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7 Super Easy and Free Nature Lapbooks Guaranteed to Beat Boredom

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Nature studies revive the most listless learner and teacher. Today, I have 7 super easy free nature studies and lapbooks guaranteed to beat boredom.

Free Nature Studies

Hands-on learning is best because it actively engages the brain. And getting outside is always a way to ground my kids (ha ha corny pun intended.)

I know it’s not always easy to get outside, but whether you live in a snow covered or snow bare area like I do here in Texas, one or two of these nature lapbooks will work.

7 Super Easy and Free Nature Lapbooks Guaranteed to Beat Boredom

With boys it can be hard to separate the feeling of being refreshed and letting off energy while being outdoors and the same positive feeling they get with exercise. They’re synonymous right?

3 Benefits of Studying Nature

I don’t try to separate the two anymore because being outside or studying nature has a way to revive and renew you and your child’s sluggish feelings.

Look at these three benefits of studying nature and why I was focused on adding more to our year

1. Nature-based learning reduces over stimulation.

It’s easy to fall into a rut of being inside and doing book work. It’s simple. Kids can be over stimulated by being contained indoors.

2. Nature-based learning increases motivation, curiosity, and creativity.

As educators we also can fall int our own rut. We may think that unless we can put a letter grade beside a skill, it may not be important.

Nature has a way of shifting focus and increasing creativity.

When a kid can study the patterns in nature, not to mention see the colors and sights it gives them a natural shift in focus. A shift in focus spurs creativity.

Creativity spills over into academic skills that we can put a letter grade to like writing and math.

Also, be sure to check out a lot of the activities at Ellen McHenry’s Basement Workshop. We love a lot of their fun ways to keep learning engaging and fun.

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3. Nature-based learning can reduce anxiety and stress.

Let’s face it. Homeschooling can be just as stressful for our kids as it can be for us as the educator.

We know it shouldn’t be like and in our anxiousness we can over push.

Studying nature allows our kids to step back and focus on the natural wonders of the world.  There is something calm about watching the waves whip up onto the shore. It can reduce stress and clear your kids’ mind.

There are more benefits to nature-based learning or being outside so I know you’ll love these free nature-based unit studies to add to your curriculum.

Too, don’t forget that if you have a backyard, you have a place for nature study.

Backyard Science ebook

7 Free Nature Studies and Lapbooks.

Additionally, I know you’ll love the nature studies and lapbooks below to help your kids beat the boredom.

Above & Below: Pond Unit Study, Hands-on Ideas, & Lapbook

One/ Above & Below: Pond Unit Study, Hands-on Ideas, & Lapbook.

Super Seashore Watching Unit Study and Beach Lapbook.

Two/ Super Seashore Watching Unit Study and Beach Lapbook.

Foraging and Feasting Nature Unit Study and Lapbook.

Three/ Foraging and Feasting Nature Unit Study and Lapbook.

Wildflowers Unit Study & Lapbook.

Four/ Wildflowers Unit Study & Lapbook.

From Egg to Sea Turtle Nature Unit Study & Lapbook.

Five/ From Egg to Sea Turtle Nature Unit Study & Lapbook.

Colorful Winter Bird: Northern Cardinal Lapbook & Unit Study.

Six/ Colorful Winter Bird: Northern Cardinal Lapbook & Unit Study.

Free Arctic Ground Squirrel Lapbook & Unit Study Resources

Seven/ Free Arctic Ground Squirrel Lapbook & Unit Study Resources

Lastly, the unit study resources have been linked above, but the free printable nature lapbooks are a subscriber freebie.

How to Download the Lapbooks.
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From time to time, I do Subscriber Freebies only. This lapbook is a subscriber freebie. I do this to show my appreciation and because I want you to follow me and give me a chance to make a difference in your homeschool.

Too, when you join my email list, you get access to my Subscriber’s Only Exclusive Library of Freebies.

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IF you’ll find the MOST RECENT email from me, the password and link to the Subscribers Area are ALWAYS at the bottom of every email. Look for the most current email since I change the password frequently.

How do you add nature-based learning to your every day?

