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This is a really fun to do with your kids as you tuck them in for bed. It's especially fun for ticklish people. It's called "Going On A Treasure Hunt."
Steps
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Have the recipient of the back tickle lay down face first as if they are going to receive a back rub.
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This works best on bare skin (tickle factor) but either way is cool.Advertisement
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Say out loud, "Going on a treasure hunt..."
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Simultaneously with your finger spell out "going... on... a..." by tracing big letters (one on top of another) on their back.
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Draw a big treasure box. (as you say "treasure hunt")
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Say "X marks the spot"
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- simultaneously draw a big "X" and "dot" the spot right in the middle by lightly stabbing it with your finger.
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Say "Three miles down and..."
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- Draw a big tree, slowly draw a line down and a big arrow.
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Say "... a question mark!"
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- Draw a BIG question mark and dot it. (you could make a popping noise with your mouth as you dot it if you like sound effects.)
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Say "A pinch..."
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Pinch 'em on the side (lightly! this isn't supposed to be painful)
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Say "A squeeze..."
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Squeeze 'em a little. (Shoulders or side, whichever works best.)
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Say "A tropical breeze..."
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Blow on neck. Optional, give 'em a little kiss on the neck first and then they can really feel the breeze.
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18Say "And a big downpour all over your back!"
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Quickly tickle them all over their back!
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20By now they are surely giggling, so tuck 'em in, give 'em a kiss and say "G'night".
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan I only tickle one person?Community AnswerNo. You can tickle anybody who lets you.
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QuestionCan I tickle their feet after?Community AnswerYes, of course, as long as they allow it. If they want you to stop, please do. The idea is for everyone to be having fun.
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QuestionHow do I pass a tickle test?Community AnswerTry meditating or focusing on your breath instead of the tickling. Breathe slowly and deeply so you don't laugh.
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Tips
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Use an ominous voice or maybe a pirate's voice for effect. Throwing all sorts of sound effects like wind, ocean, tropical birds or whatever you want is fun too.Thanks
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Don't push hard, use quick light movements, like you are tickling with a feather.Thanks
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Great memories with this one.Thanks