While the title may sound strange for some and, some might wonder, ‘What kind of activities can an 8 or 9-year-old do?’. Believe me when I say that there are endless opportunities available for children of all age groups. A child at age 8 or 9 is in their pre-teen stage. Hence this is an appropriate time to instil some skills in them. In this article, I will be discussing the various activities that an 8 or 9-year-old can do, activities that maybe some domestic chores wherein they can help you while some will be those wherein you can help them.
21 Things As a kid you can do to Make Money.
1. Doing Household Chores For An Allowance
It is a great way to start making some money. It is one of the most age-appropriate tasks for an 8 or 9-year-old. First, you can start with something as simple as folding your clothes. You can’t ask a 9-year-old to do laundry or iron their clothes, but you can let them fold the clothes and place them neatly in the cupboard. It teaches them to organize. The next task they can do is help you wash the dishes. It is an excellent opportunity to bond with your child and, at the same time, teach them how to keep the utensils spick and span.
And hey! What about the luscious green garden out there? How about going out and picking some fruits and vegetables? They can also help to rake the leaves, pluck out the weeds or plant a new plant. Perhaps, help Daddy wash the car. Lastly, you might want to keep a pen and book in hand. Well, you have to keep a record of all the chores that you’ve done. Also, parents need to understand that giving allowance gives them a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
2. Babysitting
Or more like helping Mom look after your sibling. This activity can be considered one of the best ways to learn the quality of responsibility. They can play with their siblings or keep them entertained while you get your work done. It does not limit to only their siblings. It can also include their neighbour’s kids or their relatives. Teaching them to take responsibility for something heightens their sense of maturity.
3. Looking After Pets
Quite similar to babysitting, except here you’re looking after pets. Kids love pets. While playing with pets is fun and games, feeding them, bathing them, and taking them for a stroll is quite tiring. Have your 8 or 9-year-old help you out by taking them for a walk. But remember, let them do that task only under your strict supervision. Try to understand how your child and the pet communicate with each other and analyze your control over them accordingly. Never leave your child alone to look after a pet.
4. Assisting The Parent To The Supermarket
Going shopping is a dream come true for kids. They may have a list of things to pick. You can ask them to assist you to help you buy some items that are on your list. It helps them learn the price of a commodity, what different items are there, and how much inventory they need to stock up. You can consider this as a lesson in budget planning. It will help them deal with real-life situations which, I will discuss later on in this article.
5. Making And Selling Craft
How about making a fun time activity into a source of earning? Grab your pen, paper, and glue, and get started. Let your creations sell themselves.
6. Cooking
If your kid loves to cook up a simple snack or meal, they can offer catering services. Maybe make some PBJ sandwiches, smores, or salads. Even you can ask them to help you out while preparing a meal and setting up the table.
7. Cleaning The Attic Or Organizing The Store Room
Kids can help clean the attic. Also, if the storeroom is out of order, they can organize the items and store them on shelves.
8. Running Errands For Grandparents
Grandma and Grandpa maybe can no longer go out and do their everyday chores and, hence they might need their handyman. Why don’t you grab this opportunity? Help them around the house or go to the nearest supermarket and buy some groceries for them. And yes! You know you’re going to get some pocket money from them.
9. Make And Sell Drawings & Paintings
Do your kids love to draw and paint? Then you can help them turn this activity into a source of income. Let them make beautiful portraits, sketches, and sell them. They can earn a decent amount and also boost their confidence. It will help them sharpen their skills.
10. Opening A Lemonade Stand
Now that’s quite interesting. Your child may have heard a lot about them or seen many of their friends do the same. Opening a lemonade stand is the foundation of understanding how a business functions. Here is where budget planning plays an important role.
They will learn how much inventory to purchase and then estimate if they are making a profit or loss. It’s a great way to earn some side money during the summers.
11. Participating In The Family Business
You can introduce your kid to the know-hows of business. In a family business, you can teach them tricks and trades. Give them some simple tasks to do. Like, completing some forms, stamping papers, stapling or sticking them, sorting files alphabetically, or storing things in the right places. They can also act as your assistant. In the end, reward them with a tip.
12. Community Work
Helping clean the school windows, library hall or helping the librarian sort through books is another great way of making some quick bucks.
13. Making YouTube Videos
It may be considered an unconventional way of earning for a 9-year-old, but this seems to be one of the most demanding activities in today’s modern world. The best part about this job is that it lets kids explore their creative freedom. They can make dance videos, craft videos, singing videos, gaming videos, and many more.
14. Organize A Play In Their Area
Is your kid an aspiring actor/actress? Do they wish to be seen on the silver screen? Then you can help them achieve their dream. Help them organize a skit for their local community. It will provide some entertainment to the people, and your kid can earn some money.
15. Offer Manicures or Nail Painting
Almost every woman loves being pampered. In addition to being pampered, your child will benefit from being pampered at home.
16. Sell Flowers
Children who are good at arranging flowers may earn money from flowers during various holidays and events throughout the year.
17. Distributing Newspapers
Even though newspapers are less common now, you can still make extra cash this way when you are a kid. You can deliver the papers early in the morning, so you can do this while still in school. See what the requirements are for starting a local newspaper in your area.
18. Weed Gardens
These tasks are more tedious than what homeowners would like to handle. Both the homeowner and the child benefit from this. So your child helps the homeowner earn a little extra money.
19. Wash Cars
Another method for kids to get out of the house, exercise in the sun, and earn money at the same time by washing cars.
20. Start an Instagram Account
With the help of her sassy yet cute videos, Mila Stauffer has already won over 333,000 Instagram followers. At age 3, she has already amassed a following. The major players, like Tylenol, have sponsored her.
21. Start a T-shirt Business
Does your child have an intuitive understanding of what others want? A T-shirt business and developing their creative side will be a good idea if this is the case. These products could be sold at a local market through Redbubble, Cafepress, or Etsy.
Conclusion
Through this article, you may have already understood that there are no age restrictions to earn. There are various activities that an 8 or 9-year-old can do. Although, it is most likely that they will need parental supervision. Both types of jobs help kids to have a sense of responsibility and ownership. It helps them to understand how they have to deal with different situations in life.
Let them make a chore chart to keep an account of all the tasks that they have done. You can pay them their due at the day’s end. Earning money will also teach them the value of savings. Try to incorporate both types of activities into your child’s life. Domestic activities help them take up smaller responsibilities. Real-life jobs will help them take up more responsibilities. They can learn some new skills through both of them. So have a look at all the jobs listed in this article and take your pick.
