11-year-olds can be exciting, as they are curious and eager to learn. This age is perfect for exploring new interests and developing skills, so I’ve got you some awesome activities.
From building forts to solving puzzles, the possibilities are endless. You can get creative with arts and crafts, dive into the fun of painting with water, or craft your own stories with puppet crafts. Plus, there’s nothing like a friendly game of soccer or basketball to get your heart pumping.
For those who love a good challenge, why not try some problem solving activities or set up a thrilling obstacle course? So let’s get started on an unforgettable journey of fun and discovery!
Activities For 11 Year Olds
Paper Flowers Bouquet Activity
“Paper Flowers Bouquet Activity” is perfect for fostering creativity, improving fine motor skills, and making a wonderful handmade gift. It’s a lovely way to engage in arts and crafts.
Materials: Colored paper, scissors, glue or tape, straws, and decorative items like pom-poms or stickers. Additionally, have a paper cone or a small vase handy.
How to Do:
- Roll a piece of paper into a cone shape and glue the edges to secure.
- Cut colorful paper into flower shapes and attach pom-poms in the center.
- Attach the flowers to the straw and insert the paper flowers into the cone.
- Decorate the cone with hearts, stars, or ribbons as shown.
- Your paper flower bouquet is ready!
Make Paper Dolls
“Make Paper Dolls” is perfect for improving fine motor skills, and providing a fun and engaging craft project. It’s a lovely way to encourage imaginative play and create personalized toys.
Materials: Colored paper, scissors, glue, markers, and popsicle sticks.
How to Do:
- Get all materials.
- Cut shapes from the paper for the doll’s body, head, arms, and legs.
- Draw faces and details on the paper pieces.
- Attach the paper pieces to craft sticks with glue to form the dolls.
Paper Jewelry Making Activity
“Paper Jewelry Making Activity” is perfect for improving fine motor skills and providing a fun and engaging craft project.
Materials: Colored paper, scissors, glue, jewelry findings such as earring hooks and jump rings, quilling tools, and beads.
How to Do:
- Gather materials.
- Cut the paper into thin strips and roll into shapes (e.g., circles, teardrops).
- Glue shapes together to form jewelry pieces.
- Attach jewelry findings (e.g., hooks for earrings) with jump rings.
- Decorate with beads for added style.
Paper Basket Making Activity
In this “Paper Basket Making Activity,” children can create beautiful and functional paper baskets.
Materials: Colored or construction paper, scissors, glue, a pencil, and decorative items such as stickers, ribbons, or buttons.
How to Do:
- Cut colored paper into 1-inch strips.
- Weave strips to form the basket base, securing ends with glue/tape.
- Weave additional strips for the sides, securing as you go.
- Attach a long strip for the handle with glue/tape.
- Decorate with stickers, beads, or buttons.
DIY Mini Swing
This activity is perfect for fostering creativity, improving fine motor skills, and providing a fun and engaging craft project.
Materials: Craft sticks, glue, string or yarn, cardboard, paint, and scissors. You can use hot glue or craft glue.
How to Do:
- Glue popsicle sticks together to form the swing’s base and roof.
- Cut a small cardboard rectangle for the seat (paint if desired).
- Attach equal lengths of yarn/string to each side of the seat.
- Tie the other ends of the yarn/string to the swing’s roof, ensuring the seat hangs evenly.
Wall Hanging Activity
“Wall Hanging Activity” is an amazing way to personalize their space and display positive messages.
Materials: Colored paper or cardstock, scissors, glue or tape, markers or pens, string or yarn, and decorative items such as pom-poms, mirrors, and flowers.
How to Do:
- Cut colored paper or cardboard into rectangular strips.
- Write positive words on each strip with markers or paint.
- Attach strips to yarn or string with glue or tape at regular intervals.
- Decorate strips with flowers, beads, or pom-poms.
DIY Winter Cap for Dolls Activity
Creating a DIY winter cap for dolls is a fun and creative activity that kids will love. It’s a great way to make personalized accessories for their favorite dolls while also developing their crafting skills.
Materials: Yarn in various colors, scissors, cardboard tubes, a ruler, glue, and a bottle cap.
How to Do:
- Use the bottle cap as the base.
- Cut yarn into 10-12 inch pieces.
- Fold a yarn piece in half, insert the looped end through the ring, and pull loose ends through the loop to knot. Repeat until the ring is covered.
- Gather and tie the loose ends at the top, trimming excess yarn.
- Fluff the top to create a pom-pom effect, and optionally, secure with craft glue.
