Tagged: Bored, Engage, Homeschool, learn
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February 28, 2018 at 2:31 pm #18914
Hi! I have a 6th grade boy homeschooler. We live rually so when he is done with school and any sport activities he can get very bored. What can I do? He already spends WAY to much time on Computers of all kinds. This includes gaming. Need other things to engage him with.
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February 28, 2018 at 8:26 pm #19648
read!!!!!!
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March 1, 2018 at 12:09 pm #20263
HI Everyone! Not sure how to respond individually, however thank you for all the replies Yes, we read but he hates it. We read with an audio reader and it’s better. We just finished A Wrinkle In Time in time for the movie as a treat for finishing. We do play board games as a family but board games are expensive,and I’ve gotten jilted on used games. He love Monopoly and beats us every time. But it’s such a long game. As to art, yes he likes it but IF it’s on the computer.
Please let me know if there’s a way to respond individually. Not so great at this. lol
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February 28, 2018 at 9:26 pm #19756
Family game nite..even help cleaning up but talking is good for us
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March 1, 2018 at 9:53 am #20175
Is he interested in anything artistic, like drawing, music, etc.?
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March 1, 2018 at 5:09 pm #20424
Does he have a pet? Or animals he is responsible for?
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March 2, 2018 at 9:35 am #20722
Play music, dance, cook, make chores fun.
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March 2, 2018 at 10:36 am #20762
More outdoor activities: nature scavenger hunt, outdoor walks (with you, maybe) and a flashlight, build a fort
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April 4, 2018 at 8:05 am #29418
First you should identify her interests. Then try to concentrate her more towards that.
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April 18, 2018 at 5:55 am #33890
Play music
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April 18, 2018 at 9:24 pm #34210
maybe music but also video games like guitar hero that can then be transferred into real life. or sports in wii
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April 18, 2018 at 10:27 pm #34228
Maybe he just hasn’t read anything he’s liked yet. I know I have to be really into a book to appreciate it. How about volunteer work? I really do think that helps build character. I don’t know how that works with his age in an actual place of business, but maybe you two can do something together. Clean up a park, offer to walk a neighbor’s dog while they’re working, go through clothes and donate to a worthy cause. Anything! It might make him appreciate what he has more. 🙂 Good luck!
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October 2, 2018 at 3:52 am #88572
I think the thing with kids is to still try and push them to stay active because in all honestly no one needs to be spending time on their electronics instead of just being. playing outside, reading books, collecting things, volunteering, going to a youth center to be around kids the same age, getting into music or insturments are all awesome things kids can do
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November 26, 2018 at 7:18 pm #104345
Amazing information thank you all
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November 26, 2018 at 8:59 pm #104365
something musical or athletic
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November 27, 2018 at 6:06 am #104412
yes
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November 28, 2018 at 10:53 pm #105974
It is hard with kiddos that age. Maybe help him explore new interest or hobbies? My Hubs and Son race and build RC cars. My daughter likes to scrapbook. I freebie hunt/coupon.
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December 20, 2019 at 1:51 pm #279907
Its so hard sometimes.. especially with the colder weather
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July 20, 2020 at 6:32 am #341514
try to engage him with chores…this way he could help at home…or some cooking or arts?
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July 22, 2020 at 10:18 am #342081
dance , walk outside , board games
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July 22, 2020 at 10:39 am #342097
walk outside, bike games pretend games
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July 24, 2020 at 12:15 am #342633
my child is bored in the house am play with my kids
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July 24, 2020 at 8:34 am #342665
We started a new routine we do chores for a bit then earning a hour of tv electronics then there is another chore and then another hour of tv time or electronic, afteroons for physical fitness outside depending on the weather and then evening chores and family time after dinner so we all watch tv by bed time it’s reading it has really helped change the I’m bored tantrums as everyone is to busy doing things that have to be done.
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July 27, 2020 at 10:08 pm #343558
suggession activities stem activities
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July 29, 2020 at 2:10 am #344370
So many great ideas
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August 7, 2020 at 10:58 pm #347525
my son bored in the house
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August 10, 2020 at 10:58 am #347930
good hints, desperate to read this during our lock down
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August 21, 2020 at 5:15 pm #351215
my child bored all time am entertaiment with games
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August 23, 2020 at 7:50 am #351613
play outside
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August 26, 2020 at 8:53 pm #353202
If you child(ren) is bored, try more family oriented activities. Depending on your childs age, select games or activities to their liking. I.e. my 3 girls love to help cook, play board games and play with their dolls. If i suggest that i, their mama, plays as well, which is something I don’t normally do, they will get excited and won’t feel as “bored” as before. You know your children better than anyone, color to gather, start a new hobbie, go on a walk after schooling and have your child tell you what’s something they’d like to do, for a change. Hope this helps.
