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amother
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Post Wed, May 06 2020, 2:05 pm
I finally got the screen time down to something that both mom and kids can work with, now that the weather has been improving (still way too much for my liking, but I have to be realistic). But today is so dreary out. What can I do to keep my young teen and preteen busy? My son keeps busy with diamond art for some of the day (I owe a huge thanks to the mother who posted about it before pesach!), but what else can he do? My daughter isn’t so interested in crafts...
All ideas welcome and appreciated!
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amother
Denim


 

Post Wed, May 06 2020, 2:56 pm
Following!
My 16 yrs old daughter is in a bad mood! Finished all her classes for the day...
Making soup right now so busy for the next half hour....then what?
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amother
Plum


 

Post Wed, May 06 2020, 2:57 pm
Friendship bracelets. My 14 dd is into them. Google for easy instructions.

Also got a mannequin with human Hair with a book on braids.

Science books.

Baking, my kids are having fun in the kitchen.

Painting.
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sky




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, May 06 2020, 2:59 pm
Step-by-step painting website has amazing acrylic painting tutorials
My kids loved it
I ordered supplies in advance for bad weather days

Learn to type

Excersize video (is that screen time?)

Paint by number (diff levels)
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silverlining3




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, May 07 2020, 9:00 pm
Puzzle
Canvas or whichever paint
If she enjoys photography, online tutorial on how to use a camera
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amother
Smokey


 

Post Thu, May 07 2020, 10:39 pm
And what about for kids who need to move more?
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TwinsMommy




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, May 07 2020, 11:05 pm
Exercise or learn to dance videos are fun. Most evenings after my kids are in bed I'm doing about 30 minutes.
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amother
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Post Thu, May 07 2020, 11:56 pm
amother [ Smokey ] wrote:
And what about for kids who need to move more?


Excersize videos
We found 2 good ‘kosher’ options
Fitness blender - filter for men only - free
Eli Goodman excersize video - purchased

Biking.
Jumping rope.
Jogging.
My kids have been setting goals for themselves. Like bike in x amount of time or do x amount of jumping ropes. One of my sons bikes during each recess break. Another every day setting another jogging goal by house. It’s been amazing for them.
(My boys are pretty husky and they have lost a TON of weight during the quarantine)
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