Face Mask Making Activity
Creating face masks is a fun and imaginative activity that lets kids transform into their favorite characters or animals.
Materials: Colored paper or cardstock, scissors, markers or crayons, glue or tape, and string or elastic bands.
How to Do:
- Choose a mask design (animal, superhero, etc.).
- Draw the mask outline on cardstock, including eye holes.
- Cut out the mask and eye holes.
- Decorate with markers, crayons, or paint.
- Punch holes on each side and attach string or elastic bands.
BirdHouse Making Activity
Building a birdhouse is a amazing activity that combines creativity with a love for nature. It provides kids an opportunity to learn about birds and their habitats.
Materials: Cardboard, paint, brushes, glue, markers, a straw, and scissors.
How to Do:
- Cut the cardboard according to your design. Ensure you have a base, four walls, and a roof.
- Assemble the pieces using glue.
- Paint the birdhouse in bright, cheerful colors. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Let your child decorate it with a marker.
Friendship Bracelets Making Activity
Making friendship bracelets is a creative activity that children can enjoy. It allows them to create personalized gifts for their friends, promoting thoughtfulness and fine motor skills.
Materials: Embroidery floss or colorful yarn and beads, along with a pair of scissors.
How to Do:
- Choose embroidery floss or thread colors.
- Tie a knot at one end to keep them together, leaving length for tying later.
- Begin braiding or knotting in chosen pattern.
- Continue braiding/knotting to desired length & tie another knot at the end to secure.
Origami Making Activity
Origami is the art of paper folding, transforming a simple sheet of paper into intricate designs. It’s a fantastic activity that boosts children’s creativity and improves their concentration and hand-eye coordination.
Materials: Origami paper or any square sheets of paper, along with markers or pens.
How to Do:
- Gather materials: origami paper, markers/pens.
- Choose a simple design (rabbit, butterfly, frog).
- Follow folding instructions precisely.
- Continue folding step by step.
- Add details with markers/pens (eyes, patterns) for a lively touch.
Science Experiment
“Science Experiment” is perfect for fostering curiosity, enhancing observational skills, and providing a hands-on learning experience. It’s a great way to introduce basic scientific concepts in an engaging manner.
Materials: Two glasses of water, two lemons, salt, and a spoon.
How to Do:
- Fill both glasses with equal amounts of water.
- Place a lemon in one glass and observe if it sinks or floats (usually sinks).
- Add salt to the water in the second glass and stir until dissolved.
- Place the same lemon in the saltwater and observe if it sinks or floats (should float due to increased water density).
Playing Chess Activity
Playing chess is a stimulating activity that improves children’s strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and patience. It’s a game of skill and strategy that people of all ages can enjoy.
Materials: A chessboard and chess pieces.
- Set up the chessboard with pieces in starting positions.
- Ensure players understand names and movements of pieces.
- Explain rules: piece movements, capturing, and checkmate objective.
- Encourage thoughtful moves, considering offense and defense.
Watering Plants Activity
In this “Watering Plants Activity,” children can learn about the importance of taking care of plants and the role water plays in their growth.
Materials: A watering can or spray bottle for hydrating plants or garden areas.
How to Do:
- Fill the watering can or spray bottle with water from a nearby source.
- Walk to the plants or garden area that needs watering.
- Gently pour or spray the water at the base of the plants, ensuring that each plant gets enough water.
Mirror Art Activity
In this “Mirror Art Activity,” children can explore their creativity by making beautiful art pieces using mirrors. This activity is great for developing fine motor skills and artistic expression.
Materials: Small mirror pieces and cardboard, assembled with glue.
How to Do:
- Choose a design or pattern you want to create on your cardboard base.
- Apply glue to the back of each mirror piece.
- Carefully place the mirror pieces, pressing them firmly onto the base.
- Continue until the entire design is filled with mirror pieces.
Cycling Activity
Cycling is a fun and healthy outdoor activity that kids love. It helps them stay active, improve balance, and enjoy the fresh air.
Materials: Bicycle and safe riding area.
How to Do:
- Ensure your child has a properly fitting bicycle.
- Find a safe area for riding, such as a park or quiet street.
- Show your child how to mount the bicycle and start pedaling.
- Encourage them to ride around, practicing turning and stopping safely.
Stamp Collecting Activity
Stamp collecting is a fascinating and educational hobby that allows kids to learn about history, geography, and different cultures through beautiful and unique stamps.
Materials: A collection of stamps and a white sheet.
How to Do:
- Start by gathering a variety of stamps.
