How do you entertain a 10 year old?
101 exciting things to do with kids ages 9-12
- Set up easels and paint pictures outdoors.
- Visit your local science museum.
- Learn how to knot friendship bracelets.
- Go to a coffee shop and write poetry.
- Put on an impromptu play.
- Put together a scavenger hunt.
- Bake a loaf of homemade bread.
- Build and launch a model rocket.
How do I keep my 10 year old busy at home?
Here are 20 old-school and fun activities for kids to do when they’re bored.
- Create a game box.
- Have them make their own cartoon.
- Let them help you.
- Give them an important task.
- Create an idea box.
- Offer creative toys.
- Design a treasure hunt.
- Encourage outdoor play.
What do 10 year olds like to do?
Many 10-year-olds love to run, bicycle, skate, and play sports. They may enjoy team sports or individual activities. They follow their favorite sports teams and know all the details of their favorite TV programs.
What can kids do when they’re bored?
Boredom-busting ideas for active kids
- Play a sport outside. This is such a simple idea, but sometimes kids just need someone to put it in their heads.
- Go for a bike ride.
- Wash the car for mom or dad.
- Do ‘mindful movement’ videos.
- Play hide-and-seek.
- Have a dance party.
- Make a fort.
- Make an obstacle course.
What can you do on a boring day?
100 Things to Do When Bored
- Tye dye T-shirts. Tye dye white T-shirts in a matching color scheme with your kids.
- Color in a coloring book.
- Turn your latest family photos into a scrapbook.
- Make your own movie.
- Create slime with your kids.
- Read a book.
- Go on a walk.
- Bake something sweet.
What should a 10 year old do in lockdown?
Follow our tips to keep kids of all ages busy during lockdown:
- Learn to draw. Draw With Rob is a draw-along video series by children’s author and illustrator Rob Biddulph.
- Tackle an indoor adventure.
- Practice yoga.
- Get moving.
- Tune into story time.
- Try a Lego challenge.
- Make origami animals.
- Visit Google Art and Culture.
How do you stay happy and sane in lockdown?
8 ways to stay positive, according to an expert
- Write a list of the positive things in your life.
- Soak up nature.
- Take things slowly.
- Read a positive news story.
- Maintain regular social contact.
- Follow a routine.
- Limit social media.
- Know when to ask for help.
How do you feel happy in a lockdown?
There are simple steps you and your loved ones can take to relax.
- Chat about how you’re going to deal with difficult situations (before they happen)
- Keep talking to your children about what’s happening.
- Find an outlet for your stress.
- Stay connected with your support networks (and maybe build new ones)
How do I get motivated to do lockdown?
One suggestion is to save your daily socially-distanced walk as one of those rewards. Alternatively, keep a list of fun things to do that can be rewards. Try putting your phone away while working and then making a check on your social media apps a reward as well.