[blparent] Joking around with our toddlers

[Erin Rumer]

Hello all,

 

Here are some fun toddler jokes and funny ideas to just be silly with our
toddlers.

 

Erin

 

Try these ideas for toddler jokes to make your child chuckle:

.         Change a favorite nursery rhyme. Inject some silliness into the
classics, such as "Little Bo Peep lost her Jeep" or "Humpty Dumpty sat on
the cat." 

.         Turn up some tunes for a goofy dance. Invite your toddler to do
the Chicken Dance or to bump hips (or butts!) with you. 

.         Mix up dress-up. When it's time to leave the house, throw on three
hats or start to put on your toddler's shoes or jacket and say in a
surprised tone, "Oh my, I must've grown." 

.         Make a toddler sandwich. During toddler playtime
<http://www.whattoexpect.com/toddler/toddler-playtime.aspx> , lay your
pipsqueak on a pillow, which is one piece of "bread." Spread on some
imaginary fillings - cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard - and tickle his body
as you add each pretend layer. Top with the second piece of bread (another
pillow), and then pretend to gobble up the sandwich. 

.         Give everyday things nutty names. Pick up a book and ask, "Did you
want to read this kooblamuff?" Then, give your toddler a cue to joke around.
Pick up his truck and say, "Hey, what's this called again?"

.          

Tell these little kid jokes again and again:

.         What's everyone's favorite letter on Sesame Street? "L" because of
Elmo. 

.         What kind of door does a mouse have? A squeaky one. (And get
high-pitched when saying "squeaky.") 

.         Knock, knock. (Then wait for your older toddler to ask, "Who's
there?") Continue with: Mr. Tickle. (And with any luck he'll remember to
ask, "Mr. Tickle who?") Then the punch line: Mr. Tickle who wants to tickle
you (then chase your little guy with tickly fingers). 

.         What did the cookie say before it was dunked in milk? "I forgot my
bathing suit!" 

.         How did the ball get to his grandmother's house? It bounced there
(jump up and down as you deliver this toddler joke's kicker).

Have fun yukking it up with your young'un!