- Let your child sort them by country.
- Now stick all the stamps onto the white sheet.
Paper Wreath Making Activity
Creating a paper wreath is a fun and creative craft that kids can enjoy, especially during festive seasons. It helps develop their fine motor skills and allows them to explore their artistic side.
Materials: Green construction paper or cardstock leaves, a paper plate or cardboard ring base, glue or a stapler for assembly, and optional paper bows or candles for holiday charm.
How to Do:
- Cut the center out of a paper plate or cardboard to make a ring for the wreath base.
- Cut leaf shapes from green paper/cardstock.
- Glue or staple leaves around the cardboard ring, overlapping for fullness.
- Decorate with a paper bow and other embellishments.
- Optional: Attach a paper candle to the bottom center of the wreath.
Soccer Activity
Playing soccer is a fantastic way for kids to stay active, develop teamwork skills, and have fun outdoors. It’s a great sport for physical fitness and social interaction.
Materials: Soccer ball and open space.
How to Do:
- Find a safe, open area for soccer practice.
- Provide your child with a soccer ball.
- Explain basic soccer rules: dribbling, passing, shooting.
- Demonstrate dribbling: tapping the ball lightly with their feet while moving.
- Encourage passing practice with a friend or family member.
Salad Decoration Activity
Decorating a salad is a fun and creative way to make healthy eating exciting for kids. It allows them to use their imagination while learning about different fruits and vegetables.
Materials: Assorted fruits and veggies like cucumbers, grapes, cherry tomatoes, apples, and bananas, along with a cutting board and knife under adult supervision. Prepare a large plate or tray to arrange them.
How to Do:
- Wash all fruits and vegetables.
- With adult supervision, cut into shapes.
- Arrange cucumber slices and grapes for stems and leaves.
- Use cherry tomatoes and banana slices for petals and centers.
- Arrange apple slices at the bottom for soil or ground effect.
Reading Activity
Reading is a wonderful activity that helps children improve their language skills, expand their imagination, and gain knowledge. It’s a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend time.
Materials: A variety of books, such as fairy tales and animal stories. They are accompanied by a cozy reading area for comfortable enjoyment.
How to Do:
- Create an amazing reading spot for your child.
- Choose books matching their interests and level.
- Encourage them to pick a book and start reading.
Bookmarks Making Activity
Making bookmarks is a fun and creative activity that allows kids to design their own unique markers for their books. It helps improve their crafting skills and makes reading even more enjoyable.
Materials: Colored paper or cardstock, scissors, glue stick, markers, crayons, or colored pencils, popsicle sticks, and googly eyes.
How to Do:
- Cut colored paper into bookmark-sized strips or shapes.
- Let your child decorate with markers, crayons, or colored pencils.
- Add stickers, googly eyes, or ribbons for extra flair.
- Ensure glue and decorations are dry before using in books.
Write A Journal Activity
Writing a journal is a wonderful way for kids to express their thoughts, reflect on their day, and practice their writing skills. It can help them develop self-awareness and a positive mindset.
Materials: Journal activity sheets and pens or pencils.
How to Do:
- Provide your child with a journal activity sheet and a pen or pencil.
- Encourage them to write about their day, focusing on their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
- Review their entries together, discussing their reflections and celebrating their growth through journaling.
Learn Crochet
Learning to crochet is a relaxing and rewarding activity that allows kids to create beautiful handmade items. It’s a great way to improve fine motor skills and patience.
Materials: A crochet hook, yarn in various colors, and scissors.
How to Do:
- Choose a beginner-friendly crochet project, like a small square or scarf.
- Demonstrate how to hold the crochet hook and yarn properly.
- Teach basic stitches (e.g., chain stitch, single crochet) clearly and slowly.
- Encourage practice and help as needed during the project.
Scavenger Hunt Activity
A scavenger hunt is an exciting and adventurous activity that encourages kids to explore their surroundings and have fun while searching for various items. It’s a great way to stimulate their curiosity and observation skills.
Materials: A scavenger hunt list or simply you can use our printable for that, a pencil or marker, and a bag or basket.
How to Do:
- Print the scavenger hunt list and provide a pen/pencil.
- Explain the goal: find and check off all items.
- Encourage exploration in backyard, park, or neighborhood.
- As they find items, have them check off the list and collect them if needed.
Start a Handmade Crafts Business
Starting a handmade crafts business is a fantastic way for kids to explore their creativity, learn entrepreneurial skills, and earn some money. It’s an excellent project that combines art and business.
