Truth be told, my kids don’t typically complain that they’re bored. Instead, they ask to watch TV or a movie. And… truth be told, our household watches more than our fair share of TV and movies.
For us, there’s a strong link between boredom and our TV/movie watching. It’s so easy for me to turn on the TV or put on a movie. I know it’s not ideal. I know it’s better for my children to be actively engaged in the world around them, rather than passively watch from the sidelines.
Play really does matter. I spoke with some of my favourite Aussie bloggers: Christie from Childhood101.com; Debs from LearnwithPlayathome.com; and Kate from PickleBums.com, to get their thoughts on how to get bored kids playing.
(If you’re reading this post in an email or reader, click HERE to see the video).
(Unfortunately Kate’s internet connection got cut off during our chat, but hopefully we’ll have another chance to hear from her soon).
So, if your family is like mine, hopefully the strategies and ideas in the hangout will help your family play more. To help us, (*cough*… I really mean me), unplug the TV a bit more, I’ve also put together a list of ideas, perfect for those, “I’m bored” moments that may creep up during the day . Happy playing!
Activities for Children: Bored Kids
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