I provide home day care for babies and preschoolers. I agreed at the last minute to watch two children tommorow that are 5 and 8. I don't have much for the 8-yr-old to do. The only thing that I can think of is the Playstation! I don't even have movies that are appropriate for his age! My son is one! I need some ideas...The kids will be here for ten and a half hours!
2006-12-08 12:19:21 · 13 answers · asked by Angelia 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
The eight year old can color and build puzzles. He can play with cars. As far as movies, just turn the TV to PBS kids if it's before about 10 or 11 AM. Noggin has some stuff on in the daytime that he might like, if you get that channel. And there's always cartoon network.
Have him help you make a cake or a batch of cookies while the younger ones take a nap. See if he has any homework that his mother would like to see get done, and provide him with an area to work on it. Give him some old magazines, construction paper, posterboard, paints and found objects to make a collage with. Have him make a Christmas card for his mother. Give him an old shoebox and some cardboard and paints and googly eyes, and let him build a pet rock and a house for it.
You can also encourage his mother to have him bring a few toys, books and/or puzzles of his own to keep him amused.
2006-12-08 12:44:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First question is WHO would leave their children at a day care for 10 and a half hours? That is FAR too long. I know of NO day cares (and I worked in one for three years) that allow children to stay longer than 9 hours and that is in order for parents/guardians to get off work and go straight to the day care to pick up the kids.
Secondly get them to help out. Have the 8 year old read to the little ones, since they are both school age I'm sure there is some "homework" or school work they will need to work on, they can do that. Do NOT put on the play station. or the televsion for that matter. Both children can help out during snack time and lunch/dinner with the smaller children.
2006-12-08 17:47:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CRAFTS... I know, sometimes boring, but with the holidays coming, they will come in handy. Have the 5 and 8 yr. old make homemade cards for their parents. Also, bake, kids LOVE to bake! the 8 yr. old can help with the measuring, both can help with the baking. Do you have a deck of cards? Remember playing Go Fish with regular cards when we were little, before they had the special cards for it? Have them write a letter to Santa. I know that they probably have already been telling mom and dad what they want, but this will reaffirm for the parents the top gifts. Look online to find out what is on tv tomorrow in your area. It is Saturday. Along with all the Saturday morning cartoons, there should be Christmas shows on during the day. Have the kids make a list of what they think they could do to make someone happy at Christmas. Also, have them make a list of what they think they could do to make the world a better place to live in. These are treasures for the parents to keep. And, these are ways for the kids to realize how much of a difference they can make in the world. Good luck. Let us know how it turns out.
2006-12-08 12:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by C B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the parent to get him to bring some things to do. Bake with him, go to the park, PlayStation is okay but keep it down to an hour in the morning and maybe two in the afternoon if you are desperate. Get him to bring some books from home. Provide pencils and paper even playdoh. My son is almost 8 and he would be happy to play playdoh if it was worded right IE " Can you play with it with the toddlers and make sure they don't eat it". Kids would still play with it but may feel they are too old for it to be o.k so put them in charge and let him go for it
2006-12-08 16:18:05 · answer #4 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cartoons & video games ! at least if they are anything like my 8 & 9 yr olds. That will more than likely keep them occupied most of the day. My boys would love to spend the whole day in front of the tv! Also maybe try christmas craft project. gingerbread house? Gram Crackers, a tub of vanilla frosting, and some colorful candies. Not too messy either! Good luck!
2006-12-08 14:57:30 · answer #5 · answered by Mikez Bad Girl soCal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the 8 year old involved with the younger kids. Let him ready books to the little ones. The 8 year old might feel grown up and he's practicing his reading skills. He can watch cartoons even coloring might keep him busy. You will be amazed at what will grab the interest of an older kid.
2006-12-08 13:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by party_pam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 09:59:52 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, here are some things to do with an 8-year old:
*tell him/her some stories
*take him/her to play with any kids around the neighborhood
*give him/her a fun job to do with a reward at the end
*let him/her play some games on a computer or video games
*let him/her play with the younger child
2006-12-08 12:33:15 · answer #8 · answered by Camisado 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let him help you out with simple things. He'll feel responsible in doing so.
Another idea is simple Christmas crafts or cookies. It may sound absurd, but 8 year old boys will enjoy baking cookies, especially icing them.
Good luck
2006-12-08 14:58:04 · answer #9 · answered by Mish B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him be your helper... help the little ones cut paper and glue... help read a book to the 3 yr. olds... help poor the juice. 8 years old they are getting pretty grown up.
2006-12-08 12:38:51 · answer #10 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