I hope no one objects to this self indulgent post. I just wanted to start a thread for ideas for things to do with the kids whilst separated - like a bucket list. I want to get to a list of 100 activities that don't include the TV or video games or other electronic devices, iPads, etc. activities to help the father/mother bond with the kids
Of course we all have kids of different ages, toddlers, pre-teen and teenagers and different sexes of course! So if you post , say which category your activities pertain to: toddlers, preschool, preteen, teenagers etc.
Here is my first list of 25 or so I've tried not to include activities with the family. I would like more activities to do indoors - on the wet, cold and rainy days
Game of soccer in the park Fly a kite Get a drone and fly it Ten pin bowling Go to Alton Towers - theme park Go to water world - water theme park Go to see Xxx in Wales Go to see Xxx in Brighton A cycle ride in Cannock or Hicks Lodge Go Ape - zip wire and high ropes Play board games Play Nerf Wars Play cards Run a 5k - park run Go to Snowdome - indoor ski slope by home Family Camp with the scouts Go camping with XXXX and xxx Electric scootering Go to scooter park - normal scoorters Go to 20-20 cricket Get a creative toy and build - meccano? Go to cinema Go out for a pizza night Fiireworks display in November in UK
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I have 4 kids. D12 S9 S3 and S1. It's definitely tough finding things to do with all of them as little ones nap and the age difference is pretty large. This weekend tho we were able to Go sledding on hill by house. Made ninja turtle masks out of paper plates. s3 loves them. Had a dance party at least 2 times a day. Going to make cookies with D12 and any of the boys who want to help.
I would like to take them skiing soon. Will go camping this summer. Going to get them to help plant a garden and flowers
I try not to just do fun things tho. I do expect them to help with chores and responsibilities. I had them growing up. They should too
The person that you will spend the most time with in your life is yourself, so make yourself as interesting as possible.
Build stuff with Lego Go for a bike ride Play tennis at the local court Go out, buy a magazine and have coffee Choose a recipe to make, go buy the stuff and make it Play a board game Play cars Film a little movie Act out a play and film it Make something out of wood Make a scrapbook Draw or paint Build a robot out of recycling stuff Go bowling Go for a swim Go for a 'night walk' or a 'rain walk'
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We receive & we lose, and must try to achieve gratitude & embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses - Dubus
Sotto and Tyler thanks I have an extra 8 on the 'bucket list'
Making cookies or cakes Film a movie! Fab idea! Play tennis! Make something out of wood Draw....both kids like sketching Art ....make a collage Go swimming Go for a day walk
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I also have returned to the church and D3 likes going with me. Although I can't sing or dance, I have no problem singing or dancing with D3. I could barely dance at my wedding and wouldn't even sing in the shower because I'm so bad, but I have no fear with D3.
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My kids are boys aged 11 and 8 : my list is now 57
Bucket list with the boys - 57
Game of football Fly a kite Get a drone and fly it Ten pin bowling Go to Alton Towers Go to water world Go to see Xxxx in Wales Go to see XXXX in Brighton A cycle ride in Cannock or Hicks Lodge Go Ape Play board games Play Nerf Wars Play cards Run a 5k - park run Go to Snowdome Family Camp with the scouts Go camping with XXXX Electric scootering Go to scooter park Go to 20-20 cricket Get a creative toy and build - meccano? Go to cinema Go out for a pizza Fireworks display Making cookies or cakes Film a movie! Play tennis! Make something out of wood Draw....both kids like sketching Art ....make a collage Go swimming A day of conservation A day hiking.... Up A mountain Trampoline park War museum London Science museum London Visit Cadburys chocolate factory Play crazy golf! Hire a boat/ go sailing Visit a castle Indoor wall climbing Go Ape Forest Segway Make a meal from scratch Write a letter to mum with love Go Karting! Go to a music festival Help Dad decorate my room Go strawberry picking Make ice cream Make popcorn Make a 1000 piece jigsaw Have a water fight Play chess - they can both play now Make Pizzas Visit Grandad and family Have a kids toy sale! Do some charity/voluntary work
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Going to a really good adventure playground is another one. Or what about a family challenge, like the mudder courses? My SS used to like making home made cards for people too. What about offering to walk a dog for an older person sometimes? Maybe joint story time? My sister read The Hobbit to us when I was about 10 and I've always remembered that.
Also, baking bread? I used to do that with my Dad. We also built a cathedral out of matchsticks and I have some nice memories of that. Family bike rides are nice too.
Sounds like you and your boys are going to have some fun Isit....
T 13 M 7 Me 48 H 46 SS 15 BD 7.14 PA D final 5.16 (H filed)
We receive & we lose, and must try to achieve gratitude & embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses - Dubus
