Are Your Kids Ready to Ride Out the Hurricane?

It's been a while since we had to prepare to ride out a hurricane up here in Rhode Island. Right now I'm making a list of what we'll need to have on hand - bottled water, bread, peanut butter, flashlights & batteries, books, sharpies, cardstock, pool noodles, story cubes ... what, is my list a bit different than yours? Maybe that's because I keep thinking about what my kids are going to be doing while the storm blows outside. Since I don't want them to spend the whole day on the computer/Wii/tv and they won't be allowed to play outside (obviously), I'd like to have a few ideas in mind to head off the inevitable laments of "I'm bored, there's nothing to do!"

Maybe this sounds like a good idea to you, too. So while you're gathering provisions for this weekend's summer storm, remember to include a few supplies for some simple yet fun arts activities for your family...

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