Only me Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I don't know very many details but last night I just found out that my 10 year old nephew is having some kind of ankle surgery right before Christmas. I believe he is getting some kind of pins put in. He will be in casts for 3 weeks. I'm not sure if they will be walking casts but I'm assuming either way he won't be able to be very active. He is normally a very active boy. He likes play video games but other than that he usually isn't the kind to like to sit still and read a book, etc. I thought that during Christmas break I would bring my son (also 10) to visit with his cousin. I'm trying to think of things that they could do together (besides video games). I'm sure they will play video games too but I would also like to have a few other ideas. I would also like to give him a gift bag with various activities that he could do on his own. I don't want to spend a ton of money ($20 or under). This isn't a Christmas present. I might throw a book in there but I'd like to think of some other ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Board games, of course. Thinks like Hangman and mad libs are also good. Good quality movies. I would get some handweights so that he can exercise vigorously from his chair. At ten (almost 11) my boys read A LOT and I wouldn't discount the notion that he might enjoy reading books if other activities aren't an option for him. Making a gingerbread house would be a delight for mine - or other Christmas crafts. My kids really enjoy crafty activities. I don't, but they manage to get a few in this time of year. One of my sons just sorted and put into rolls $120 in coins. That took the better part of an afternoon. Why not get family members to bring all their coins, let him sort them, and take him out to lunch with the proceeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 One of those small nerf basketballs & hoop that can be hung over a door? Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Does he like to draw or do "activity" type things? You could get him a sketch pad and an activity book - something with stuff like a restaurant kids menu has...you know like tic tac toe, connect the dots (my oldest is 9 and still like to do that), crossword puzzles, word scrambles, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyinva Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Delete me if this comes across as spam, but Usborne has some really neat Kid Kits that he might like. This card tricks one is inexpensive and he might enjoy that, but we also have one on making Origami, starting Chess, Batteries and Magnets, etc. Poor guy! I hope the surgery and recovery go smoothly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 oooh, that brings back memories... My boy enjoyed a lap desk with art supplies and a drawing book. And legos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Darts? You can get them with velcro or other non-dangerous (is that a word?) tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Battleship and chess are my older son's favorites. He could also help cook, lol, prep work is usually stationary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHGrandma Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Hand weights, or anything he can use to exert muscles without putting weight on the ankle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 How about a Klutz book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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