No matter how many toys and electronic gadgets kids have, parents, grandparents and anyone else who spends a lot of time with children indoors inevitably hears, I’m bored. There’s nothing to do. On those rainy days when kids can’t play outside, even the sweetest child can seem like he’s possessed by a dibbuk (demon). What’s a babysitting bubbe to do?

Solution - go online. There are some wonderful websites that provide ideas for Jewish-themed craft projects that will capture a child’s imagination and keep him or her amused for hours.

At http://www.makingfriends.com/jewish_crafts.htm

easy instructions are provided for making adorable things from just a few, inexpensive supplies like popsicle sticks, wrapping paper and pipe cleaners. The tzedakah box project is not only fun to do, it’s practical and might encourage a child to donate a few pennies to a favorite charity each day.

By visiting http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/jewish/

you’ll see lots of creative and many stimulating things to do. There are printable coloring pages, step-by-step craft instructions and some very challenging activities. I tried the virtual jigsaw puzzle

and I’m embarrassed to say it took me 12 minutes to get the pieces together to form the cartoon Star of David. I’m sure a 10-year-old could do it in less than half the time. But there are so many interesting possibilities on these and similar sites, and they’re definitely worth a visit before your next battle with juvenile boredom.

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