By the way Mambia, just wanted to add that I don't really "play" with the kids. I watch THEM play and I interact by eating their playfood at times or asking them to name colours, count things, etc. But, the playing is mainly done by the kids. I think the game changes once an adult is in it and often we stifle their imaginations accidentally. Plus, as a provider you cannot be 100% "on" all the time. I love the days when I can sit back and just watch them play and cuddle with whoever comes to me for a cuddle or a story etc. I do lots of activities, but like Playfelt, they are short to match the short attention spans...and if they are totally into what they are doing...I would not interupt to do something I had planned. They are learning while playing...that's how kids learn