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Monday, April 2, 2012

Spring Break Boredom Busters 2012

I know a large majority of my friends with school age children woke up this morning and said "Oh crap shoot! The kids are out of school this week...now what?!?!"
"Hi, my name is Sara, and I'm here to help!"
Below is a list of 6 kid tested activities that are sure to keep your kids busy (for at least 10 minutes, I promise!)
Enjoy!



MAGICAL COLOR-CHANGING DRINKS
-drop food coloring in bottom of a cup, let dry overnight
-Add ice in cup
-Pour in water or clear pop for a magical surprise!





BAKING SODA CLAY
2 c. baking soda
1 c. corn starch
1 1/4 c. water
food coloring (optional)

-Combine all ingredients
-Cook over medium heat until mixture resembles mashed potatoes
-Remove from heat and let cool in a glass bowl covered with a damp towel
-Sculpt using water to make pieces stick together
-Dry out for 2 days
-Paint with acrylic paint (can be sanded)




SIDEWALK CHALK PAINT
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. water
food coloring
-Mix water and cornstarch, divide into small bowls
-Color with food coloring of choice
-Paint on sidewalk/driveway (completely washes away in rain or with hose)





SHARPIE TIE-DYE
-Rubberband pre-washed white t shirt over plastic cups
-Color small circle with sharpie in center of shirt
-slowly drop rubbing alcohol onto marker
-watch as color spreads!
-Heat set in hot wash or with warm iron



 CLOUD DOUGH
8 c. flour
1 c. baby oil

-combine ingredients together
-may take several minutes or mixing for dough to be moldable




TIME CAPSULE
Studies show that between the ages of 6-9, kids are the most interested in where they came from. Why not start early and put together a time capsule for when they reach that quizzical age?! Here is a list of suggestions to include. Gather supplies and fill a box then hide it away in a closet for a few years!

-List of favorites things (ex. foods, friends, toys, games, shows, etc.)
-Load of shredded paper (to toss around when you open it!)
-Favorite character toy
-Current family picture
-a Hand print and footprint to compare later
-Note of current height and weight

**Please expand on this list. This is just to get you started!

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