2007-05-30 02:17:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
MY mother would not have understood the question at all. She shooed us out and locked the screen door till lunchtime.
Just teasing - I know this is a different world. Turn off the tv, and If you are lucky to have a backyard, spend some time in it every day. Lay out a blanket. Have a snack there. Look for bugs. Interrupt an ant line. Dig for worms. Look for pictures in the clouds. Heck, make mudpies. She'll soon be entertainng herself out there.
2007-05-30 02:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mamaj 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having a five year old girl myself, I know how hard it is to keep them occupied. I discovered many great ideas searching on the net. Just enter pre-schooler in your search engine and you will be spoilt for choice. There are some fantastic ideas to suit a wide variety of interests to do alone, or with others and will satisfy the bored little chatter-box for hours. I found many great suggestions that are also fun, inexpensive and educational.I found an idea that has evolved into our weekly mummy-daughter time and enhanced the bond between us. I stock up on very inexpensive colourful beads,plastic rope and other accessories. It has grown into what we fondly call 'our special time' and we have grown to cherish this bonding ritual, enhancing our relationship greatly. Your child will love making something they can be proud of and show off and is ideal to give as gifts to loved ones. It gets them off the couch, puts a halt to the constant chatter in your ear which can drive you nuts at times! and keeps th happy and busy for hours at a time. Also a great tool to enhance their fine motor skills,creativity and coordination,and boost their self-esteem because they can be proud of what they made. In our experience the best thing is that it has brought us closer and has become a ritual we fondly call "our special time".
Hope this helps!
2007-05-30 10:19:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though school is out, try to keep a consistent daily routine. That way, she won't always be nagging you about what to do next. You can sign her up for lessons or daycamp or something, but don't overdo it. Kids also need time to learn to entertain themselves and also just to enjoy the outdoors.
2007-05-30 09:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by l8ybugn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Library
2. Zoo
3. Amusement park (If you live close enough to one and can afford it, I'm sure he'll enjoy going to one once)
4. Read with him, write with him, color with him (It's summer, but there's no harm in allowing his mind to practice)
5. Picnic at the park with you and him and maybe a friend
6. Visit family members
7. He can join a camp
2007-05-30 11:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by Proud Mommy of 3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy some books,sidewalk chalk and coloring books and make sure there is a daily routine such as reading and coloring and do educational activities . Make sure you get them at least once a week to the library they usually have summer activities for the kids i know ours does . good luck .
2007-05-30 09:24:11 · answer #5 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dont forget independent play. If you believe it is your job to keep the child entertained the child will never learn to entertain his or herself.
2007-05-30 09:26:54 · answer #6 · answered by Wicked Little Lady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Um take him/her to the park,go swimming,read to him/her,go to a childrens musem(if there is one close to you),color,keep a routin though,
With my kids who are 6,5,3,17mons and 4 mons. we are going to the park,gonna go swimming,my 6 year old goes to summer school in June,they are involved in our librarys summer reading progam,gonna read books,color,watch a bit of cartoons,
2007-05-30 10:09:47 · answer #7 · answered by Dixie H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the beach or put him on a sport
2007-05-30 09:26:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