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Well, I watch my nieces and nephews. We plan outings and fun things in advance the week before, so we know what we are going to be doing (i.e. park time, museums, activities).
I try to plan out a schedule ahead of time with activities to do that are offered throughout our town–library, camps, etc..
summer camps and outdoor adventures
They don’t have video game systems or any other electronic devices, so they have to play the way I did when I was a kid. They always complain that they don’t have anything to do, but once they get outside they always find something to do. They have great imaginations if you force them to use them.
lots of trips to the park, to the museums and to the aquarium
I like to let them play with a chalkboard and play school.