Next time your child says he's bored, suggest a game of Toe Fencing! It's a silly and physical game that can be played anywhere, any time.

Tea time is a chance for a lesson in etiquette while she plays. Quality time to read a book and talk about good manners.

Movement activities are crucial for developing minds and bodies. Animal movements, in particular, encourage children to think about their own body mechanics in comparison with animals they may have observed.