Earthmerlin Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hi there. Next week I'm going back to work (after 6 years!) but my 5 year old's summer vacation isn't quite over--she has 2 weeks left. My Spanish-speaking elderly in-laws are going to watch her at home while my husband & I are at work. Thus far she's had an enriching & active summer but I'm concerned about her being home-bound & bored for 2 weeks. I am therefore asking for ideas with in-house, independent & (somewhat) educational activities a bright & nearly 6 year old girl can reasonably complete during the day. Here are my thoughts so far. My mother-in-law's Spanish will be enriching for my daughter (we're a bilingual family) & I'll leave out Spanish books to read together. I have several new audiobooks for her--she enjoys listening to stories (she'll be introduced to 'Little House' books & pioneer life during these 2 weeks). I also have a couple new movies she can watch & there's also her Ipad. I'll set up a few play dates with the neighbor's kid so she can 'get out' for a bit. I will also rotate some toys to entertain her. We have a craft box from which she can pull some projects & I can get a couple new ones from the craft store. I thought about giving her a worksheet or 2 to complete before my return. I'll also brainstorm with her ways to stay occupied. Any other ideas? While I'm grateful for their help, I am also concerned my in-laws won't have the needed energy to keep up with an active rising 1st grader. Nevertheless it's the childcare we have agreed upon & need to make the best of it. My husband & I will give her attention & take her out in the late afternoons & evenings (we've got a few post-work day activities planned) but I am totally open to additional ideas. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathmarm Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 It sounds like she has plenty. About how much time are you trying to fill for her? Does she have a schedule that she goes by? Does she have math manipulatives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthmerlin Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Thanks so much for the additional ideas. I will definitely pull out the card & board games. I will also take out her math manipulatives--good call! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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