Carolyn of The Pleasantest Thing is an a expert at helping her children find fun and build memories. Please stop by her blog and check out her wonderful ideas. I love her Halloween Gross (Motor) Fun post. I will be using some of them when plan for JDaniel’s preschool Halloween party. I think the children in his class will love them.
My boys and I have had many fun experiences inspired by the Taking Time To Play series, and I am excited to be contributing to it today.
As a recent play date at the playground was winding down, my thoughts had already turned to packing up the diaper bag, the best way to transition to the car, and the dinner preparations waiting at home. Then we looked across the field next to the playground, and saw that the late afternoon sun left an enormous shadow of a big, beautiful tree.
My friend and I knew this was an opportunity not to be missed. She suggested we pretend to be squirrels, scurrying around the branches, looking for nuts and seeds, jumping, chasing each other, playing. Of course, all thoughts of leaving the park were left behind.
Our play date lasted much longer than anticipated, and ended in joyful exhaustion. We all played together in the shadow of the tree. The kids loved that we got into the game with them. It added that extra measure of delight that happens when adults join in on the kids’ game. I don’t recall what I made for dinner that night, but I clearly remember the squeals of laughter from our time in the park.
What a wonderful post… and idea!
I can see why playing as squirrels in the shade of the tree would be so fun!!
My son would love this,thanks for sharing.
That’s true! I love this also!
We love squirrels!! My boys would love to play this game….sucks that rain has finally arrived to the PNW…
What fun!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing! That looks like fun!!
That looks like so much fun for little ones! My daughter would have fun doing this.
Thank you so much for all your sweet comments! We loved this activity!
What a VERY sweet game. I so want to go and play it now!!!!
My sister and I used to pretend we were horses. Why not squirrels, right?
Sounds fun to me.
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Such a cutie! My son would love playing squirrels. WE play everything from horses, cows, and dinosaurs
Fun idea! I know what you mean…my kids love it when I get my silly on with them 🙂
What a great idea!! You seriously have the cutest crafts as well as the best ideas! LOVE IT!
What fun–thanks for the tip!
oh what a great idea!
Such fun! I love spur of the moment fun ideas 🙂