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August 28, 2020 at 1:58 am #354181
There are fun educational games online or tv shows that he could watch. If you have a set daily routine with breakfast, school, lunch, play outside, snack, dinner, shower,bed time. That would work too. Mabey invest in some board games or cards. Incorporate some chores before he uses any electronics.
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August 31, 2020 at 11:57 am #355421
I try to take him outside to play for a little or we play some board games or puzzles.
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September 1, 2020 at 2:34 pm #355931
I love taking my kids on walks and bike rides. We also paint and hide rocks. Super fun and gets them out of the house!
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September 2, 2020 at 6:20 pm #356215
A themed scavenger hunt works with my kids
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September 6, 2020 at 12:31 am #343336
I find my children can even enjoy cleaning and helping out around the house if they do it with me. Sometimes we throw random dance parties. Anything to keep moving.
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October 1, 2020 at 7:01 am #368709
My son typically is a very active child. He was too high energy and some times he lost his concentration to focus. It’s very hard this time because we are doing virtual home school witch is hard for him to understand why he can’t go to school.
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October 1, 2020 at 8:04 am #368717
nice
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October 1, 2020 at 9:34 pm #357547
Go for a walk, play board games, have him help you with chores/cook.
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October 2, 2020 at 9:48 am #369334
My son likes to draw. Maybe something he can build or create. Maybe even cooking.
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October 7, 2020 at 7:30 am #371251
Nature walks/ ABC savenger hunt outside. Learn to woodwork-build a treehouse/canoe. Not only do they plan but they get to use their hands and brains and accomplish something ❤️
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October 7, 2020 at 7:54 am #371265
As parents you often hear I’m bored. I always start by take care of our hygiene together if possible have breakfast exercise planning what are days activities will be in between Zoom and video chatting for work and school will be. Allow the child or children to assist as a reminder of errands we have to accomplish. Helping with daily chores. While doing homework assignments give breaks. Talk about stuff other then school. Choose a current event to read about and ask what have you learned or what’s your opinion on their current tv shows cartoons etc
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October 7, 2020 at 2:42 pm #371511
I set up scavenger hunts for my kids aged 5 and 4 with stuff from around the house or themed for different holidays. I’ll write a list out with hand drawn pics beside the words. We do this everyday so that the kids can be more aware of their surroundings. So it’s a fun learning experience, for me as well!
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October 15, 2020 at 7:12 pm #374657
Such a great idea.
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October 16, 2020 at 12:21 pm #374861
Scavenger hunts are great! We do them alot.
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October 18, 2020 at 1:09 am #375141
Amazing information thank you so much.
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October 18, 2020 at 9:36 am #375183
awesome info
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October 22, 2020 at 7:22 pm #376157
Excellent.
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October 28, 2020 at 2:30 pm #379896
My kids love to help me bake muffins, cookies,etc.
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October 30, 2020 at 9:57 am #380762
I can advise reading and board games. We also cook together with children and learn languages. A lot of time is spent on homework. They love to watch cartoons, so it is difficult to control the time on the tablet, but I try to watch with them so that this time is spent together.
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November 1, 2020 at 9:56 pm #381254
Amazing information.
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November 14, 2020 at 9:25 pm #375289
Trampoline has been my best purchase for my son.
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November 14, 2020 at 9:25 pm #375587
Thank you for sharing.
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November 25, 2020 at 4:54 pm #388895
Try Legos or building flakes. My son loves them.
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November 26, 2020 at 8:18 am #388985
thanks
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November 27, 2020 at 11:18 am #389085
Chores that don’t feel like chores: raking leaves in the fall, a garden in the spring etc. Learn to cook and be responsible for one meal a week (including shopping list). Big muscle activity to counter the screen time: skateboarding? Maybe you could help him build a small ramp.
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December 29, 2020 at 4:58 pm #396924
Scavenger hunts have been a game
Changer. I make a list of things I know my son can find in the yard and once he’s found all of it, he will draw pictures of what he found. Keeps him busy! I also think reading is great if they can find something they’re interested in. -
January 18, 2021 at 11:10 am #402032
I would get him to clean his room, wash dishes while listening to music, make chores fun and give him a point which equals a dollar value and then end of the week he has a couple of dollars. Earning his way.
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January 19, 2021 at 1:21 pm #402450
When my son is bored, we have a dance party. I throw on some of his favorite songs right off of youtube, and we get to grooving!
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