A is for…

How many animals can you think of that start with the letter A?

Grocery Shopping

Let your child feel and describe the items that you buy — a cold carton of milk, or the skin of an orange.

Kid Joke #9

How do you make a tissue dance? Put a little boogey in it!

Rhyme Time!

Help your child think of words that rhyme with their favorite animals!

Driving Alphabet

On a long drive, find all the letters of the alphabet on billboards and license plates, and point them out to each other.

Bending and Twisting

Put on some music and try simple yoga moves together. Let your kid lead!

Kid Joke #8

What do you call a cow on a trampoline? A milk shake!

Giddy Up

Give your child a piggy-back ride around the house or the yard.

I Spy

I spy, with my little eye, something … fun! Play “I Spy” with your kids!

Rodeo

Hold your own rodeo with a big bouncy ball! Take turns “riding” the ball, and see who can stay on the longest.

Favorite Quotes

Make a list of the most interesting things your child says this week, and read it to them over the weekend.

Just Dance

Have your child make up a silly dance and teach it to you.

Love Notes

Have your child write a letter to their favorite stuffed animal, and then read it aloud!

Kid Joke #7

Why do fish live in saltwater? Because pepper makes them sneeze!

Feels

Make a feelings book together. Draw pictures that make you feel happy, sad, and silly, and talk about them.

Imitation Game

Watch the faces your baby is making, and imitate them.

Twinkle, Twinkle

Sing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” with your child while stargazing.

Let’s Race!

Make up silly relays for teams of two and race against each other.

Outfit of the Day

Have your child get dressed on their own today, then tell them everything you like about what they picked out.

Alternate Beginnings

Before starting to tell or read a story, have your child make up something new to replace “Once upon a time.”

Kid Joke #6

What do you call a fake noodle? An Impasta!

What’s That Smell?

Go outside together with your eyes closed and name everything you can hear and smell.

Once Upon A Time

Make up a fairytale with your kid in the starring role. Tell the story or try acting it out!

Kid Joke #5

Why was 6 afraid of 7? Because 7, 8, 9!