The "I'm Bored" Bag

Get a small mesh or cloth bag. Put about 10 random, age appropriate, small, non-choking size items in the bag.

Your kids’ imagination will do the rest.

Ideas:

  • Toy soldier
  • Lego
  • Popsicle stick
  • Plastic animal
  • Ribbon
  • Button
  • Rubber band
  • Dice
  • Paper clip
  • Eraser
  • Lincoln Log
  • Bolt
  • Nut
  • Small doll
  • Bobby pin
  • Quarter, nickel, penny
  • Balloon

Tip:

If all else fails,
smile and nod.