Like it or lump it, summer is here.
We’re definitely in the liking it phase.
But I know the three dreaded words will escape the lips of my children when I least expect it!
I want to be prepared. I want my bag ‘o tricks to be stuffed with ideas to fend off those idle moments.
So, I will be referring back to this blog post (with your ideas) often.
Here’s my tip to beat summer boredom: School.
Yes, you read that right! Even though my kids are thrilled school is ending this week, I know they love playing school. It is fun being the one with the red pen!
I’ve been gathering some items and plan to set up ‘centers’ one day a week. I discovered some great teacher’s resources at The Dollar Store (like a hall pass, award charts and teacher stickers) and I found an awesome set of teacher stamps at a garage sale. I only have one red pen, so my kids will have take turns being the teacher. I bought a couple of summer bridge books and I plan on sneaking them in!
My real life friend, Cheryl, gave me this idea too: I created charts and gave them to my kids this week to fill out and color. They wrote down all the fun things they like to do at home. I laminated the lists and will keep them handy for those moments. Boredom just needs to be redirected!
Need more ideas? How about 216 of them? Inspired Letters, a new Etsy store, is giving away 216 Summer Ideas for Bored Children to FOUR WFMW linkers today! The ideas are housed in adorable mercantile mason jars and are suitable for K-12! (Winners will be announced Wed. night when I close Mr. Linky)
I just looked thru the one Inspired Letters gifted to me and I’m very excited to put these great ideas to use!
{Thank you for joining me for WFMW! You can read the guidelines here.}
Works for Me Wednesday Participants
Have a Works-For-Me Wednesday tip you’d like to share? I’d love for you to join us! Please note that the links will close at 8 pm CST tonight, in order to keep away the spammers!
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Summer Goal Setting for Kids
http://momedy.blogspot.com/2009/06/mom-im-bored-summer-2009-edition.html
Here is my link!! http://thediaperdiaries.net/works-for-me-wednesday-vacation-bible-school/
Here's my summer fun list
http://hoosierhomemade.com/?p=1606
I hope Mr. Linky is better soon!
~Liz
Growing a container garden
http://mutheringheights.blogspot.com/2009/06/works-for-me-wednesday-earthboxes.html
Free Fun & Educational Websites for Kids!
http://www.thefrugalgirls.com/2009/06/free-fun-and-educational-websites-for.html
Here's my link: http://itfeelslikechaos.blogspot.com/2009/06/our-summer-fun-list.html
Here's my link
http://wisdomspupil.blogspot.com/2009/06/love-not-only-in-word-but-in-deed-and.html
Summer fun for free or nearly free!
http://amysfinerthings.com/children-natural-minimalists
Here's our ideas!
http://www.musesofmegret.com/2009/06/02/wfmw-the-mom-im-bored-edition/
We will be doing school as well this summer–surprisingly the kids are excited!
Mr. Linky is missing so here is my link.
Summer fun in our house involves some routines and habits as well as fun!
http://delightinginhisrichness.blogspot.com/2009/06/keeping-boredom-at-bay-with-balanced.html
~Erin
http://smockityfrocks.blogspot.com/2009/06/mom-im-bored.html
Cooking with kids, making smores.
http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/06/cooking-with-kids.html
Let your kids watch more television!
http://www.steadymom.com/2009/06/why-you-should-let-your-children-watch-more-television.html
Motivation can beat boredom!
http://chicagolandhomeschoolnetwork.com/homeschool-tips/wfmw-keeping-students-motivated/
My link is here:
Mud
http://sunnydaytodaymama.blogspot.com/2009/06/mud.html
Here's mine! Involving a jar, storybook, and a musical instrument!
http://www.reallifeblog.net/2009/06/beat-summer-boredom-without-breaking.html
Our Summer Favorites…
http://raisethemup.blogspot.com/2009/06/summer-fun-boredom-busters-works-for-me.html
Rainy Day Fun! http://trenttribe.xanga.com/688592713/rain-rain-and-more-rain/
Here is mine! Have a GREAT WFMW!!!
http://sharon-becauseimust.blogspot.com/2009/06/mom-im-bored.html#links
Here's my link:
Fight Boredom: Volunteer
My children are too young to know the word "bored," but our whole family benefits when we make regular time for devotions and The Obedience Game!
