dm379 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 My kids are bored. All their neighborhood friends are gone for the summer and playing with each other has gotten old. I don't really want to give them extra chores because they are not complaining much at all. We're doing extra school to help keep them occupied and so they're ahead and free to play when their friends return. They're tired of crafts, imaginative play, the wii, reading, tv, and Minecraft. Dd is teaching the dogs complex tricks and that's helping some. They're just tired and want something new to do. We've gone on all the field trips I can tolerate. Ideas anybody? Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Can't help, I am bored too, which is why I am on here. :lol: We are going swimming in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 The kids here were complaining of that till I taught them how to play kick-the-can. That kept them happy for a couple of days. Now I need something new. Perhaps fox and goose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessings2all Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 How about teaching them a new fun skill like wood burning, photography, or balloon sculpting? There's a whole load of suggested activities here. Fun Summer Learning Activities for Your Kids and Teens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I think it's the time of year. The first few weeks of summer are exciting, free, and full of promise, for parents and kids alike, LOL!! After the 4th of July, I'm usually kind of over summer. :D We're pretty bored here too... I think it's the weather... it's been so much hotter than average this year, it's not much fun to do the outdoor things we usually enjoy. A few ideas for fun afternoons... Movie Marathon New board game Any classes you can still sign up for? Day trip to a nearby town, just to see something new Take books to a coffee shop for the afternoon Host your own mini-Olympics I probably need to take my own advice, LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Dd is bored, too. She is alone for a good 3.5 hours nearly every day while we are at work (dh and I). Thank Goodness she got invited on vacation with a friend for 5 days next week. I hate working in the summer. As a preschool teacher, I always had summers off. Not so anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 My boys have spent a lot of time the past few weeks learning to slackline and to walk on stilts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 I asked each of mine to think of one new thing they would like to learn about or how to do. I have a very strange list to weed through LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Big jigsaw puzzle to work on as a family? Create an obstacle course in the backyard? Walk backward all day? :tongue_smilie: Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ednkirstin Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) I don't have any advice...my kids are driving me crazy. :glare: We're all counting down until school starts. :) I am considering buying a bucket of icing at Sam's Club and letting them practice cake decorating skills. :) The great idea is offset by the sugar rush it's sure to generate.:lol: Edited July 15, 2012 by ednkirstin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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