Unplugged

We spent a bit too much time this week plugged in. After dropping Megan at daisy camp each day we came home and ended up at some point in the morning on the computer or video games. The weather was absolutely crappy so I couldn't really blame them for seeking their fun in the form of video games, but the over-stimulation took it's toll and toward the end of the week they were not very happy people. There was way too much bickering. So.....we did a project.

Thursday after lunch, I informed them that they would be "unplugged" for the rest of the day. Then I started them on this little activity:

 A close up of their work:

Basically, I traced their shadow on paper, they cut it out then glued it onto posterboard, then they went through old magazines and cut out different pictures of things that interest them. They really had a good time doing it! The boys actually did this while Megan was at camp but she liked it so much that she wanted to do one too ;)

 And a little sister-lovin' ;)

I've really been struggling with finding fun things for them to do. Hopefully this weather will break and we can get outside this week!!