Materials: Craft supplies and tools like paints, brushes, scissors, and glue, along with packaging materials such as boxes and bags.
How to Do:
- Brainstorm craft ideas your child enjoys and others might like.
- Gather supplies and help them create samples.
- Teach packaging and creating price tags.
- Encourage interaction with customers and explaining crafts.
Word Search Activity
Word search activities are a fun and educational way for kids to improve their vocabulary, spelling, and concentration skills. It’s a great activity to keep them engaged and learning.
Materials: A word search sheet..for that use our printable and either a pencil or a marker.
How to Do:
- Print the word search worksheet and give a pen/pencil.
- Encourage scanning grid horizontally, vertically, diagonally.
- Review found words together, discussing new concepts learned.
Host a Puppet Show
Hosting a puppet show is an imaginative activity that encourages kids to be creative, improve their storytelling skills, and have fun performing.
Materials: Puppets, which can be store-bought or homemade, and a small stage or curtain, easily fashioned from a table and a cloth.
How to Do:
- Set up a stage or curtain area for the puppet show.
- Provide puppets (store-bought or homemade).
- Help create a simple script/storyline, encouraging original characters and dialogue.
- Let your child practice the show before performing for family and friends.
Math Activity
Math activities are an excellent way for kids to practice their arithmetic skills, improve their problem-solving abilities, and develop a love for numbers. They make learning math fun and engaging.
Materials: A math worksheet, a pencil, and an eraser.
How to Do:
- Print the math worksheet and give a pencil and eraser.
- Encourage solving each problem methodically.
- Review answers together, discussing mistakes and correcting them.
Making House of Cards Activity
Building a house of cards is a fun and challenging activity that helps kids develop patience, fine motor skills, and concentration. It’s an engaging way to test their balance and coordination.
Materials: A deck of playing cards and a flat, stable surface, such as a table.
How to Do:
- Find a flat, stable surface for card building.
- Begin with two cards, leaning to form an inverted “V” for the base.
- Add pairs of cards in “V” shapes to build the base.
- Place a card horizontally across pairs for stability.
- Repeat for additional levels, ensuring stability before adding cards.
Lunch Box Notes Activity
Adding lunch box notes is a heartwarming activity that allows parents to surprise their kids with encouraging messages and show them love throughout the school day. These notes can boost a child’s confidence and brighten their day.
Materials: Colorful paper, markers, scissors, and stickers.
How to Do:
- Print lunch box note templates and cut into individual notes.
- Write personalized messages (encouragement, jokes, reminders).
- Place a note in your child’s lunch box daily.
- Feel the joy knowing they have a special surprise at lunchtime.
Fruit Popsicle Activity
Making fruit popsicles is a delicious and healthy way for kids to cool down and enjoy a treat. This activity is easy to do and allows kids to get creative with their favorite fruits.
Materials: Fresh fruits and fruit juice are utilized alongside popsicle molds and sticks.
How to Do:
- Start by washing and cutting the fresh fruits into small pieces.
- Fill the popsicle molds with the fruit pieces, layering them to create a colorful pattern.
- Pour fruit juice or yogurt into the molds, covering the fruit pieces.
- Insert the popsicle sticks and freeze the molds for several hours or until completely frozen.
Find The Difference Activity
Find the Difference activities are a fun and engaging way to help kids develop their observation and attention to detail skills. This activity involves comparing two similar pictures and identifying the differences between them.
Materials: A Find the Difference worksheet along with a pencil.
How to Do:
- Print out the Find the Difference worksheet and give it to your child along with a pen or pencil.
- Let your child find and circle the differences between the two pictures.
- Encourage your child to carefully look at both pictures and identify the differences.
Sculpture Making Activity
Sculpture making is a creative and hands-on activity that allows kids to explore their artistic abilities and work with different materials. It’s a wonderful way to develop fine motor skills and creativity.
Materials: Sculpting clay or dough and sculpting tools, along with water for shaping and smoothing.
How to Do:
- Give your child clay or sculpting dough.
- Explain it using sculpting tools to shape and carve.
- Encourage creating various shapes, figures, or abstract designs, letting imagination lead.
Maze Fun Activity
Maze activities are a great way for kids to develop problem-solving skills, improve their concentration, and have fun at the same time. This activity involves finding the correct path through a maze.
Materials: A maze worksheet or simply use our printable, pencil, and eraser.
How to Do:
- Print the maze worksheet and provide a pencil or marker.
- Explain the objective: guide the car safely from home to work.
