Apps, Games, Toys . . . anything for middle school boys@home this year.

[BrandonMommy]

Any and all suggestions welcome! Websites, apps, games, books, toys, etc . . .

[Miss Tick]

At home alone?

If he has friends that can do outdoor things with him, Kubb had been a popular game here. My DS also had a group that gets together occasionally for Nerf, which, by its nature tends to be socially distanced. 😄

My DS has been leading his scout troop in meeting online. Just recently they have started meeting outdoors once a month. They use a gamer app, Discord, for the online meetings. Usually it is audio only. Much better than Zoom.

My middle school DD has monthly book club meetings online to help keep up tenuous in-person friendships.

For online games, all my dc have been playing Minecraft and this week's favorite game, Among Us, using Discord at the same time for discussion during the game.

Apparently one of ds's friends is setting up D&D online. I don't think it has happened yet, though.

On his own, ds likes to play an app called Soul Knight.

Or were you hoping for something educational? 🤪

 

[BrandonMommy]

Educational or not! Thanks!

[Momto6inIN]

The Reel Math Video Challenge by Math Counts has been a good project for my middle schoolers

Scratch and NXT Legos too

[ChocolateCake]

My ds13 uses an over-the-door basketball hoop (with a rubber ball) and a magnetic dart board in his room.

ETA: We invested in a 3D printer this summer so he's been making gifts for friends and extended family members

 

Edited September 6, 2020 by ChocolateCake

[Ausmumof3]

My middle schooler has enjoyed chess, nerf wars, minecraft, and fly tying, Rangers apprentice books and lure making.  He’s just got into detective novels so going through the old favourites.