I've discovered that kids that behave are kids who have a structured environment. That doesn't mean like a boot camp by any means, but to have specific activities planned at certain times. This gives them something to look forward to, and also keeps them occupied and behaving well. For instance, after lunch each day perhaps schedule painting, or a craft. And always keep the sessions short enough so they don't get bored. We do our major activities between 1-3, and then have snack....it works out perfect.
Nena, just because you don't have a car doesn't mean you can't have fun!!!!! Kids love crafts, nature, reading, silly games. For about $10 you can go to Walmart and get construction paper and glue and maybe some other things and try doing some craft projects. Things like pipe cleaners, fuzzy balls, different textured stuff all works well. Especially if you stick to a theme.......we just did spring. We cut out flower pots and flowers and glued them all together and made a "pretend" garden. It took 2 afternoons, and the kids were delighted w/ their results. You could also buy a pack of seeds ( like 89cents or so ) and try doing some planting with them. All you'd need is a cheap bag of potting soil, and a window with good light. They can watch the progress over a period of a couple of weeks, and they get all excited when it starts to grow!
There are endless possibilities on a strict budget. Kids also love to cook. Although the stove is too dangerous, instant pudding, or ice cream sundaes are fun for them to do themselves.
We do the game "simon says" a lot ,and ring around the rosy. My 2 year old loves it....she dies laughing every time!
Good luck!!!!!!!
BTW, just so you know everyday doens't have to be like an activity fest. If my kids are doing well playing on their own, then I'll skip it. When they get antsy, then out comes the construction paper!
Nena, just because you don't have a car doesn't mean you can't have fun!!!!! Kids love crafts, nature, reading, silly games. For about $10 you can go to Walmart and get construction paper and glue and maybe some other things and try doing some craft projects. Things like pipe cleaners, fuzzy balls, different textured stuff all works well. Especially if you stick to a theme.......we just did spring. We cut out flower pots and flowers and glued them all together and made a "pretend" garden. It took 2 afternoons, and the kids were delighted w/ their results. You could also buy a pack of seeds ( like 89cents or so ) and try doing some planting with them. All you'd need is a cheap bag of potting soil, and a window with good light. They can watch the progress over a period of a couple of weeks, and they get all excited when it starts to grow!
There are endless possibilities on a strict budget. Kids also love to cook. Although the stove is too dangerous, instant pudding, or ice cream sundaes are fun for them to do themselves.
We do the game "simon says" a lot ,and ring around the rosy. My 2 year old loves it....she dies laughing every time!
Good luck!!!!!!!
BTW, just so you know everyday doens't have to be like an activity fest. If my kids are doing well playing on their own, then I'll skip it. When they get antsy, then out comes the construction paper!
