This isn’t exactly an activity to do at meal-time but is my
all-time favorite use for my kitchen table. Whenever one of my children has
done something wonderful that needs to be celebrated, we have that child stand
on the kitchen table. *This is assuming you have a sturdy kitchen table that
can support your child’s weight. **Only eliminate standing up if your table is
really rickety. Trust me the best part of this activity is standing on the
table! While the child is standing on the table, dramatically announce the news
of their amazing accomplishment. Our kids have stood on the table for giving
Primary talks, passing a spelling test, not crying at the doctor’s office when
getting shots, scoring a winning soccer goal, not hitting anyone for a full
day…you name it! The rest of the family then circles the table and cheers for
the child as loudly and exuberantly as possible. We shout “Three Cheers for
__________ (fill in the blank with the child’s name.) Hip Hip Hooray! Hip Hip
Hooray! Hip Hip Hooray!” The child’s smile says it all!
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