Apr 27, 2012 Margaret Sarver
Joys & Challenges of Raising Children in Kansas City
The Thing Game
My girls have created a new game that I thought I’d share with you as I think it is brilliant! Here’s how it works. First, the girls each write down a list of things on pieces of paper and put all pieces into a grab bag (such as a doll, a car, a tall tower, a spider, etc). One girl pulls out a piece of paper and reads what she pulled. They then each have a chance to get 5 things from the house to use to make whatever object is that they are trying to create. Then Ty and I judge to see which creation looks most like the thing they were making. They came up with it on their own and I just love the creativity! It keeps them busy for a long time and there is typically no arguing while they play. The game needs a name, so we’ll need to work on it (the title above was my not-so-creative, last-minute name). Any suggestions?
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Editor of KC Parent Magazine and KC Baby Magazine, Margaret Sarver, enjoys the joys and challenges of raising two daughters. A former elementary school teacher, she currently spends her days volunteering at her girls’ school, leading Daisy Scout meetings and trying to keep her girls from growing up so quickly. In addition to being a busy mom and wife, Margaret enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, traveling, attending concerts and date nights with her husband, Ty.
