Activities for 4-12 yr. olds @ church daycare?

Question

i babysit the kids of church employees. what activities could i have them do? crafts, games, learning experiences, etc. please keep in mind that they must be simple enough for a 4 year old to understand but mature enough for a 12 year old to enjoy. thanks a bunch! (ps.-i have already combed egadsideas.com)

Answer 1

You can always do arts and crafts, or make masks and collages from recycled materials. Check out the free printables and other crafts for kids at this site:

http://parenting.leehansen.com/Printable...

Answer 2

Just type in pre-school activities for your age group on google you will be amazed at what pops up

Answer 3

Have them put on a play.... the younger kids will love wearing costumes, learning a simple poem or song to recite, doing a dance or such.  The older kids could get involved making scenery, longer speaking parts, making costumes, etc...  Have a make your own pizza day- you can use a toaster oven and bagels or english muffins then let everyone put their own toppings on.  Planting a garden, there are tons of books you could read to the little one's about what makes a garden grow, then have a fall veggie stand for the older kids to run and use the proceeds for a special year end party or activity for all.