7 Super Easy and Free Nature Lapbooks Guaranteed to Beat Boredom. Nature studies revive the most listless learner and teacher. Grab these beautiful printable lapbooks and hands-on unit study nature study ideas at Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus!

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Whether your kids are having winter doldrums or you feel like your kids learning has become stagnant, nature studies can revive the love of learning. CLICK HERE to grab these 6 Free Nature Study Unit Studies and Lapbooks!

.Whether your kids are having winter doldrums or you feel like your kids learning has become stagnant, nature studies can revive the love of learning. CLICK HERE to grab these 6 Free Nature Study Unit Studies and Lapbooks!

2019 New Year New Goals Printable – MORE of this & LESS of this

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Today, I have ready the 2019 New Year Goals Free Printable.

I love this form because it not only reminds me to keep goal setting simple and not pen in a lot of goals so that I can reach them, but most important I remind myself to have Less of This.

It’s important to remind myself that some things I need to let go.

I don’t want to have pie in the sky goals, but to be reminded to homeschool and live simply.

New Year New Goals

I can only do that when I let go of things that are not working at the end of the year.

For some years, the goals have been to be less critical of myself, to be less hard on my kids, or to be less judgmental.

As homeschoolers we’re constantly criticizing ourselves and can be our own worst enemy when it comes to meeting goals. We push ourselves to do more and more.

Goal Setting Means Doing LESS OF THIS

I’ve learned doing more means that I have to let go of something. Different things can weigh me down. I mentioned being too critical of myself is one thing that holds me back.

Letting go each year or at least reminding myself to let go each year, I can start with a fresh slate.

Also, I am renewed to keep homeschooling.

Maybe this next year you need to do more of something which is productive. Just remember that being productive means doing less of something. It means making room for it.

What are you going to be doing LESS OF this next year?

It’s easy to fill out because it requires few words! Keep goal setting simple.

Grab this form in my Facebook Group!

(Note: This is a facebook group only freebie.
You know I love ya, but please do not email me letting me know that you don’t have facebook and asking me to email you the form.  I have special freebies for my loyal blog followers and I have freebies for facebook followers too. I appreciate your loyalty.

Also, you’ll love these awesome 2 page per month calendars and the other planners. You can see all the options here on STEP 2.  Choose Calendar/Appointment Keepers.

 

Hands-on Ancient Mesopotamia: Easy STEM Irrigation Activity

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Today, we’re doing a fun STEM irrigation in Ancient Mesopotamia activity.

The study of Mesopotamia is one of our middle school requirements

. I’ve been really surprised by how much fun we’ve been having studying about this time period.

I’m sure the STEM projects we have been including may have something to do with it! We have this next one ready which is an easy stem irrigation activity.

Ancient Mesopotamia STEM Irrigation Activity

With this project, kids learn how this ancient civilization invented a system to grow crops.

The most extraordinary thing about this is that we still use this system today.

Irrigation has been the main contributor in the development of agriculture.

If you are studying about erosion in science, this could also double as a great STEM project for science too. Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System

About the Mesopotamians

In addition, Mesopotamia was a region situated along the Tigris-Euphrates River system located in Western Asia.

It’s where Kuwait, Iraq, sections of Saudi Arabia, the eastern sections of Syria, Southwestern Turkey, and parts of Turkish-Syrian and Iran-Iraq borders are today.

The name Mesopotamia means “between rivers.”

It’s said this was the center of culture and where the influence of agriculture began.

Agriculture changed the game for ancient people. Instead of hunting and gathering, tribes of people were beginning to settle down and form civilizations.

The Mesopotamians were the first to develop a written language and invented the wheel.

They also built ships to travel the Persian Gulf in order to trade with other civilizations.

In the center of their cities they constructed temples of the many gods they worshiped.

The anatomy of these structures would have involved thousands of workers and would have taken many years to construct.

More Ancient Mesopotamia Activities for Kids

Mesopotamia’s Engineering

In Southern Mesopotamia, the Sumerians built city walls and canals to prevent flooding.

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers carried monstrous amounts of silt, resulting in fast rising rivers.

The irrigation system was of a basin type.

They would dig a hole in the embankment and then use mud to close it back up. Water was then lifted up using a swape, which is a pole acting as a lever.

