GeeGee and Zwa were as surprised as I was to see a giant cheeseburger football land with a FLUP a few feet in front of us–and more surprised as a happy herd of 7-10-year-olds ran after it. It was, in fact, a giant stuffed cheeseburger standing in for a football. It was in no way football-like in size or shape.

“Sorry about that,” Kid 1 shouted.

“Are they friendly? Can we pet them?” Kid 2 asked.

“We couldn’t find the football,” Kid 3 shared.

“So we’re using this cheeseburger pillow,” added Kid 1.

“I LOVE this husky!” exclaimed Kid 2 as Zwa jumped up and gently placed his paws on the boy’s chest, “he’s so soft and gentle.”

Trying to get the game back on track, Kid 3 yelled, “It’s our ball–I mean burger–on the 40. Let’s go. It’s getting dark.”

As we walked off, Kid 4 observed, “Cheeseburgerball is tougher than football. It’s hard to pass a cheeseburger.”

Cheeseburger Football Wrap Up

Kids at play make due. Blocks become smartphones, sticks become magic wands, and cheeseburgers become footballs. That’s the power of imagination and loose parts. Creative children solve problems that hinder their play so that they can play games like cheeseburger football daily. It’s delightful to see.

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