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These are strange times we’re in. Due to the pandemic, many adults are working at home, and kids are home for (not just from) school. My kids get their school work done in a shorter amount of time than they used to in their entire school day, which means they have more down time. What to do in that time, especially when so many things are closed? My 12-year-old daughter has been complaining of being bored more often, even though she has many interests including drawing and reading. She also had been pestering me to buy tickets to a concert she wants to see this summer. So I made her a deal! Make a list of 100 things for kids to do when bored to help her keep busy and to share on my blog, and I’ll get her the tickets! She got the tickets! Unfortunately, the concert has now been cancelled, but I’ll be working out something else with her. Either way – she now has a list of many things to do, and can be proud of inspiring other kids as well! Here’s her list!
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