Wish Game

Ages 2 - 5
Need: bucket, coin

Give your child a penny and have him sit in front of a bucket. Tell him he is at the wishing well.

Ask him to describe to you what he is wishing for. Is it round or square? Is it a color?

Try to guess his wish as he's describing it to you. Help him out with descriptions so he learns new words. Is his wish soft, fluffy or squeezable?

Have him place the penny in the well in hopes that his wish comes true.

This is a fun game to play at Christmas, too. Pretend that Santa Claus is in the well.

Begin by having your child tell Santa all that he is thankful for.

It could be his parents, his dog, his toys, his brother or sister.

Then tell your child that Santa will listen to all his wishes and wants for Christmas. Tell your child that money is no object and to tell Santa what he really wants.

When he's done have him drop the penny into the well.

You can do this activity every morning. Tell your child to wish for one thing for that day. It can be for himself or for his friends, pet or family.

You can also use this game to teach your child the power of giving. At the end of one month, have him take his pennies and give to a charity for the needy.

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