Fun Things to do With Kids

There should never be a time when kids are sitting around bored. There is always something fun to do...whether it is a craft, game, make-believe, or going to museums. Use your imagination to come up with fun things to do with your kids. The sillier the better as far as I'm concerned and kids love it when they see a grown up willing to get silly with them. Here are a few sites and books that I think are great resources for ideas. HAVE FUN!
Websites:

• List of fun things to do
• Family Fun Ideas
• Bonus games and ideas website
• Activities by state
• Fun kids site with monitored chat
• Traditional kid's games with instructions/rules

Books:

• Outdoor Activities for Kids: Over 100 fun things to do outside By Linda Dobson
• Art Fun (Art and Activities for Kids) By Kim Solga
• 365 Afterschool Activities: TV-Free Fun for Kids 7-12 By Sheila Ellison
• Sumer Fun!: 60 Activities for a Kid-Perfect Summer By Susan Williamson
• Weekends With the Kids: Activities, Crafts, Recipes, Hundreds of Ideas for Family Fun By Sara Perry
• Green Beans & Tambourines: Over 30 Summer Projects and Activities for Fun-Loving Kids By Jennifer Storey Gillis
• The Rainy Day Activity Book By Jennifer Rader

There is a plethora of books out there with children's activities in mind. Go to your local library or visit Barnes and Noble or Amazon for some great examples. *****Please use caution when you use the computer or internet for activities. Kids should be supervised when on the internet to make sure no "adult" material is accessed. There are predators on the internet and every nanny should be aware of that. ****Also, make sure the safety of the kids is your first priority no matter what you are doing together.