Some of these canals may have been used for 1,000 years before they were left and others rebuilt.

Today, 3,000-4,000 years later, remains of the canals are still present.

To build your own Mesopotamia irrigation system you will need the following items:

  • a big baking pan
  • sand
  • cotton squares
  • water
  • pieces of wood/popsicle sticks
  • soil
  • green construction paper/green food coloring
  • sticks and leaves
  • monopoly houses
  • hot glue

Moreover, cover your table or do this outside. Have a trash can nearby, as this project tends to get messy.

Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System

I was able to find many of these supplies around the house. The only thing I had to buy was a big bag of sand from Home Depot.

Mesopotamia Irrigation System

This is what makes this STEM project really affordable. Start by filling up one side of the baking pan with cotton squares.

This will help prevent your sand from eroding when you fill up the river with water.

The other side will be the river. Play around with the sand until it begins to look like a beach.

After you get the look you want, begin sectioning off where you want to place the fields of crops. This is where you’ll need the soil.

Also, plan out little sections to build homes or temples to represent the cities.

Additionally, you’ll love these super hands-on history resources from Home School in the Woods.

Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System
Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System
Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System
Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System
Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System


Using green construction paper, or leaves, place your crops in the fields. You can dye some of your sand green to represent fields. Use the sticks and leaves to look like trees.

We used the hot glue gun to glue the leaves onto the sticks.

Move on now to build your canals.

Ancient Civilization Irrigation System

Begin digging trenches in between the fields with a ditch leading out towards your river. (You’ll fill in the river in just a bit!)

Now that your canals have been dug, you will need a gate to control how much water will be needed for your crops.

Furthermore, you can use popsicle sticks, pieces of wood, or sticks to build a gate to fit between the edges of your canal.

The gate will need to be able to open and close, and it will need to be water proof. We hot glued pieces of popsicle sticks together.

Once your gate is built, install it into your canal.

Pour water into your river with the gate shut. If the water leaks keep modifying your gate.

The river should not be released into the canals until the gate opens.

Begin digging trenches in between the fields with a ditch leading out towards your river. (You’ll fill in the river in just a bit!)

Now that your canals have been dug, you will need a gate to control how much water will be needed for your crops.

Use popsicle sticks, pieces of wood, or sticks to build a gate to fit between the edges of your canal.

The gate will need to be able to open and close, and it will need to be water proof. We hot glued pieces of popsicle sticks together.

Once your gate is built, install it into your canal. Pour water into your river with the gate shut. If the water leaks keep modifying your gate. The river should not be released into the canals until the gate opens.

Hands-on History for Kids

Next, search online for pictures of irrigation systems of Mesopotamia if you are stuck. I found an image to show my kids before I let them go.

They always surprise me with ways to build things that I never would have thought to do.

With this project, kids learn how this ancient civilization invented a system to grow crops. The most extraordinary thing about this is that we still use this system today! CLICK HERE to do this Ancient Mesopotamia Kids Hands-on History and STEM Irrigation Activity!

These ancient people were truly remarkable. I love being able to build small replicas of engineering systems so the kids can understand how they work.

Not only does it improve their comprehension of what is being read, it also improves their critical thinking as they try to build what they read!

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How to Teach Homeschool Preschool From the Inside Out (And Preschool Skills)

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What does it mean to teach homeschool preschool from the inside out? Any change or growth whether it’s physical or mental starts from the root or inside and comes to the surface.  After 20+ years of homeschooling, I’ve come to appreciate deeply that teaching preschool is a similar approach.

I’ll give you a bird’s-eye view of preschool skills, but more than anything I want you to understand that unless you work from where your child is on the developmental rung and go up and out your teaching efforts could be in vain.

Even more important than perhaps wasting your time is that unintentionally you could be holding back your preschooler from higher learning instead of giving him a solid framework to build on. A hate of learning can then emerge with burn out in only second grade. You can avoid it. I’ll show you how to put the odds in your favor of succeeding at homeschooling from the very beginning.

Homeschool Preschool First Things First

What does it mean to teach homeschool preschool from the inside out? Any change or growth whether it's physical or mental starts from the root or inside and comes to the surface.  After 20+ years of homeschooling, I've come to appreciate deeply that teaching preschool is a similar approach.

