We were planning on heading to a farm for the morning, but the gloomy weather helped us to choose to stay inside instead. We can move the fun indoors. I have searched the web and wanted to share with you our preferred sites for finding printable, fun and educational activities. Having an idea of what you can do during bad weather, limits TV, game system and computer time. We let our kids choose what they want to color, then we throw in a couple that we think are fundamental as well.
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There are many options out there, a quick search online can help you come up with some ideas. Feel free to add any websites that your children love as well.
My 9 year old colored this, she wanted to share it and tell you that she name this dragon “Fraggle”.
I like these ideas and this sounds fun . How do you encourage your kids to participate all mine want to do is be in front of the tv any tips :)
ReplyDeleteGetting them involved and giving them choices, is all I do to encourage my kids. They really love choices, not too many to overwhelm them. I choose the sites and have them choose what they want to color. Then set them up at the table and let them have independent time, which allows them to explore their own creativity. Now with the educational worksheet, I simply explain the directions to my 4 year old and do a couple with him. Then he is confident in jumping in and wanting to do it himself. We have a lot of limits on our television time. On nice days, we won't even turn on the tv until evening. We have a DVR and it really makes the kids choices on shows very specific. They are only allowed to choose a couple to record, and that is what they can watch in the evenings. I hope this helps, thanks for the response. Good Luck!
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