[irishdancemomma]

Originally Posted by jam's mum Putting on plays. The price for the hours of freedom is that you have to pretend to enjoy it when they perform it for you.

Yes, and beware, the play could last a full three hours. Lol! This was my absolute favorite thing to do as a child. I was lucky enough to have several neighbor kids and siblings willing to join in the fun. I was always the "director" sometimes we would do straight plays, other times a musical, sometimes musical reviews, and one time a ballet. Funny thing is I am now a youth theatre director and dance teacher. I directed my first "real" show when I was 15 and haven't stopped since! Follow you'd children's interests. Kids generally know what they like and are good at.