions youre hopping in. This is good for your childrens coordination and learning left and right, forwards and backwards.

4. Pretend Youre Animals- Play a guessing game of what animal Sally is by the sounds she makes and the way she moves. Children love to imitate animals and can imitate various animals from a young age.

5. Tickle Each other when youve run out of ideas, then a good old-fashioned tickle fight is the answer. Again, dont tickle too hard and when someone (possibly you!) yells stop, then the tickler must stop. At our house, this game always ends with a kiss!

These activities take little time play and benefit you and your children greatly. They are highly interactive, involve a lot of laughter and take no preparation. They also let your children know that you enjoy being with them and that they make great playmates.

About The Author

Heidi Hoff

Editor, Preschool Planet

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