He has watched all the DVD's available - cartoons and all the kids stuff. We have played games wt him and have really run out of ideas of wat to do. Its raining everyday so outdoors just not possible. Any ideas please?
2006-06-22 18:15:25 · 21 answers · asked by curious 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Cooking. At this age he will love helping you make cookies, muffins, pizzas, cakes, etc. He can mix and shape dough and all sorts of things. If you don't mind cleaning up a lot he can keep busy for ages cooking things. Get him to help you clean up, they love doing dishes and making a mess with water.
Thread a blunt needle and teach him to thread buttons, pasta etc. onto it.
Teach him to use your sewing machine sitting on your lap. Mine loves sewing.
Let him put your makeup on you. Lots of fun.
Play-dough. Make a little version of him and make it ride bikes, jump things, do all the outside things your kid can't do at the moment.
Buy him an umbrella and a raincoat and take him outside. Even ten minutes outside with an umbrella may keep him going for a few hours inside again. Kids this age LOVE being in the rain with umbrellas. So he'll probably get wet, he'll survive. Work with the rain, not against it.
2006-06-24 23:22:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kids that age love to color and draw, give him some crayons and paper he will have hours of fun. Oh yeah u might be bored of those dvd's and cartoons but he's not, kids will watch the same thing over and over and not be bored, try the sesame street dvds which teaches the alphabet and counting he will have fun watching those and learning is abc at the same time. He also could have fun on the computer also, my daughter is 5 and she been using the computer since she's 3, visit nogging website my kids love it they play on there all the time even my 2 yr old.
2006-06-22 18:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by ms_tat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I struggle with this myself, however, there comes a point where you have to let go, or you will drive yourself crazy. I also have a potty training 3 year old, but if I never gave him an opportunity to practice his skills in an outside environment, how will he ever feel successful? Sometimes we need to let go of our expectations of how things should be, and we need to learn to go with the flow. For instance, so what if he misbehaves on the train or at the restaurant? He's 3, it's expected, and people are very understanding about that. Also, bring an extra outfit to account for accidents. I think that your husband is right. You cannot let the child dictate your life. You are the parents, you dictate what you do, not the 3 year old. I know that it is sometimes "easier" to stay close to home in these situations, but this will teach your 3 year old how to be resilient, and in my opinion will be an excellent experience that he will love! Oh yeah, and bring a small umbrella stroller, that will help the walking situation. :) Good luck with what you decide!
2016-03-16 21:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know boys are harder to entertain... & I myself try to stay away from dvds & videos... though my daughter is addicted to all the Disney Princesses movies;
I get some ideas from some great websites like www.child.com, www.babycenter.com. They have fun games & activities that you can try. Here are somethings that have worked for me...
My 3 yr old loves learning sign language... we got free classes at the local city college here in San Diego, now we practice when we're at home with a great DVD series (Sign time)... Its an exciting challenge for her to see how long she can stay quite & communicate only with her hands. Good "silent" fun.
Also, I got her a Dora play kitchen. She loves "cooking" breakfast & lunch for me during the day. She stays busy for hours on end. I think they also have play kitchens in "boy-ish" themes nowadays.
I sometimes plop her in front of the computer & let her play games on www.noggin.com, www.nickjr.com, and www.playhousedisney.com. To teach her to use a mouse, I put a little "star" sticker on the left side clicker, then I would say, take the arrow to "Boots the Monkey" & click on the "star." She learned how to surf the web at age 2; because we would put the icons for her favorite websites on the desktop; which would take her straight to the website of her choice. (I don't think I want her "exploring the web" at this age.... too much to see!)
I sure hope some of these ideas work out... they did for me; I guess sometimes we all need a break from entertaining.
Kids are so brilliant.... I am sure once you expose your lovely boy to new things, he won't need as much help keeping himself occupied. Enjoy it while you can.
2006-06-22 18:54:25 · answer #4 · answered by SK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 3.5 yr old was playing internet games on her own since age 2.5. There are cute, educational websites available. Try the sesame street games on pbskids.org, or the alphabet option on starfall.com. Also, The Wiggles website has a "game" page. If nothing else, find playdates... or look around for local churches who have "mother's day out" programs where they watch children once or twice a week. Letting him enteract with other children will keep him busy.
2006-06-26 07:58:20 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make things with left over packaging
Get him involved in your daily tasks, helping cook, bake etc
Drawing, painting
Write a letter to a loved-one (grandparent) Get him to dictate and add a picture.
If you're going crazy, invite other parents with bored kids to your home. Let the kids interact and play! Then bring up this subject with the parents and exchange ideas!
2006-06-22 22:06:38 · answer #6 · answered by Shona L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a kindergarten starter packet and get ideas on some things to do. some are real easy and they learn from it and its fun for them. like play i want you to find something red in the house or shapes. i have twin 3yr old boys and a girl almost 5 and it keeps them busy a while. its to hot here to do anything but swim. so i know what you're going through. Dancing is a good thing to.
2006-06-22 19:38:54 · answer #7 · answered by Chantell L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why dont you try and have him do some art. Get the string red licorace, froot loops, and he can make a necklace for you him his dad, what about some kind of gymnastics class. Its hard I no, but maybe its time to have a brother or sister for him. May be long term thought, but might be worth it for everybody involved. Good Luck
2006-06-22 18:22:28 · answer #8 · answered by ms.mary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 3 year old and anything that changes alot like computer website for kids is a good idea.. Nickjr.com has great stuff for kids their age.. Also my daughter like coloring and drawing. You might want to think about building blocks. Crafts work good too anything with glue they love... Good luck
2006-06-22 18:30:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really its not about keeping him occupied, its about making sure he is having fun and being happy. Color, read, sing and dance with him. Make maracas with empty bottles and beans so you guys can dance. Have him help you wipe down the glass. Have him help you match the laundry. You should cherish the free time you have with your child and instead of occupying him, you should use your time and develop his mind as much as you can.
2006-06-22 18:24:21 · answer #10 · answered by ABNAM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