- Encourage careful navigation, tracing the path with the pencil.
How Was Your Day Activity
The “How Was Your Day” activity is a great way to encourage meaningful conversations with kids about their day. It helps them reflect on their experiences and share their thoughts and feelings.
Materials: A “How Was Your Day” worksheet along with a pencil and eraser.
How to Do:
- Print the “How Was Your Day?” chart and place it in an accessible spot.
- Daily, sit with your child and review the questions.
- Encourage them to answer, fostering reflection and sharing experiences.
Playing Cards Activity
Playing card games is a fun and educational activity that helps children improve their concentration, memory, and strategic thinking. It’s a great way to spend quality time with family and friends.
Materials: A deck of playing cards and a flat surface such as a table.
How to Do:
- Choose a card game suitable for your child’s age, such as Go Fish, Crazy Eights, or War.
- Explain the rules of the game clearly and ensure everyone understands how to play.
- Deal the cards and start playing, taking turns according to the game’s rules.
- Encourage your child to think strategically and enjoy the game.
My Chores Chart Activity
Using a chores chart is an excellent way to help children learn responsibility and stay organized. It’s a fun and visual method to keep track of daily tasks and develop good habits.
Materials: A printed chores chart and a pen.
How to Do:
- Print a chores chart and display it visibly.
- List daily tasks like making the bed and tidying.
- Encourage marking off completed tasks with pen or stickers.
Shoot Movie with Phone
Shooting a movie with a phone is a creative and fun activity that allows children to explore their storytelling skills and learn about filmmaking. It’s an exciting way to use technology to bring their imaginative ideas to life.
Materials: A smartphone.
How to Do:
- Brainstorm a story idea with your child and plan scenes.
- Use a smartphone to record, letting your child direct and act.
- After filming, help edit the movie using a video editing app.
Super Hero Bingo Cards Activity
Super Hero Bingo is a fun and interactive game that kids will love. It combines the excitement of superheroes with the classic game of bingo, making it an engaging way to develop their attention and social skills.
Materials: Printed Super Hero Bingo cards with markers/chips and scissors.
How to Do:
- Print Super Hero Bingo cards, cut into squares.
- Give each player a card and markers/chips.
- Call superhero images one by one; players mark corresponding squares.
- First to complete row, column, or diagonal shouts “Bingo!” to win.
Listening Music Activity
Listening to music is a lovely activity that can uplift children’s spirits, help them relax, and stimulate their creativity. It’s a simple yet powerful way to enjoy and appreciate different sounds and rhythms.
Materials: A music player or smartphone, along with headphones or speakers, and a playlist of favorite songs.
How to Do:
- Choose a playlist of songs that your child enjoys or explore new music together.
- Set up a comfortable listening area with headphones or speakers.
- Play the music and encourage your child to listen carefully to the different instruments, beats, and lyrics.
Cricket Playing Activity
Cricket is a fantastic outdoor activity that helps children improve their hand-eye coordination and teamwork skills. It’s a fun and engaging way for kids to stay active and enjoy some friendly competition.
Materials: A cricket bat, a cricket ball, and wickets.
How to Do:
- Set up wickets at both ends of the playing area.
- Divide children into batting and fielding teams.
- Batting team hits while fielding team catches or hits wickets.
- Rotate players for batting and fielding opportunities.
- Enjoy the game, promoting fair play and teamwork.
Learning Music Instrument Activity
Learning to play a musical instrument is a wonderful way for children to express themselves and develop their cognitive and motor skills. It’s a fun activity that can foster a lifelong love for music.
Materials: A musical instrument such as guitar or piano, along with music sheets or beginner lesson books.
How to Do:
- Choose an instrument that your child is interested in learning.
- Start with basic lessons, either through a teacher, online tutorials, or beginner books.
- Encourage your child to practice regularly, starting with simple notes and gradually moving to more complex pieces.
Learning Pottery Activity
Pottery is a great hands-on activity that helps children develop fine motor skills and creativity. It’s a fun way to explore the art of shaping clay into beautiful and useful objects.
Materials: Clay, pottery tools, and an apron.
How to Do:
- Provide your child with a small lump of clay.
- Teach basic techniques: rolling, pinching, coiling.
- Allow them to use pottery tools for details and textures.
- Once shaped, let the pottery dry or bake following clay instructions.
Room Cleaning Activity
Room cleaning is a fun and productive activity that teaches children responsibility and organization. It helps them understand the importance of keeping their space clean and tidy.
Materials: Wipes, a small broom, and dustpan alongside storage bins or boxes.
