Don’t you cringe when they come to you and say that? I know I definitely have my moments when my mind goes blank and I can’t for the life of me think of anything exciting to suggest.

Here are a few that I found today that I like:

• Count by twos, threes, fives, tens
• Count backward from 100
• Pick a number between one and 10
• Give a math equation for your child to figure mentally
• Give a string of math equations and ask for the answer at the end
• Say words to spell
• Say words to rhyme with
• Hide something (even just your thumb) in one fist — guess which hand?
• See how many birthdates of friends and family your child can recall
• Try to make each other laugh — last one wins
• Have a staring contest
• Have your child narrate a favorite movie

There are more – stay tuned for part 2!