I need some ideas for kids aged 9 - 12 years old?

Question

I watch my two cousins aged 9 - 12 every day while my mom sleeps

(she works overnight), and I need some ideas on some quiet things

we can do together to pass the time. Thanks for any help you can

give me.

Answer 1

They could read or go outside and play. They could also do jigsaw puzzles or crossword puzzle.

Answer 2

are you allowed out of the house?

Park, puzzles, movies, cooking, painting, playdoh (kids love it no matter what the age lol) crafts, drawing, reading, make a play up, hair makeovers. Lego,  

Answer 3

i babysit a lot too. here are a few things that seem to keep kids busy:

puzzles, board games, or crafts are some easy indoor things.

if they are girls you could do their hair, nails, or make-up. coloring is always fun for little kids. get a coloring book, or print some pictures off the internet.

some other craft ideas are sculptures and things like that. get a bunch of everyday things like crayons, cotton balls, glitter, paint, pasta noodles, buttons, ribbons, and beads. give them each a paper plate or a piece of cardboard and let them glue all kinds of things onto their plate to make a sculpture. also they would probably love play-dough.

if it is nice out and you are allowed to go outside, you could play hide-and-seek, or tag. you could play with sidewalk chalk, or play jump rope. maybe even have them help you make up a game to play.

hope i helped. good luck.  

Answer 4

I'm 11 here is what i like to do:

Shop, ride bikes, watch tv, go on the computer, walk my dog, go outside, visit with friends stuff like that :D

Answer 5

Board games, tv/movie, books, cook, go outside and play

Answer 6

colour,sleep,draw,read in head

Answer 7

Card games can pass the time while actually making you think too.  You can play a game of "War" forever, and Uno never gets old.  Maybe pick up a cheap set of dominoes too.  There are lots of variations in how to play, so each week you could find a different way to play.

You could also pick a big novel and read it out loud to them.  Getting a book that's part of a series is a great way to guarantee lots of reading (if the series is good).  There's always Harry Potter and Eragon, but there are all sorts of really awesome children's literature out there now.  If you can do accents, even a bad British one, you can make books all the more interesting.  My students LOVE when I read Lemony Snicket books with a British accent.

Answer 8

have you tried doing a jigsaw puzzle or riding bikes.

Answer 9

My 10-yr-old likes to play with all kinds of dolls, especially groovy girls and barbies. She also likes playing card games and some other games, like Connect Four and Parcheesi. Doing nails and hair is always fun, too. Or watch movies or PBS. Teach them how to bake cookies by standing aside and just giving directions. Pretend you're paralyzed and can only describe how to do it, but cannot lend a helping hand.  

Answer 10

macaroni pictures nuff said