Most parents are overly worried about having a child that will be behind. It’s a valid concern. Key to reining in that fear is understanding how a preschooler learns. It’s differently than other ages.What I’ve learned after homeschooling three homeschool graduates and now helping to mentor my fourth preschooler is that foundation is everything. And the foundation at home looks a LOT different than public school with all of its research-based reports. More on that in a minute.

What does homeschool preschool curriculum look like?

I’ll say it once, okay, maybe not. I will say it many times. Homeschool preschool is not about worksheets. I know you’re wanting a guide. Some guideline to follow to be sure your child is on track is really useful.

Here is the problem with choosing structured formal curriculum. Most of it is not developmentally appropriate. A lot of curriculum use worksheets as the spine. A spine is the framework for which all learning is based. From the beginning, you can set up your preschooler to have problems because worksheets are not age appropriate.

That is a key phrase to remember when homeschooling preschool from the inside out. Why? Because kids this age learn primarily through play. They learn through being with YOU. They learn by you modeling what you want your preschooler to learn.

Your role is not just vital, but it’s essential in how a preschooler learns. Research-based reports can leave out that significant component.

Bottom line: You’re teaching pre-reading skills, pre-writing skills, learning through dramatization, fine and gross motor skills as well as a whole set of skills dealing with cognitive development.

At this age, a child needs to learn how to remember things, learn how to think about thinking which is also called meta-cognition (not as easy as one may think), along with how to plan, take care of their needs, and organize.

I’m don’t want to overwhelm you, but to empower you and inform you by pulling back and looking at this from a bird’s-eye view. Preschool skills like coloring and cutting aren’t a waste of time, but were valuable precursors to the beautiful cursive and handwriting my kids had later.

Repeating Old Goose nursery rhymes over, over, and over again are not foolish childhood dawdle and rereading the same Dr. Seuss book for what seems the fiftieth time are ways to train my kids to hear the subtle differences in words.

Without hearing the subtle differences in sound there will be spelling struggle later. Not making time to read aloud beautiful literature to a preschooler now could mean hitting a brick wall with a kid who is book hater.

Teaching preschool does not mean you shouldn’t have or use some laid out programs. I’m not saying that.

I will be sharing more of the components I hand picked for teaching preschool, but one I love is ABCmouse. You get ABCmouse.com – First Month Free – Click here!

Munch-King can do this on his own for short periods of time.

The key to remembering how to use it is that it means YOU teach and model. The program should recognize how a preschooler learns which is through play, hands-on, and moving.

Homeschool Preschool Foundations

What does it mean to go out on the developmental rung? Hint: It’s knowing the value of enrichment and not just skill-based teaching.

A colossal mistake of many homeschoolers is constantly pushing ahead to the next grade or level. They don’t know the immense value of pushing out and away from the same level a child is on.

It reminds me of how a tree naturally grows. As a tree is growing higher, it also widen flourishes out. That is the exact thing that should happen to kids as they grow.

What I want you to know is that unless a child has special needs, he will go up in his development. What he may not do without your guidance is go wide or branch out. Anything that does not grow out as it grows up is stunted.

Going sideways on the same rung is just as vital as going on to the next level. Here is why.

Not IF but WHEN a child has a slow time in development, he can still grow and be enriched on the same level he is at. This enrichment is vital to being a well-rounded learner. Slowing down is a natural way for a child’s mental development to catch up.

Enrichment is a test in self-respect, self-worth and pursuing passions. When kids are constantly graded or taught from a skill-based approach, they learn to compare their advancement to others.

Teaching a child how to learn from observing, experimenting, expanding, and deepening his knowledge on a topic gives him time to master it. Becoming a master scholar happens when a child is allowed to delve and dwell on topics at hand, but peer at them in a close up manner.

Bottom line: Homeschooling is self-education. Let me repeat that again – homeschooling is self-education.  A preschooler loves to learn, but as a child grows older his love for learning wanes. It doesn’t have to IF we allow them to explore trails, discover new twist and turns on information they already know. They are learning to self-educate. This skill will last them through to high school and beyond as they take a college or career track.

