I have noticed over the past few weeks that "my very soon to be 8" DD has almost ceased to "play". This has obviously been highlighted during half term.
So, I was wondering, what do your DD'd "do" in their spare time.
She has an active school life with after school recorder and drama clubs. She goes to Brownies and has swimming lessons.
She is happy to do days out but when at home just seems t want to watch TV or read books - but TV is now winning.
When I have had a chat with her about what she would like to do with her time she says she dosn't know.
My suggestions to her today have been to bake some cakes, go for a walk in the local wood, collect things and make into a picture when we get back - she sighed and said OK then - but I know she would prefer to slump in front of the TV all day.... ( i also have 2 three year olds to amuse today so activiteies have to go accross all ages!!)
I have also had problems with ideas for her birthday as she dosn't play anymore!!
SO - what do your 8 year olds do????
Thanks in anticipation!