Hide-and-Seek

A game like hide-and-seek will also unleash the predatory nature in cats. You can play inside – just hide behind a couch, desk, or bed. Your kitten will stalk you as though you were her prey.

Paper Bag

Great news for cat owners on a budget: You don’t need a fancy three-level scratching post to make your kitty happy. You can easily turn an empty, brown-paper shopping bag into one of your cat’s favorite toys. Lay the bag on its side so your cat can crawl inside. Then, scratch and poke the sides of the bag while your kitten bats at the movements and noises from the inside.

Crumpled Paper

Looking for a simpler object to entertain your cat? Crumpled paper will do the trick. Just crush a piece of paper into a ball that can be rolled across the floor. Cats love to chase after the ball as much as they love the sound crumpled paper makes. Just be sure to keep the ball of paper away from your cat when you’re done playing, or you might quickly have a confetti-covered floor!