{try this at home}

Do you care for kiddos and sometimes run out of ideas to do with the kids???  If so, read on!  I would like to share a little something with you. :) 

This idea came to me while babysitting my younger siblings, Collin (7) and Hope (5).  We call it: activities.  Pretty creative, huh?  I know I should come up with a better name!  But that's the name for now.

We start by writing out "activities" (hence the name) on strips of paper.  After folding all the strips, we place them in a bowl.  You can probably guess the next step. :)  I have the kids take turns in picking an activity to do.  Here are some activity ideas: short games (e.x. Go Fish, match games, etc.), read a book together, and prepare a snack (popcorn's our favorite).  If you have high-energy kids, include a slip that tells them to run around the house several times! ;)  Also, I included small chores for them to do.  They were motivated to finish them so they can go on to the next activity! :)  The possibilities are endless!  Be creative!