What activities do 6 year old boys like to do? I am a new childminder. Thanks x?

Question

What activities do 6 year old boys like to do? I am a new childminder. Thanks x?

Answer 1

they like to play with cars and play grand theft auto. trust me they love shooting things and being destructive.

Answer 2

some boys like to play ball, run, play games, etc... the best way to find out what this boy likes to do it to ask him...

Answer 3

they like video games , or going to the  park  is very good ....

Answer 4

finger paint

Answer 5

I have watched 2 six year olds in the past two years. I find they like very mentally stimulating activities, they have a tendency to be A.D.D like. Capture the flag is a really fun game or a manhunt type game(look up rules online for both games) for outdoors and not many materials are needed. Indoors during the day hours boardgames, puzzle books,computer games or put a bunch of pillows together and make a tent I don't know why but kids LOVE it. A great night-time activity I did with both boys that they really enjoyed  was making the living room into a movie theater. Then have them post up home-made movie posters. They can also make tickets, a ticket booth, a concession stand and popcorn. Then you can pop in a favorite movie. its fun for them and  gives you a break once the movie is in. :-)

Answer 6

All children are unique! Talk to him to hear what he likes to do--listen to some of his ideas.

He'll love doing activities WITH YOU, but also give him his own quiet play time. Give him routine and schedule with flexibility....

Do lot's and lot's of reading to and with him...paint, color, play board games and large motor games of ball, climbing, throwing, catching---play and run outside, go to the park, build with blocks/Lego's/duplos--- cook and make snacks together, build forts with blankets, make play dough and science concoctions---sing, dance, plant flowers, go on field trips, do projects...... Keep video games and television to a minimum--give him "real play and attention". Enhance creativity!

Be patient and kind---smile, laugh, tell Knock-Knock jokes---and most of all ---remember what it's like to be a kid ...  HAVE FUN!!! :-)

Answer 7

The possibilities are endless really...... Childminder? I have never heard that one before...it sounds very British?  I assume that you are either a babysitter or a early childhood educator who is new.  The very first "childminding" I did was with a rowdy bunch of kindergartners who were mostly boys. I remember being a bit lost.  I would suggest (as some have said) that you find out what they like to do. I think that your style would be different from others and it should.  I can say that from a developmental point they are really just getting to the point where play is somewhat dependent on others.  A lot of socialization and negotiation is happening here as they begin to understand happenings from a more empathetic view.  The energy is very high for these young boys and should be celebrated.  I mentioned the above to let you know that activities where a lot of expectations of what the outcome "should" be will only end up going badly.  I know you are trying and that's just plain great however, do not try to control the activity or implement demands.  It might seem unbelievable but these little guys can really strive to gain confidence, ownership and your approval through discovery.  As I said, this is a time for them to see things from others point of view but the "ME" is still enormous.  Try not to expect too much from them in regards to sharing as you would deal with it. (ie. having 12 boys and 1 object to share for 1 hour) Look into some of the activities that Shelby has on her site and also look into the NAEYC site.

One idea I have done in the past with  6 -12 year olds.

We got big boxes from dept. stores and made forts. I actually stayed out of the way and used this as a time to observe.  I think that if you do not know the children well that this is a great time to see who they are in a natural setting.  If you get tissue paper and starch mixed with water....the kids can paint on wet sheets to decorate the box (its also organic, safe, wont stain clothes etc.) Use chalk also. Try to find ribbed pumpkin carving knives that are very safe with supervision.  You monitor these one at a time for them to make windows and doors.  Think back to your childhood and your "fort" memories...its very profound and fun. YEEEEEEAAAHHH!!

Make sure these boys are the clean up crew. A six year old should have very clear understanding of cause and effect.  Just remember to relax and dont try to control the activity....be involved when help is needed or you want to "model" a behavior. Look into VYGOTSKY and some of his methods in this regard called "scaffolding"   have fun!!

Answer 8

Play ball.