Kindergarten readiness fun and play ideas sometimes come from inspiration and sometimes from desperation, as in “desperate to think of an idea to use up some energy so the little ones would be happy to take a sit-for-a-minute break.” This one even includes hugs. To start grownups can ask the questions and kids can answer and do the actions.
Q. What do bunnies love? A. They love to hop. Then, the kids can, of course, hop all around. What do kangaroos love? They love to jump. What do birds love? They love to fly. What do fish love? They love to swim? What do worms love? They love to wriggle on the ground. *For this one, make sure the kids are wearing a multicolor t-shirt in case the vacuuming hasn’t been done for a few days. What do Tiggers love? They love to bounce. What do dogs love? They love to fetch.**For this one, stand near their toybox and send the kids off to pick up something, like the toys on the floor. What do monkeys love? They love to swing in the trees?
What do I love? HUGS! Of course, this is the signal for a big group hug. What do cats love? They love to clean their paws. ***The kids sit and pretend to lick their paws. What do, what do…? Confess that you need some time to think of something else so they can stretch, curl up and sleep like cats for a minute or two, or if you are very lucky, you might manage 3 or 4!
As a variation sprinkle in some questions for chores: What do washing machines love? They love to wash the clothes, so gather up the baskets and start the laundry. What do dishwashers love? They love to wash dishes, so load up the dishwasher. What do vacuums love? You get the idea and points, for making it fun!
What do brains love? They love sharing books. What do bodies love? They love to exercise. What do kids love? Fun and play. Q. Do you love this anytime movement game? A. _ _ _.