Works-for-Me Wednesday: Activity Sticks

I read about this idea last summer, though I can’t remember where. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m going to give it a whirl this year.

Write a bunch of different activities on popsicle sticks (the kind you buy in craft stores). Some ideas are playing a board game, running in the sprinkler, going to the park, reading a book, etc. You can also include chores, just to make things interesting. Put the popsicle sticks in a cup or jar, and when your kids come to you, saying they’re bored, have them close their eyes and pick a stick. Then they have to do the activity on the stick.

Another variation is to have two cups of sticks, one for activities that include you (going to the park, library, etc), and one for activities they can do on their own. That way, if you’re busy and can’t participate, you can have them pick from the solo activities. If you have a little free time, have them pick something that you can all do together.

For more great tips on what to do when the kids are bored, head over to Rocks in My Dryer!

And if anyone knows where I read about this idea, let me know, so I can give proper credit!

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