Zoo Fun

by Emma
(England)

Me and my daughter Lucy love playing zoo animals, she pretends to be a giraffe with a long neck and I pretend to be an elephant with a long nose, we have such a laugh.....

Claire's comment: Hi Emma, thanks for reminding me of this idea!

This kind of game is great for a bit of simple enjoyment, or a quick five minute diversion until something else you've planned to do takes place... or even if your little one is in a grumpy mood. Once they see you pretending to be an animal, they usually cheer up no end and want to join in!

Here are some other animals to have fun with:

• shark
• chimpanzee
• snake
• lion
• swan
• kangaroo
• camel

Kids like to "guess the animal" as well of course, in a kind of animal charades. It's quite fun trying to give clues such as stripes for zebras, or pretending to dive into an icy pool for a penguin!