Today we played with paint! I put four large drops of different colored paints inside a large ziplock bag. Then I let Tytan move the colors around! We wrote his name, wrote out numbers, shapes, and talked about the colors!
At first, I taped it to the window, but because it was so bright outside, he couldn't see very well, so we went to the living room!
Some other things we have found to be fun is...
playing basketball!
Tytan usually shoots by himself, but sometimes he likes Dad's help!
Going to PetCo!
Teaching them how to use tools!
Going to get frozen yogurt! Or hot chocolate :]
There are also a few others that we have enjoyed doing, but I didnt get pictures of!
--Walking on pillows-- I know this sounds funny, but it really helps with their balance and coordination to lay pillows around the room and have them walk on them. Tytan thinks it's hilarious when he falls!
--Exercise with them!-- Recently I have been working out at home rather than a gym. Tytan likes to do planks with me, and I use him as my weights. I will do a post about that sometime in the future!
--Counting out all our fruit snacks, cookies, crackers, and any other treat he gets during the day!
--Having them help clean-- I make Tytan put all his dirty laundry and toys away where they go. He also helps put the dirty laundry in the washing machine and dryer. He puts his dishes away in the dishwasher when he is done. And when he spills something on the floor, I have taught him to get a towel and clean it up. Though he is not always perfect, I feel like it is teaching him self sufficiency and these are his "daily chores".
There are many other things that can keep you and your kids busy during the day without constantly watching tv or playing with toys. If you have any other things that you have found have help you get through your day, comment below! I always love new ideas!
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