Boredom Blaster Jar (with ideas) and daily ideas posted Monday – Thursday all summer long.
http://www.momstoolbox.com/blog/2009/06/01/blast-away-boredom-with-momstoolbox/
Thanks for hosting this roundup!!!!
Great idea! My kids love playing school together, they would achieve nirvana with some real teacher "stuff" I'll bet
Hand-Me-Down Toys!
http://seekingtoglorify.blogspot.com/2009/06/wfmw-on-hand-me-down-toys.html
Old Toys Made New and Exciting
http://www.manylittleblessings.net/2009/06/old-toys-made-new-and-exciting.html
I don't see Mr. Linky…
Here are my 77 Boredom Busters!
Blessings to you!
http://ilovemy5kids.blogspot.com/2009/06/77-boredom-busters.html
Cheap and (shhh!) Educational Boredom Buster
http://www.econobusters.com/?p=1670
Sanity in the Summertime…must read book!
Click here to see post!
Click here!
http://mooreminutes.blogspot.com/2009/06/sanity-in-summertime-works-for-me.html
Sanity in the Summertime…must read book!!
Click here for the SUMMER post!
Hopefully Mr Linky feels happy this week!
Some great activity resource websites:
http://cherishedquilts.blogspot.com/2009/06/wfmw-great-idea-resources.html
I'm going to check out Inspired Letters. It looks really neat!
I also love your idea about laminating the fun list. Great way to keep the kids from whining, and to inspire them when they've run out of things on their own.
I am SO excited about this edition of WFMW!! I am also a little paranoid about Mr. Linky. Here's my link to "Summer Soap": http://gravityofmotion.blogspot.com/2009/06/works-for-me-wednesday-summer-soap.html
my kids aren't even in school yet and they love "playing school!"
like the new way of posting to mr. linky!!
If we ever told my mom we were bored she gave us chores to do. Her house had never been cleaner come the end of summer and we quickly learned "bored" to become a four, er, five letter word.
I have my post up!
Cure boredom with free books & dvds.
Oops – did that wrong the first time. Love the playing school idea!
Here's my link in case Mr. Linky goes away:
Summer Fun Ideas
Here's my link:
http://thebookladyonline.blogspot.com/2009/06/wfmw-mom-im-bored-edition.html
I'm looking forward to reading all these great ideas!
Here's my link to lots of fun in South Carolina:
http://monroeice.blogspot.com/2009/06/mom-im-bored.html
Here is my link just in case Mr. Linky quits for the day!
http://princesswithahalfpricetiara.blogspot.com/2009/06/rewardactivity-jar.html
Also, thanks for the chance to win the great "Inspired Letters"
Here's one way I like to combat summer boredom:
Bad Mother Book List
I like your ideas; I'll keep them in mind for when my girls are older.
Here's my link:
http://frugallyblonde.blogspot.com/2009/06/wfmw-rotating-toys.html
I wrote about cooking food from around the world (fast & easy), and have a giveaway related to the post!
http://papuagirlindallas.blogspot.com/2009/06/wfww-giveaway-international-cooking.html
Meijer MealBox Coupon Generator! It's AWESOME!
http://couponpsycho.blogspot.com/2009/06/works-for-me-wednesday.html
I'm extremely blessed to be able to send mine to Grandma's place all summer. Yes. ALL summer. We will be honeymooning again in about 7 days. (Hate me now. Everyone else usually does…)
Mine is about a new laundry detergent that actually made me like doing laundry better. I know! It's like a miracle or something!
)
http://shaleesdiner.com/?p=1078
Here are the ABCs to a productive summer break.
http://turnedloose.blogspot.com/2009/06/to-be-bored-or-not-to-be-bored.html
Water…need I say more?
http://superchikk.blogspot.com/2009/06/works-for-me-wednesday-water-boy.html
I love the idea of their own charts, will have to keep that in mind when mine are older!!
Keeping the 2 year old busy
http://maybefrugal.blogspot.com/2009/06/boredom.html
I can't seem to get Mr. Linky to open. Hopefully it will be working for me soon. If not, here is my link.