How to Do:
- Explain cleaning tasks: dusting, sweeping, organizing.
- Assign specific tasks, like dusting furniture or organizing toys.
- Work together to complete tasks efficiently and enjoyably.
Learn Photography Activity
Learning photography is a wonderful way for children to explore their creativity and see the world from a different perspective. It helps them develop an eye for detail and an appreciation for art.
Materials: A camera (digital, smartphone, or any) and basic photography instructions.
How to Do:
- Show your child how to hold and use the camera.
- Teach basic concepts: focusing, framing, lighting.
- Take a walk, letting them photograph various subjects.
- Review photos together, discussing strengths and areas for improvement.
- Celebrate their progress and creativity.
Hiking
Hiking is a great outdoor activity that allows children to connect with nature, get some exercise, and enjoy beautiful landscapes. It’s a fun way to explore the great outdoors and spend quality time with family.
Materials: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, snacks, and hiking poles.
How to Do:
- Choose a suitable hiking trail for your child’s age and fitness level.
- Ensure everyone has comfy shoes, water, and snacks.
- Start at a steady pace, taking breaks to rest and enjoy.
- Encourage observing nature, spotting plants, and animals.
- Take photos and create lasting memories together.
Play Basket Ball
Playing basketball is a fantastic way for children to stay active, develop their coordination, and learn teamwork. It’s an engaging sport that can be enjoyed with friends and family.
Materials: Basketball, basketball hoop, and comfortable sportswear.
How to Do:
- Gather kids at a basketball court or area with a hoop.
- Divide them into two teams for organized fun.
- Explain basic basketball rules: dribbling, shooting, passing.
- Start with one team passing to another, encouraging teamwork.
Dancing Activity
Dancing is a joyful and energetic activity that allows children to express themselves through movement. It helps improve their coordination, rhythm, and confidence while having fun.
Materials: A music player with a selection of upbeat songs and comfortable clothing.
How to Do:
- Clear a safe space where your child can move freely without obstacles.
- Play a selection of upbeat and fun songs that your child enjoys.
- Encourage your child to dance to the music, showing them some basic moves to get started.
- Join in the fun and dance along, making it a lively and enjoyable activity for everyone. Celebrate their unique dance moves and creativity.
Cooking Activity
Cooking is a wonderful activity that allows children to learn about different ingredients, follow instructions, and develop their culinary skills. It’s a fun way to spend time together and create delicious meals.
Materials: Ingredients for simple dishes like cookies or sandwiches, along with mixing bowls, utensils, and aprons.
How to Do:
- Pick a simple, child-friendly recipe.
- Gather ingredients and utensils.
- Involve your child in measuring, mixing, and decorating.
- Taste the delicious food together and celebrate their cooking.
Volleyball Playing Activity
Playing volleyball is an exciting and energetic activity that helps children improve their hand-eye coordination and teamwork skills. It’s a great way to stay active and have fun with friends.
Materials: Volleyball and volleyball net.
How to Do:
- Set up the volleyball net in an open area like a beach or park.
- Divide children into two teams.
- Explain basic volleyball rules: serving, passing, spiking.
- Start the game, encouraging teamwork to keep the ball in play.
- Enjoy watching and cheering for their efforts.
Spend Time with Nature
Spending time in nature is a wonderful way for children to explore the outdoors, learn about the environment, and enjoy some fresh air. It’s a relaxing and educational activity that promotes well-being and curiosity.
Materials: A blanket or mat, along with a nature journal or sketchbook.
How to Do:
- Find a serene outdoor spot like a park or garden.
- Lay out a blanket or mat for comfort.
- Encourage observation of plants, insects, and animals.
- Enjoy peaceful time together, discussing nature’s wonders.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
A nature scavenger hunt is a engaging way for children to explore the outdoors and learn about different plants, animals, and natural objects. It encourages observation skills and makes learning about nature exciting.
Materials: A scavenger hunt list with items like leaves, rocks, and flowers, along with a bag or basket and a pencil.
How to Do:
- Create or print a scavenger hunt list for nature.
- Visit a park, garden, or safe natural area.
- Give your child the list and a bag or basket.
- Walk together, finding items and checking them off.
- Enjoy the adventure and discovering nature together.
Conclusion
In summary, offering different activities that match the interests and growth of 11-year-olds is really important for their development.
When we create a supportive place that encourages them to explore and learn, we help them grow and learn skills they’ll need later on.
Your thoughts on the activities can help make them even better and meet what they’re interested in as they grow.
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