Ahhh.... I'm so bored. You'll never hear that in your house, right?
Tried reading the work of Peter Spier, Bored, Nothing to Do? It talks about two siblings who were so bored to the point their mother takes them outside to quit playing video games and watching TV. While in their garage, they build an full-size airplane and male it fly. Didn't read the book yet? Pick up a copy today. Whether your 7, 17, 47, it doesn't matter, you'll still enjoy it. That also means I'm reading it again.
Boredom brought about the airplane project in Spier's book. Boredom is a problem among most young people today. I want to share two solutions to boredom that can offer help you through these summer months. Feel free to share these with other parents..
Last fall, I came across an article by our local librarian. She said that if a child gets bored it produces creativity. Ponder this for a moment! If they are bored, they will definitely look for something to do. This is where creativity comes in and becomes necessary for your kids to conjure up their own creative projects. The 2 siblings in Spier's books were so bored that soon creativity set in to enable them to build and fly their airplane project.
From this, you can see the importance of providing an environment that stirs up their senses and imagination. Look for items to stimulate creativity. These may include simple items like play doh or complicated craft kits that build marshmallow guns. I tell you boredom will drive them to do something!
If you let them overcome boredom on their own and allow them to come up with creative ideas, you are on your way to solving the summer boredom blues.
Another solution is to let your kids know where you keep all these cool blocks, kits or art supplies. If all your son does is sit in front of the computer, remind him where your digital camera is. Encourage him to make a list of pictures he wants to take and let him loose. Then, show your daughter where the scrapbooking supplies are. She can make a scrapbook of her brother's pictures. It's just that simple.
Since moms are so busy, I want to help you this summer. I have a list which could prove to be successful summer activities for kids. Usually, I share them with my subscribers, but I want to share it with you, too. You can get your copy of 206 summer fun activites right here: LINK
Now, you can print it and put it up on the refrigerator door. Send your child to the frig when they are bored. Have them choose a number between 1 and 206. Look up that activity and get started having summer fun. On a final note, this particular list was sent to me a couple of years ago and even I can't figure out who gave it to me. |
