https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 30 May 2026 03:40:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752862 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:08:48 +0000 snowjewelz 1752862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: Whaaaat. Uggh! I usually just see them taking dumb pictures, but then again it's usually at a church setting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752843 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 12:03:15 +0000 mrs. bird 1752843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: snapchat &amp; middle school girls is terrifying! it gets used to pick on each other and for boys to con girls into sharing sexual photos of themselves :( </p> <p>on a brighter note, they sleep FOREVER so you'll only have to entertain them from like noon on :D you might be surprised how much they like playing with LO, or they might completely ignore LO, could go either way! i'm sure they'll bring their own screen of some sort- ipad, iphone, whatever and headphones so they can tune the real world out. food, bumper boats, go cart tracks, those indoor trampoline places (we have one called skyzone, it's a chain, they do neat activities &amp; it's an active thing the kids still think is fun which is a rarity), they might like baking or making their own pizzas, laser tag </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752797 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:49:55 +0000 snowjewelz 1752797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: They are OBSESSED! Girls love their snapchat and guys all play whatever the IT game is at the moment! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752796 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:49:35 +0000 Greentea 1752796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: we have lots of outdoor concerts here too... free concerts and good food = yes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752783 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:45:15 +0000 lizzywiz 1752783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: I only have 48 hours and no b-ball game scheduled on those dates, sadly, but it gave me the idea to look at events, so thanks!<br /> @Greentea: Ice cream shop right by my house!</p> <p>Just to clarify, they are distant family that I have seen, like, twice in their lives. That is why they are kinda unknown to me. Thanks for the advice! I am feeling better and better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752737 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:24:17 +0000 Greentea 1752737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: in middle school we used to go to a mall with a movie theater attached- something for everyone! Most people like bowling and mini golf! Outdoor ice cream or food places on the water... waterpark, swimming, boat rides... (I am pretty water centric!) Sounds fun! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752708 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:14:08 +0000 regberadaisy 1752708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: seriously. My niece and nephew who are 11 are glued to their iPad. I need to start limiting their screen time when they visit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752706 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:13:23 +0000 regberadaisy 1752706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: what about a baseball game?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752688 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:04:58 +0000 travellingbee 1752688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: I used to be a dean at a middle school. Now I teach again in an elementary school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752676 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 11:02:30 +0000 snowjewelz 1752676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, I work with that age kids at church and they just like to go online. Girls like to take selfies and shop, while boys can play video games all day long. I think it would be helpful to actually meet/get to know them and find out what interests they have! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752543 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 10:06:22 +0000 lizzywiz 1752543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: ooh, good idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752445 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:22:54 +0000 Anagram 1752445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: oh yeah, board games are fun. My 8th grade niece loves them. Also, she loves baking and cooking. I think the guys would be into that, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752407 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:11:48 +0000 simplyfelicity 1752407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: Hahahaha! Spoken like a true teacher. Do you teach middle school, too? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752381 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:01:50 +0000 lizzywiz 1752381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travellingbee: @Mamaof2: @locavore_mama: @Anagram: THANKS, ladies. 2 boys, 1 girl are coming and I am really sweating it, because I also will be toting a toddler to whatever we do.<br /> Unfortunately, video games are out- we don't even own a TV, eek.<br /> I think I will for sure try the bowling! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752367 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:59:04 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1752367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Around 8 my nephews had fun learning how to play "adult" board games like Risk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752337 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:46:42 +0000 Anagram 1752337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: yeah, disco bowling! I remember doing that for someone's party in middle school and thinking it was so cool. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752333 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:44:55 +0000 regberadaisy 1752333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: I bet they would get a kick out of "midnight" bowling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752324 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:40:18 +0000 Anagram 1752324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lizzywiz: not too immature at all---middle schoolers love those things! I think other interests will vary depending on the child--I have students who are into all kinds of things from cosplay, to fencing, to wrestling, to biking, to dance, to art history. They are really just like immature, hormonal little adults. </p> <p>So maybe when your guest arrives, you can feel them out a little. Some kids are more sporty, other love seeing museums. You just never know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752316 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:36:16 +0000 regberadaisy 1752316@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man, hard age range! </p> <p>I think water parks, swimming, lasertron, bowling, miniature golf, movies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752315 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:35:49 +0000 Mamaof2 1752315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They all sound perfect! Add in video games :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752311 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:34:51 +0000 travellingbee 1752311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man-they talk, text, play video games and roll their eyes for fun. ;)I think they'd also like trampolines, bowling etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-know-what-6th-8th-graders-do-for-fun#post-1752296 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 08:29:48 +0000 lizzywiz 1752296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am about to have young guests and I am afraid my ideas are too immature:<br /> bowling, miniature gold, trampoline park?<br /> any advice/ dissent/ confirmation would be appreciated! </p>