What are you doing with your 4 y.o.?

Temp6313048411121614 · August 2011

We're getting bored. I'll also post similar toddlers, so sorry if you see it 2x. I feel like we're never doing anything new and fun. Keep in mind I'm a SAHM with 3 kids, so I can't take them to the pool or anything by myself, it's been 100 degrees around here lately, and we live in the middle of nowhere (so I'm looking for indoor activities). TIA.

franciscaz · August 2011

Harm is in an amazing pre-k program that runs through the school year. He did a summer camp but we have had him home now for a few weeks and it is rough on him. I'm lucky b/c the twins are more mobile than last year but we still have to stave off cabin fever. One thing either I or my nanny does (I work from home full time) is plan a daily art activity when the other kids are asleep. We paint, make clay, bake together, etc. The main thing is for one hour he has some one on one time in a really interactive activity. We got some idea books from Barnes and Nobles and that is where we get most of our crafting ideas.

mabma80 · August 2011

We are in the same situation. Luckily, preschool starts in three weeks, so DS1 will be busy soon enough.

I'll have three kids soon. Third is due next month, but then winter comes making it worse for entertaining a toddler and baby.

You can do craft projects, go to indoor play places, have playdates.

HarrietNJMommy · August 2011

I take all 3 kids to the lake or pool myself. I've been doing it for the past 2 years. This year, it's been very easy for me - they all walk, can help tote stuff and listen to me! LOL!

My girls are in summer camp, but it's half day, so I have all 3 the rest of the day. We do crafts, play outside in our swingset, set up the baby pool and slip n slide, chalk art outside, ride bikes and trikes, bubble machine, etc.

So much to do!!!!

Also, none of my kids nap, so I can be out and about all day.......the more I wear them out during the day, the faster they go to sleep at night!

addison_clark · August 2011

Every summer I make a "To-Do' List. It keeps us from getting bored! I will copy and paste, sorry it is so long!

Go on a bike ride

Pirate Day, homemade eye patch, treasure hunt and treasure chest

Have a picnic

Build a fort

Make spaghetti and meatballs and watch Lady and the Tramp

Go on a treasure hunt

Make hand/footprint art

Make a veil and have a wedding day

Make old coins shiny w/ salt & vinegar

Make marshmallow shooters

Make an obstacle course

Cut out and make a collage of favorite summer things

Wash cars and bikes

Paint cement with water

Squirt bottle tag

Make slime

Freeze things in ice and dig them out

Take care of our garden

Memorize a scripture

Do school book activities

Craft day

Magnetic fishing

Read books

Learn to spell and write our last name

Set up a lemonade stand

Swim lessons

Tee-ball

Make popsicles

Create a rainbow out of food

Have a blindfolded taste testing lunch

Make an edible necklace

Make mini pizzas

Make cookies for a friend

Have a candlelit family dinner

Make watermelon pops

Have a Bug themed lunch

And then I have a To-Go list as well. (Park, library, etc but I just pasted the stay at home activities) HTH!

KL777 · August 2011

DS is 3.5 and we do:

-Playdates at the library meeting room with a moms' group that I'm a part of. Children of all ages can partcipate.

-Indoor Bounce House

-The children's area in the library (we typically do this one during the school year)

-Backyard kiddie pool and sprinkler (just for a little bit if it's really hot)

-Children's museums

-Hide and Seek in the house

-Dancing to music in the house

-Coloring, mega blocks, small movable toy characters, Play Doh, Activity Mat, etc.

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