How to Give a Back Tickle (Treasure Hunt Remix)

Last Updated: December 14, 2023

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."

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on... a..." by tracing big letters (one on top of another) on their back.
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(as you say "treasure hunt")
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a question mark!"
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(you could make a popping noise with your mouth as you dot it if you like sound effects.)
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this isn't supposed to be painful)
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(Shoulders or side, whichever works best.)
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Optional, give 'em a little kiss on the neck first and then they can really feel the breeze.
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Say "And a big downpour all over your back!"
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By now they are surely giggling, so tuck 'em in, give 'em a kiss and say "G'night".

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Can I only tickle one person?

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No. You can tickle anybody who lets you.

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Can I tickle their feet after?

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How do I pass a tickle test?

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Try meditating or focusing on your breath instead of the tickling. Breathe slowly and deeply so you don't laugh.

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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.

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Don't push hard, use quick light movements, like you are tickling with a feather.

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