What are some different types of activities you can use to entertain children of different age groups?
11 Simple Kids Activities for Mixed Ages (the quick list)
- Playdough play and modeling.
- Toothpick construction.
- Open-ended drawing activities.
- Drawing games.
- Sensory exploration and play.
- Build a fort!
- Smaller scale building.
- Get started on holiday crafts.
What are some service projects for kids?
12 Community Service Projects for Kids
- Book Drive. Collect books throughout the year to donate to local homeless shelters, children’s hospitals, and more.
- Cards for Soldiers.
- Penny Drive.
- For the Dogs (and Cats!)
- Host a Walk.
- “Birthday Boxes”
- Recycle for a Cause.
- Spend Time with Seniors.
How do I keep my 10 year old busy?
Creative activities (that last longer than five minutes)
- Launch a Lego challenge.
- Give them a goal.
- Try less messy art materials.
- Add water.
- Do it in a fort.
- Get it on video.
- Prep dinner quicker.
- Delegate office chores.
What are some easy community service projects?
Do Things for Your Community:
- Walk kids home from school.
- Rake leaves for an elderly neighbor.
- Mow your neighbor’s lawn.
- Offer dog-walking services.
- If you know another language, be a translator at parent-teacher conferences.
- Babysit during PTA meetings.
- Foster a shelter animal.
What are good community service ideas?
Community activities and civic responsibility
- joining a Surf Life Saving Club, a scouting group or a local environmental or clean-up group.
- helping with a primary school play, or coordinating or coaching junior sport.
- setting up an arts space for the community or getting involved in youth radio.
What are the play activities for developing concepts?
10 Hands-On Activities to Teach Concept Development
- Create a nature basket.
- Nature Walk and Collection: Make a Collage or Nature Book.
- Wooden Things Box or Basket.
- Metal Things Box or Basket.
- Cloth Textures Box or Basket.
- Mailbox.
- Carrying Things.
- Stacking or Nesting.
How do I keep my 8 year old busy at home?