I've got a tip for toddlers and the Mom's who love them!
http://pagesbyheather.blogspot.com/2009/06/works-for-me-wednesday.html
Pages by Heather (no bored toddlers)
When school is out, here's some of the things we do as a family of 8 when the kids start saying I'm bored…
http://www.frugal-living-skills.org/2009/06/works-for-me-wednesday-frugal-summer.html
I love your ideas, especially the laminated lists. Thanks! And those Etsy jars are really cute. http://agreaterhand.blogspot.com/2009/06/obstacle-courses.html
Freeze water in butter bowls & add them to your child's pool. They'll have fun trying to pick them up & watching them melt.
loriegc@gmail.com
Thanks!
Ooh, I love your ideas! My kids (homeschooled) do school basically year-round anyway, we just take off a month or so in August. Still, you're idea inspired me… I loved playing school when I was a kid, too. I bet my kids would love the opportunity to be the teacher! I think I shall encourage some "Playing School" time. =)
Art is one of our favorite summer time activities! I take the paints and canvas outside, park them at the table and have them paint me a summer masterpiece. Then they can use the waterhose to clean themselves up! They always have a great time!
Lori
http://www.petersonstlouis.com
I wasn't able to participate in the WFMW fun this week…..but would love to still enter the giveaway if I could!
I can't wait to read through all of these!
Great Topic! It's great to be back – had a technological break (new blog design) from the blogosphere . . . Yeah it's Workin for me on Wednesday again!
Hopefully I'll get through all these great ideas before summer is over! Hehe!
My post is about getting my kids to do something physical, educational, intellectual, and something for someone else every day!
THANK. YOU. Every morning my almost 6 yr old wakes up and says, "Mom, what are we doing today? Where are we going?" And as soon as she gets home from kindergarten it's, "What can I do that I've never done before?"
Bookmarking this post & links.
Finally got my post up and linked. I referred back to several posts I wrote last summer and there are a lot of ideas for things to do, but also tricks for beating the heat and our favorite creative thing we did last summer that solved BOTH problems – our "rain hose." Enjoy! =)
Amber
I just did my linky love but overall I try to pawn my kids off on others during the summer.
http://whitetrashmom.com/2009/06/wfmw-summer-boredom.html
My littles are not in school just yet, 3 and 1.5 but can you believe even at this age they get bored. I am defiantly going to use some of these ideas and modify them ti fit my age group.
What a great idea! I think my kids are looking forward to not even hearing the word "school" though. Except my little princess who can't wait to join us for school next year. She will excietingly be starting preschool in our homeschool. I'm sure ready for a month or so off though!!!!
Here's our Carolina Mama Summer link: http://carolinamama1.blogspot.com/2009/06/never-bored-dr-z-and-me.html
We do that chart at home and it works wonders! Best of Luck and enjoy!
My kids also like to play school. My firstborn is the teacher and he spends literally hours and days setting up his school and writing lesson plans. And this was the kid that every.single.morning told me he didn't like school.
I am new at this, so I had to redo my link. If you could delete number 179, that would be great! Sorry about that. I know now how to do this.
Thanks for hosting. I'm looking forward to reading through all the ideas posted. Also, I've been thinking and applying your tip from last week: leave while you are still having fun. I love it!
Great ideas!! I'm posting my own here: http://llamamomma.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-scream-you-scream.html
Thanks for hosting!!
This is a brilliant idea – school supplies for playing school… you are a genius!
sounds like homeschooling – you're a natural!
Awesome ideas!!! Can't wait to try some!!
Tons of fun ideas, crafts activities on ZiggityZoom.com Summer Fun Guide. Be sure to check that one out. http://www.ziggityzoom.com
Love that idea, Kristen. I'm going to use it.
What a great idea! I will be coming back to get some ideas!
I have an 8 month old, so my idea is a little different, but could be modified for kids of all ages- Outdoor Water Fun!
http://suddenlystayathome.blogspot.com/2009/06/wfmw-mom-im-bored-summer-edition.html
Here is my link:
http://jennajlc.blogspot.com/2009/06/wfmw-beating-summer-boredom.html
A letter for each day, where we can learn about specific things, do hands-on projects, read books about the designated theme, etc.
GREAT book for summer fun as a family.
http://theboatwrightfamily.blogspot.com/2009/06/my-summer-book.html
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