Things for an 11 year old girl to do at home?

Question

My 11 (almost 12) year old girl is getting really bored. We can't go anywhere at the moment, and for the time being we can't get friends over. She really isn't very girly but she likes animals and craft. She also really likes the computer, so website suggestions are great. We need things she can do without having to go out really, and I can't find many things on the internet, Thanks!

Answer 1

www.girlsense.com

www.whatsherface.com

www.beinggirl.com

www.agirlsworld.com

www.zodiacgirlz.com

www.girlsinc.org

www.girlsgotech.org

www.girlpower.gov

www.zoeysroom.com

www.spiffer.com

www.kicci.virtue.nu

www.pharmasaveteen.com

www.girlstart.com

www.pearlsforteengirls.com

www.collegebound.net/go-girl

totallynoway.tripod.com

showergel.bravehost.com

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www.geocities.com/girlzoneclub

www.americangirl.com

www.cosmogirl.com

www.gurl.com

ellegirl.elle.com

www.mykindaplace.com

www.myjellybean.com

www.girlslife.com

www.vervegirl.com

au.youth.yahoo.com/girlfriend

www.kylieklub.com

www.geocities.com/dazzledonline

www.bbc.co.uk/slink/index.shtml?

www.gurlfriends.com/gurlfriends/index....

www.penandpapergames.com

www.freehangmangames.com

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www.todaysparent.com/craftsactivities/...

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www.moonbear.com

www.tic-tac-toe-online.com

www.braingle.com

www.brainbashers.com

brainden.com

www.thinks.com

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www.archimedes-lab.org

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www.pzzls.com

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www.riddles.com

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Answer 2

http://www.stardoll.com

http://clubpenguin.com

Answer 3

You might want to also check out Club BSG on the Beacon Street Girls website. You'll love -- it is set up just like middle school -- you get a locker to decorate, join the after school clubs and teams and make new friends.

Go to the site and click on the pink "Club BSG" or the locker to find the club. Plus the Beacon Street Girls friend you and you can friend other people too. It's a lot like Facebook but it is safe and just p*****n girls are there. Plus you can leave messages on your friends' whiteboards.

They have new stuff all the time -- they have lots of good discussions on things like clothes, friends, school and stuff.

Answer 4

girlsense.com is awsome

Answer 5

try jacksonpollock.org its rly fun!

um try telling her about club penguin and other things look it up on google  

Answer 6

Bake cookie! Or Cupcakes! Read a book to them!

Answer 7

hello kitty online

Answer 8

Go to www.stardoll.com

She can dress up her favorite celebrities and idols she'll love it.

Answer 9

if she likes animals, get her a kitty or a puppy, via internet, facebooking is great ;>

good luck ;>>>

Answer 10

www.neopets.com

Answer 11

why dont you play and talk with her ??? maybe get to know each other better and form a stronger mother/ father/ relative/guardian and daughter bond ...

try baking a cake together or make up animal stories or something ???

be inventive and fun ... make stuffed animals teddies together

what about animal zoo web sites round the world ??? find endangered species web - sites and get her to make a little book up on what she could do about it ??

when i was 11 i remember making up games with my dad .... you two should invente an animal game up ... i dont know be animals or something ??

Answer 12

myspace.com

Answer 13

try www.whyville.net

it is a site for pre teens and kids

Answer 14

I'm 12 too like your daughter is. Well, my advise is let her hang-out with her friends. Or try online games like:

Hope i'd help you!! wish you luck!! :))

Answer 15

I have a ten (nearing eleven) year old daughter who also loves animals and enjoys crafts.  Here are some sites that she might be interested in:

LittlePetShop.com (animal toys made by Hasbro-they have games and such at this site)

PackOFun.com (this is a magazine with arts and crafts, I believe you can access some of them at the website)

NWF.org (The National Wildlife Federation-they have magazines for children called Your Big Backyard and Ranger Rick, usually with stories and activities related to animals and nature.

Check out the zoo websites-many have live webcams.  

We recently learned of the Kakapo, a bird only found in New Zealand.  It was thought to have been extinct at one time, but a colony was found a couple of decades ago and they are trying to help improve their numbers.  Perhaps she could learn more about it?  It is an "owl parrot".  It has the face of an owl, the coloring of a parrot, and it does not fly.

Perhaps she could learn about China, along with the history of the Olympics?  Maybe she could learn more about her favorite Olympic sport?

The internet is so full of opportunity.  Animal Planet is another good site.

Let her browse some sites such as PotteryBarn.com and request a catalog.  

I hope this helps, and I hope she finds something to do!  It is much too hot to go outside now, and my daughter has been spending a lot of time indoors.

Answer 16

I would recommend disney.com and then zone.msn.com. The first one is obvious what it is and the second is a gaming site for msn it's free. The games are relatively simple and they will keep her from pulling out her hair.

If you have the ability I would go to the library and stock up on books. I know you said that you couldn't go out that often but if you plan it right you could make it so that you just go once a week. At 11 I recommend: The Chrisy Miller Series, Sierra Jensen Series (both are by Robin Jones Gunn), And then anything by Lurlene McDaniel.

Good Luck!

PS You could also encourage her to write. Poetry or even a book.  

Answer 17

Play-Doh you can eat: (let the kid make it)

1 Container white cake frosting

1 C. Smooth peanut butter

1/2 C. Confectiners sugar

Food coloring

Beat Frosting and peanut butter together until blended.  Gradually knead in confectioners sugar.  (Add more if sticky)  Seperate into three seperate piles.  Add a seperate color to each pile and knead until desired color is met.  Seal in a ziplock up to four weeks.  FUN FUN and YUMMY!

Answer 18

I wouldn't suggest playing on the computer/internet - that's not healthy for a child.  Far too many children are staying in playing on computers when they should be outside playing or doing something constructive.

How about painting?  Challenge her to see who can make the best painting or if you don't have paint - drawing.