10 Things to do Before They Turn 10
10 Things to do Before They Turn 10
We all want to give our children memories that they can look back on for the rest of their lives, so here are our top 10 things to do before they turn ten (no matter what your budget).
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1. Whether you live by the seaside or not, a ride on a donkey at the beach is a definite must for the photo album. This is something that is only available in limited places and therefore not everyone can experience it. Children may also be able to pet the donkeys, which will give them a respect for the animals and learn more about them.
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2. The phrase “like a kid in a sweet shop” comes to mind and there is no better look on your child’s face than when they are surrounded by sweets and think they are in heaven. Surprisingly, they will probably be so entranced by what is around them and the vast choice that they won’t be able to make a decision but when they do, encourage them to use their maths skills to add up how much it’s going to cost you!
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3. Thomas the Tank Engine eat your heart out. Take a trip on a Hogwarts Express style steam train and travel like they did in the olden days. A great experience as well as an opportunity to learn about the way travel has developed within the last 100 years.
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4. A completely free idea now is to go and play in the snow (after it’s snowed of course!) Make snow angels, have a snowball fight or catch snowflakes on your tongue. As well as teaching your children about the weather and how snow and ice are made, run around, have fun and create memories.
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5. A visit to the local swimming pool is not only fun but teaches children important skills. It is a sensible idea for all children to learn to swim so why not teach them yourself? Take them to an informal “splash” session to let them gain their confidence and then teach them the basics, putting their head underwater, skulling and kicking the legs in preparation for front crawl.
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6. Every child believes in Father Christmas so why not take your little ones to visit him? With his bright red outfit, black shiny boots, white bushy beard and sack full of presents. Whether you take them to the local department store or to his home in Lapland, teach them the story of Christmas whether you are religious or not, it is important that they know.
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7. Everyone loves the fun fair, whether it be the sticky wall, ghost train, carousel or hook-a-duck. Have fun, even a bit of harmless competition while using it too teach them social interaction and communication skills whilst building their confidence and self-esteem by getting them to go on rides that they wouldn’t normally.
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8. Take your crusts down to the local pond and feed the ducks. Not only will you been the ducks new best friend, but you can teach your children about the environment around them and them and the animals and nature that live within it.
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9. Christmas time isn’t the same without a trip to the local pantomime on Boxing Day. Whether it be Snow White, Cinderella or Dick Whittington everyone loves a bit of audience participation (oh yes they do!) As well as spending quality time with your children, make it a family tradition but remember, don’t forget to practise your booing before you go.
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10. Why not combine this last idea with the first and finish of the day with an ice cream while looking out to sea. Use this time to talk to them about the day you have had and what they have enjoyed while developing their conversational and inter-personal skills.
We all want to give our children memories that they can look back on for the rest of their lives, so here are our top 10 things to do before they turn ten (no matter what your budget).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rk-tecture/
1. Whether you live by the seaside or not, a ride on a donkey at the beach is a definite must for the photo album. This is something that is only available in limited places and therefore not everyone can experience it. Children may also be able to pet the donkeys, which will give them a respect for the animals and learn more about them.
Image Credit
2. The phrase “like a kid in a sweet shop” comes to mind and there is no better look on your child’s face than when they are surrounded by sweets and think they are in heaven. Surprisingly, they will probably be so entranced by what is around them and the vast choice that they won’t be able to make a decision but when they do, encourage them to use their maths skills to add up how much it’s going to cost you!
Image Credit
3. Thomas the Tank Engine eat your heart out. Take a trip on a Hogwarts Express style steam train and travel like they did in the olden days. A great experience as well as an opportunity to learn about the way travel has developed within the last 100 years.
Image Credit
4. A completely free idea now is to go and play in the snow (after it’s snowed of course!) Make snow angels, have a snowball fight or catch snowflakes on your tongue. As well as teaching your children about the weather and how snow and ice are made, run around, have fun and create memories.
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5. A visit to the local swimming pool is not only fun but teaches children important skills. It is a sensible idea for all children to learn to swim so why not teach them yourself? Take them to an informal “splash” session to let them gain their confidence and then teach them the basics, putting their head underwater, skulling and kicking the legs in preparation for front crawl.
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6. Every child believes in Father Christmas so why not take your little ones to visit him? With his bright red outfit, black shiny boots, white bushy beard and sack full of presents. Whether you take them to the local department store or to his home in Lapland, teach them the story of Christmas whether you are religious or not, it is important that they know.
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7. Everyone loves the fun fair, whether it be the sticky wall, ghost train, carousel or hook-a-duck. Have fun, even a bit of harmless competition while using it too teach them social interaction and communication skills whilst building their confidence and self-esteem by getting them to go on rides that they wouldn’t normally.
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8. Take your crusts down to the local pond and feed the ducks. Not only will you been the ducks new best friend, but you can teach your children about the environment around them and them and the animals and nature that live within it.
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9. Christmas time isn’t the same without a trip to the local pantomime on Boxing Day. Whether it be Snow White, Cinderella or Dick Whittington everyone loves a bit of audience participation (oh yes they do!) As well as spending quality time with your children, make it a family tradition but remember, don’t forget to practise your booing before you go.
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10. Why not combine this last idea with the first and finish of the day with an ice cream while looking out to sea. Use this time to talk to them about the day you have had and what they have enjoyed while developing their conversational and inter-personal skills.
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