Hi,

Iv got an 11 year old girl that I mind after school and need ideas on how to keep her occupied! I only have under 5's at the moment so theres nobody here her age. We go to the park, cook and she likes playing games on the laptop.

How can I avoid her being bored for 2 and a half hours??

does she like sewing?

maybe she can make some new hand puppets or get an easy cross stitch

How about hama beads, word searches, magazines, craft.

Will get back to you if I think of anymore!

oooo good idea. Although she doesnt seem a girly girl (without the stereotype)

computer games
(MSN to talk to friends IF she already has it, ask mum :thumbsup: )
Reading
cross stitch
sewing
mandela colouring pictures

Mine like anything creative, arty or educational. :thumbsup:

All of the above.

I've taught mine to play some card games too, she really enjoys that :D

I'd never heard of Mandela Colouring Sheets, thanks, I just took a look at some! Probably more for me though ;-)

I have an occasional 10 year old who likes writing stories. I make her booklets to fill and we chat about storylines and characters. Supples of pens etc keep her happy.

Likes Hama beads too.:thumbsup:

i love them too

i print them off to take on the plane when we go on holiday, kids love them too

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