K.H.
I have tried keeping a schedule before but things usually always arise that break that schedule. For me, its the summer that gets my daughter restless (She hates it when there is no school.-I'm sure that will change as she is only 7 right now) Anyway, she often complains of being bored and of course she is old enough to find things for herself to do. She loves to read so she has a huge pile of books to read (you can read to your children). I also have a variety of puzzles that she likes to work on (gives her something to do but also makes her think). I also try to get her outside as much as possible whether its riding her bike, going for a walk, going to the park, going to the pool or just running in the sprinkler. She is also very into crafts so I have a bunch of beads, paints, markers, crayons, yarn string etc for her that she can be creative. Its easier when they can find stuff to do on their own but with a little help from you (setting out stuff) I am sure they would really enjoy painting or coloring.