Homeschool Preschool Skills

Now that you understand how important it is to work with a child’s developmental stage, not set up a formal environment, and to allow a child to stay at his level until he feels mastery, you want to know what skills to teach a preschooler.

I’m sharing a few of the things I’m using as I watch for signs of developmental delays and developmental milestones. In addition, these help me to lay a foundation for Munch King’s next developmental level.

I’ll be sharing more of how I’m using them, but here is a partial list:

Also, look below at a good rule of thumb guide that I’m using. Remember, just like you waited for readiness before your child crawled or walked, this stage of learning is the same. Be ready with arms open to help him as he reaches for the next rung.

  • Context Clues
  • Visual Discrimination
  • Numbers
  • Phonics
  • Vocabulary
  • Rhyming Words
  • Comprehension
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Counting
  • Graphing
  • Writing
  • Action Words
  • Gross motor skills
  • Simple chores
  • Explore the world around him
  • Music
  • Nature
How to Teach Homeschool Preschool From the Inside Out (And Preschool Skills). What does it mean to teach homeschool preschool from the inside out? Any change or growth whether it's physical or mental starts from the root or inside and comes to the surface.  After 20+ years of homeschooling, I've come to appreciate deeply that teaching preschool is a similar approach. CLICK HERE for the tips!

In some upcoming posts, I have some pointers to share on additional things we’re using for preschool to help you lay a foundation that is as unique as your child.

You’ve GOT this and I’ve GOT you all the way to High School and a bit beyond! With me?

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100 Easy Ways Kids Can Fight Boredom & Celebrate Childhood

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“I’m bored!” Two infamous words that make every parent cringe. It’s frustrating to hear our kids complain about having nothing to do. We immediately feel resentful and turn into our own parents hollering the phrases we swore we’d never say ourselves. How can you possibly be bored?! I’ll give you something to do!  Anybody else guilty of this?

I’ve rounded up 100 easy ways kids can fight boredom and celebrate childhood. We live in a world where our kids don’t know how to be bored. Having minimal activity is so underwhelming they just give up altogether. I’ve noticed this all or nothing attitude from my own kids and some days it makes me crazy. If our kids aren’t stimulated on a superpower level they don’t feel stimulated at all. Sigh…

Now more than ever our kids are having to learn how to be “bored”. For lack of a better word. As much as I want to throw some chores and school work their way when my kids complain about being bored, I’m trying to respond in a way that gets me the results I really want.

One thing that doesn’t work for me is getting an attitude. Believe me, I know. This is the tactic I’ve used a thousand times, but for some reason, it doesn’t help. Go figure?

They’ve also never willingly taken me up on my offer to have them do chores. Yeah, yeah. They get the point, but they also don’t find anything productive to do.100 Easy Ways Kids Can Fight Boredom & Celebrate Childhood. "I'm bored!" Two infamous words that make every parent cringe. It's frustrating to hear our kids complain about having nothing to do. We immediately feel resentful and turn into our own parents hollering the phrases we swore we'd never say ourselves. How can you possibly be bored?! I'll give you something to do! Anybody else guilty of this? CLICK HERE to grab these AWESOME 100 Easy Ways Kids Can Fight Boredom!

3 Simple Strategies for Responding to Bored Kids

Humor

“I’m bored.”

“I’m Mom. Nice to meet you.”

They hate it, but they always laugh.

Fantasy

I love responding this way to my youngest. It works every time!

“Wouldn’t it be awesome if we had an activities planner? Like a life coach that keeps us from ever being bored?”

He eats it up.

Time

It’s hard to admit, but when my kids are complaining about being bored, they often crave time with me.

They aren’t going to admit this. Especially older kids! But? It never fails. If I take a few minutes to give them my attention, listen to what’s on their mind, or even offer to watch a short show, it makes a big difference.

It’s not always easy to deal with bored kids, but the next time your kiddos are looking for something to do see what happens if you respond in a new way. And if all else fails, here’s a mega list of chore-free ideas to help give them some direction.

