The other day I was researching things to do with a preschooler, like Nyle, and I found some pretty neat stuff. One was a fishing game that you could build together and then play together. Basically you take a couple sticks and tie strings to them 3-5 feet long. Then attach some magnets to the end of the string and tie the other end to the "poles". The you can cut out some paper fish together draw some fins and a mouth and eyes, and ears if you make them like Nyles' fish, and put 4-7 staples in their "mouths" so that they can "bite" the hook. It takes about 15 min to make one of these and its loads of fun for every one. I put my fish in a big cardboard box so that it is somewhat of a challenge to hook one.
It's better than watching TV all day. And it is interactive fun.
Give it a try! I am thinking about making more poles and fish for a kids party this year. This could be one of the events.
Have fun!
