Day 2 of Spring Break was much like Day 1. Indoors.
Although it's been nice having the kids together again to play with each other, it's also been challenging to try and keep them busy, occupied and entertained. Especially since Parker is
totally used to being stimulated 7 hours a day!
We started the morning off with a coloring "contest" between the 3 of us. The goal was to "take our time" and "color inside the lines". This is a big challenge for Parker because he has the mindset to hurry and get it done fast...so, we are working on this. With Colton, it is about practicing to color in longer strokes and stay inside the lines. I got some cute Spring printouts from this website:
After that Parker reminded me of some books that I had got at a yard sale a few years back. Full of crafts, experiements, and other activites for kids to do. I told him he could pick out any activity as long as we had all of the supplies. He found a really cool tie dye activity using food coloring and paper towels -- see pictures below. It was fun for them because you can fold the towel in many different ways and shapes to have a different design of tie dye.
Lunch time!! I'm a sucker for making forts and tents. What a better way to eat lunch than in a tent!?
Mrs. B. sent home some "homework" for the kids just to keep their minds sharp over the break. Today Parker practiced writing his numbers. He's doing quite well without asking for my help. He is also reading short books with sight words fluently now.
Let's hope Day 3 brings us outdoors! I have a great idea planned for them if the weather cooperates!
