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DS shouldn't be bored at lunchtimes?

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quickscribble · 10/05/2022 19:13

He's in yr 7, so whereas in primary school the kids would all play a game of manhunt or hopscotch or on the apparatus, this doesn't happen in secondary school and once they've eaten their lunch they just sit around. I've suggested he find another club to join and also maybe take a pack of cards in. Does anyone know and quick easy to teach card games that would be good for him to get a few others playing easily? I think part of the problem is he doesn't have a lot of friends yet.

He was taking a Rubik's cube in for a while, which he was able to entertain a few others with....what else could I get him, small and entertaining, obviously not electric or noisy or likely to be confiscated? Any small toys or tricks to learn, modern equivalent of marbles I guess. I thought about teckdeck but I think that phase has passed also.

They're only allowed on the sports pitch if they change intro their PE kit, so that doesn't happen.

Any ideas much appreciated.

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Signoramarella · 10/05/2022 20:23

Our school library is the place for lunch and break . Games, quiet reading, and intermingling

sunshineandshowers40 · 10/05/2022 20:32

My DC's school has lots of clubs, the library is open, they play football, sometimes they just walk around. TBH they only get half an hour, so if they have something to eat it's nearly over.

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