Posted on January 27, 2010 by imaginibbles
“Play is not only our creative drive; it’s a fundamental mode of learning”- David Eikind, Comtemporary American phsychologist. “Play energizes us and enlivens us. It eases our burdens. It renews our natural sense of optimism and opens us up to new possibilities.”- Stuart Brown, M.D. Contemporary American psychiatrist, Founder of National Institute for Play Play, [...]
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Posted on January 20, 2010 by imaginibbles
Before a movie ever hits the big screen it is turned into something called “storyboards.” A storyboard is an easy way to visually depict shot by shot how a movie or commercial will flow. When you look at it you can see the connection from one frame to the next. If you look at the [...]
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Posted on October 21, 2009 by imaginibbles
Let’s face it, as parents we need cartoons. They occassionaly give us much needed downtime or provide us with an opportunity to fold the laundry and wash the dishes. Here is a great game that will turn the TV into a game of imagination and laughter. All you need to do is press the mute [...]
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Posted on October 20, 2009 by imaginibbles
Creative Storytelling for the whole family. Dig deep between the cushions of your couch and I bet you’ll find a handful of pennies. You may even find a jar full. Let’s put those pennies to good use. Instead of throwing them in the piggy banks let’s use them to play a little game I call, [...]
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Posted on September 2, 2009 by imaginibbles
Spaghetti squash is one of my favorite healthy recipes. It satisfies my need for thick noodles AND no processed carbs after 3pm. It’s really a great faux-spaghetti dish. That is why “Make That Face” is a great game to play while the squash is cooking. The game is all about imitating pictures of people from [...]
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Posted on September 1, 2009 by imaginibbles
One day I was walking my son Liam through his pre-school to the playground area for morning dropoff. As we were turning the corner I heard one of his classmates say to a teacher, “I am going to Liam’s to build a treehouse”. Apparently a few of the kids in Liam’s class, and of course [...]
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Posted on August 10, 2009 by imaginibbles
Baked Spaghetti…yum! I love this dish. It’s so easy to prepare and makes great left overs. It’s even better when served with a dash of Salty Dog Story telling. Do you remember them from camp? Suzy in the first bunk would start the story with, “once upon a time in a magical forest..”, then Jill [...]
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Posted on August 8, 2009 by imaginibbles
Your kids are too young for Poker and 52 Pick Up gets a little boring after the first few tries. I suggest the not-so-difficult but ever fun “What Number Is On My Forehead?” I love this game for helping my kids learn numbers and think through numeric logic. Don’t run away now, I promise it’s [...]
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Posted on July 24, 2009 by imaginibbles
The imagination is an endless source of wonderful stories. As I always say, “the problem with adults is that we have to see it to believe it. Kids believe it and then they see it.” It’s a wonderful thing. The next time you are stuck at home play “where are they going”. This works really [...]
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Posted on July 15, 2009 by imaginibbles
Sometimes it’s hard to fit it all in – cook dinner, start some laundry, look at emails, play with kids. In an effort to fit it all in and enjoy it along the way I’ve created “Food & Fun”, a series of quick, healthy meals that give you at least 20 minutes of family fun [...]
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