Entertainment for grandparents and grandchildren ages 5-8.
How loving grandparents can entertain grandkids and expose them to experiences busy parents rarely can. |
Library: We always, always go to the library. Although I have books for them to read,
that is one of our first stops for out-of-town grandkids--in fact, it is the first stop. I
also take my in-town grandchildren, too. Good place to check out videos as well as
cassettes for the car. The library is an excellent way to spend hours of a vacation
although the younger end of this age will have to have long quiet times broken up with a
walk outside.
Parks: Explore several parks together, then choose a favorite one. They still want to walk along nature paths and have ample time to stop and explore. Gardening: Plants sprouting from seeds and growing are pretty interesting now. Corn grows in a hurry--remember "Jack and the Bean Stalk." Games: Now is the time to try some of the childhood favorite games like Go Fish or Parcheesi. Dominoes can be used for mix and match by a five-year old and most eight-year olds enjoy dominoes. Write and Draw: Provide pencils, paper, and markers. Blunt scissors, colored paper, glue, and your attention. A small white board makes an interesting writing and drawing surface, too. Water: Perfect age for first fishing excursions, boat rides, swimming lessons, or trips to the neighborhood pools. Just exploring a creek can be great. Kids love water! |
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