My son's best friend (7 years old) was in an accident last week where he broke his pelvis is 3 places. Thank God that was the worst of it. They figure it will take 4-6 weeks to heal. He can only sit and lay down. Any advice on activities that can keep him busy? (Besides the obvious reading, tv, board games and video games) Thanks
He is a very active little boy that doesn't really enjoy reading. He would really rather be outside playing in the dirt, jumping on the trampoline etc. He does like legos--which I'm sure he is playing with frequently now.
I have two boys, if he doesn't read, video games are all I know. :)
What about a book that teaches magic tricks?
Awww, poor little guy!
Legos, Lincoln Logs, Play-doh, Word games, Walkie Talkies to use with parents/siblings
how about a paper airplane making book? my son has two and has made every model in them. some are complicated and i helped, but he was able to do most himself. they come with wildly patterned paper which is kind of cool. now if you do this, you could also set up a course of sorts for him to try and fly his planes thru. i bought safety glasses for myself and son because we are prone to wars and i didnt want anyone to lose an eye!
Magnets on a cookie sheet. I have some simple shape magnets and sometimes my 6yo will make pictures with the shapes. Get letter magnets and he can practice spelling or making silly words. Get word magnets and he can make silly sentences.
If he isn't a huge fan of reading, maybe a Tag reader that reads to him and helps him with more difficult words.
Puzzles.
Art - crayons and colored pencils.
Playdough - with a tv tray this can be done
Legos or Trio Blocks
Activity books- mazes, word searches, connect the dots, etc
Paper Airplanes - if someone is there to catch and return them
Basketball - If it's allowed, he can toss a Nerf ball into a container.
Etch a SKetch, magnadoodle, dry erase board or aquamat
Water games - for something different...one of those games filled with water where you try to get the rings on hooks by pushing a button (I hope that makes sense). They even make some with sports themes.
Well beyond the reading/tv/board games/video games... doesn't seem like he will be able to do much.
Or, what about getting some puzzles? Does he like jigsaw puzzles?
Or things online, kids' websites:
www.starfall.com
www.pbskids.org
www.nickjr.com
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ (the National Geographic site for kids)
Or, workbooks to keep up his academics....
Per video games, the "Lego" series of video games are fun. Even for adults. Someone can play with him too.
Or, maybe he can learn "Origami?" Book stores have Origami books and kits.
Or, maybe his parents can get him some craft kits and supplies? Walmart or craft stores have lots.
YES and the walkie-talkie idea below, is GREAT.
at home spelling bee... with reward (rootbeer float anyone?)
name that toon?
singing bee at home?
find a pen pal for them?
lots and lots of crafts. maybe make small sock monkeys with all of the mismatched socks?
the silent game... haha I love this one?
It would help if you told me what they are into...
