There is one month left to summer break. Have you exhausted your activity list? Are the kids starting to get bored and running out of things to do?
Let's start with an easy craft to help you and your kids beat the summer boredom blues.
Boredom Buster Jar |
What you'll need:
- Mason jar or container
- Markers/tape/paint
- Popsicle sticks (I used the jumbo ones)
- Marker or ink pen
You will need to brainstorm ideas for your sticks. We used 3 categories:
- Things you can do (read a book, watch a movie, etc.)
- Things you can make (Construction paper art, sun-catchers, marshmallow gun)
- Field Trips (local parks, bike rides, local museum)
Then simply write one idea on each stick. You can make as many as you would like, but it's a good idea to have 25 ideas for each category. Next, use tape/paint/markers to identify each stick. Add them to the jar.
When you hear those famous summer words, "Mom, I'm bored," just have your kiddo pull a stick out of the jar! Once you are done having fun, put the stick back in the jar for next time!
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