I'm+bored


 * So you found your way here because you're bored and don't know what to do. Here's a list. Almost everyone can find even one thing on this list to keep them busy for a while. **
 * Don't forget our wiki's links page too .**

1. READ A BOOK!!
 * email and tell me what you read
 * read a recipe
 * read a manual
 * read the subtitles on your movie
 * read a letter
 * read the junk mail
 * read to someone little
 * read to someone big
 * teach someone the reading strategies (visualising, summarising, monitoring, questioning, making connections, predicting)

2. WRITE SOMETHING!!!
 * write an email
 * write and post a letter
 * write a story
 * write a list of your favourtie things, a wish list, any list
 * write a review of a movie, book or TV show

3. DRAW A PICTURE
 * copy one from a book
 * look out the window and draw what you see
 * draw a scene from a movie, book or TV show
 * design a new book, DVD or game cover
 * trace and colour
 * sit in front of a mirror and draw yourself.
 * draw a design of a new bedroom/classrooom/mansion/playground/backyard/shopping centre/park/aquatic centre
 * add something nice to your green art book
 * draw a picture in the grid in your maths book then work out the path for it (EG 2 left, 4 right, 3 up, 1 down/ E4, C5, J10). Email your path to a friend to try out.
 * Use an old paintbrush and a jar of water to paint outside on the ground. The pictures will disappear.

4. LEARN SOMETHING
 * go to the internet or library and find something you don't know anything about
 * learn a new sport
 * learn a new game
 * learn a new craft
 * learn a new language
 * learn sign language
 * learn to sew, knit or crochet
 * try to learn the names of all tthe countries in the world and their capital cities
 * LEARN THE TIMES TABLES!!!!!!!

5. GET ON THE COMPUTER
 * practise typing
 * make a PowerPoint animation
 * ask for permission then download Photostory3 and make a movie
 * email me about your holidays
 * find some good sites or games to share with your friends
 * go into Paint and draw a picture
 * learn how to play one of the windows games (minesweeper, solitaire, or my favourite, Mahjong)

6. GO OUTSIDE
 * ride a bike
 * rollerblade
 * play a ball game
 * make a tent
 * go for a swim
 * takes your parents/grandparents for a walk
 * do some gardening
 * play with a pet
 * lie on your back and watch the clouds
 * use a magnifying glass in the garden
 * collect interesting things for a nature table
 * plant some seeds to care for
 * wash the car

GET READY FOR SCHOOL
 * clean out your bag
 * clean out your pencil case
 * make a list of things that need replacing (blue/black/red pens, lead pencils, coloured pencils/textas, rubber, sharpener, 30cm ruler, highlighters, scissors, glue)
 * check that your uniform is clean
 * put your school hat in your bag
 * look for lost library books