100 Easy and Fun Activities For Bored Homeschooled Kids

Read a book. Look at 5 BEST Books to Create an Around the World Unit Study (and Hands-on Activities)
Go outside.
Make homemade sun catchers.
Draw a self-portrait.
Write a letter to a loved one. Even a short card, most grandparents delight to get.

Learn morse code.
Ride your bike.
Invent an app.
Make a stop motion video.
Go for a walk. Check out this fun Above and Below a Pond Unit Study. Something about exploring in water that most kids of any age can’t resist.

You’ll have to check out these fun and quick file folder games too. Great boredom busters!

Plant a tree.
Go on a scavenger hunt. Check out Hands-On Middle School Math: Everyday Math Scavenger Hunt (Printable) and Geoscavenge – A Rock and Mineral Hunt: Day 6 Hands-on Learning.
Try bird watching.
Do 10 jumping jacks.
Make a friendship bracelet.

Learn how to play chess.
Bake a cake.
Freeze something weird.
Make a homemade cat condo out of cardboard.
Play a game with your brother.

Take the dog for a walk.
Make an indoor fort with pillows and blankets.
Listen to music.
Have a dance party.
Learn to write in Japanese.

Build a Viking Ship.
Do 10 push-ups.
Make slime.
Jump rope.
Record a funny video.

Be sure to check out Ellen McHenry’s Basement Workshop for lots of hands-on activities and free ones too.

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Make homemade ice-cream.
Sell old games and figures on eBay.
Paint a picture.
Make a birdfeeder.
Write a story.

Take your fingerprints.
Make a collage of all your favorite pictures.
Rearrange your bedroom.
Make rock candy.
Do 15 squats.

Play a board game.
Watch a movie.
Make a list of things you like about yourself.
Learn to play an instrument.
Do an easy hands-on history activity.

Create a vision board.
Try learning sign language.
Learn to crochet.
Do 5 yoga poses.
Go for a run around the block.

Make edible rocks.
Cook dinner for your family.
Collect garbage around the neighborhood.
Learn to crochet.
Do 20 sit-ups.
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Make a timeline of your life.
Find a service project.
Call a grandparent.
Play “I Spy”.
Collect leaves for crafts.

Use a metal detector in your backyard.
Do a handstand.
Look at leaves under a microscope.
Learn a foreign language.
Have a lemonade or hot cocoa stand.

Make a time capsule and bury it in the backyard.
Pack a bag of old toys to donate.
Make a message in a bottle.
Build a tent with bed sheets.
Make a costume. Check out my post Bring History To Life With Historical Costumes: Fun, Fashion and Unforgettable.

Art classes help too.

Interview a grandparent.
Do 24 lunges (12 on each leg).
Offer to help a neighbor.
Cook a dish from a different country.
Design an outfit.

Make a list of places you want to visit.
Start a journal.
Try origami.
Bake cookies.
Make a flip book.

Learn about the human body.
Take a personality quiz.
Do a science experiment.
Plank for one minute.
Go outside and take some pictures of nature.

Learn how to tie knots.
Write a list of countries you want to visit.
Make a family tree.
Create a sculpture with found objects.
Do 25 jumping jacks.

Create a product.
Research your dream job.
Make oobleck.
Bake bread.
Create a “dream” Amazon wish list.

Make mixed media flower art.
Do a backbend.
Collect canned good to donate to a food pantry.
Memorize the state capitals.
Make a diorama of a scene from your favorite book.

Even though it can be frustrating, sometimes I think our kids just genuinely don’t know what to do with themselves. In our fast-paced, technology-filled society, they are looking for that constant flow of information. I don’t have all the answers, but a fresh list of ideas is always helpful!100 Easy Ways Kids Can Fight Boredom & Celebrate Childhood. "I'm bored!" Two infamous words that make every parent cringe. It's frustrating to hear our kids complain about having nothing to do. We immediately feel resentful and turn into our own parents hollering the phrases we swore we'd never say ourselves. How can you possibly be bored?! I'll give you something to do! Anybody else guilty of this? CLICK HERE to grab these AWESOME 100 Easy Ways Kids Can Fight Boredom!

You’ll also love these other ideas:

How do you deal with bored kids?

Hugs and love ya,