I'm the program developer at a gymnastics club, and my latest assignment has be wracking my brain. We have outside daycare groups come and visit us once a week for around an hour, and my boss wants us to add on an additional activity to make us a more appealing choice. Help?
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posted by hasna
on Jan 29, 2013 -
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I'm trying to get my five year old step son interested in gardening. We made a special flower bed for him and I to grow plants in together and he is really excited to grow "rainbow blossoms" in it. Help me make this as rewarding for him as possible!
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posted by gwenlister
on May 9, 2012 -
38 answers
(asking for a friend) - Looking for eductional/fun activities for different kids age groups 5 - 12 using GPS units...
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posted by foxhat10
on Jan 2, 2012 -
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What indoor games or activities would you recommend for entertaining a small group of younger kids during a dinner party?
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posted by rube goldberg
on Nov 29, 2011 -
7 answers
My Daughter and her amazing 2 children live with me. Granddaughter is two, Grandson is 9 months. Both of them have amazing personalities, they certainly won't grow up unable to express their needs or desires.
Long story short they are very intelligent, curious busy children who require a great deal of attention and activity. We are searching for age appropriate, safe, stimulating activities that will enrich their lives while also giving them structure.
They are both bright, determined, expressive children who exceed the expected development of other children their age. (I'm not tooting my Grandma horn, they really are quite unique and motivated at a very young age)
So anyone else out there with children like this, I would love suggestions, activities, movies, books, toys etc. that would keep them busy, happy and challenged!
posted by gypseefire
on Oct 2, 2011 -
15 answers
Northern California filter: I'm going to be spending the next 2-4 weeks in the San Francisco bay area with my 8-year-old son. We'll be free every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and I need ideas for places to take him and adventures to have together.
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Jul 4, 2011 -
22 answers
I've been asked to brainstorm for themes in which I can run a weekly or twice-weekly activity for an urban day camp for kids. Please help me come up with ideas!
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posted by greta simone
on Jun 16, 2011 -
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This summer, my 7-year-old niece will be staying with my wife and me for two weeks while she goes to a summer school/science camp. Her classes don't start until 1p. I need ideas for short activities and things to do in or near Berkeley, before her classes, from ~9a - 12p.
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posted by mattdidthat
on May 6, 2011 -
15 answers
Pacific Northwest parents of small children: how do you survive the long rainy winters with your sanity intact?
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posted by gottabefunky
on Mar 18, 2011 -
13 answers
We live in London and have friends with two young boys (aged 6 & 8) visiting for a weekend (4th Dec). Any ideas about fun / interesting / exciting activities we can do? The cheaper the better - and hopefully interesting for adults too.
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posted by mairuzu
on Nov 18, 2010 -
20 answers
I work with kids in an afterschool program ranging in age from 3-10. I'm contemplating having themes for a week where we do a lot of creative activities revolving around the theme. So, one week the theme might be "jungle animals" and we could make animal masks from paper plates, draw animals, make jungle animal puppets and do a puppet show, play a game outside involving jungle animals, read a picture book about jungle animals, etc.
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posted by booksherpa
on Sep 3, 2010 -
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Concrete ideas of things to do with a nine-year-old boy in the Baltimore, MD area. I am going to be the Big Sister of a boy in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, and as much as I love doing things this kid likes and things kids like in general, I'm having a heck of a time trying to come up with specific activities--for example, I can't exactly schedule an activity day for sword-fighting or reading.
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posted by schroedinger
on Nov 4, 2008 -
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Midnight activities for a 4-year-old that he wouldn't get a chance to do during the day? My son is having an EEG tomorrow during the day. They want him sleep-deprived so he'll sleep without sedation. I'm supposed to get him up for the day at 3:30 am. He's not a morning person at all, so to keep him awake I'm looking for exciting things to do/observe/etc. that wouldn't be possible during his normal waking hours. We're in the east end of Toronto near the Don Valley, so both big-city and nature/wildlife type activities may be possibilities.
posted by winston
on Sep 21, 2008 -
20 answers
Gym for 18-month-old children? I have been hired to teach a 45 min gym class to 18 month-old children and their parents once a week. I don't like gym.
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posted by saucysault
on Oct 10, 2007 -
17 answers
In Melbourne this weekend with my almost 12 year old daughter, staying in Carlton. What things are fun and don't require a car?
posted by i_am_joe's_spleen
on Mar 7, 2007 -
14 answers
ParentFilter: I've a 17 mo old child, and I'd like suggestions as to activities to educate and entertain him.
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posted by Zinger
on Nov 21, 2005 -
14 answers
My daughter's having a sleepover tonight for her 11th birthday. Six friends are coming over. I had lots of outdoor activities planned for the dusk and early evening hours, but now it looks like it's going to rain all day so the backyard will be a mess. Any suggestions for fun indoor activities? Nothing worse than a chorus of "I'm booooooored," you know.
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posted by SashaPT
on Apr 22, 2005 -
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