Keeping the kids busy these holidays
Keep your children entertained during the school holidays with these fun activities.
It’s that time of the year where you need an arsenal of exciting activities up your sleeve to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. Here are a few activities to keep your little ones entertained for hours.
Homemade Christmas ornaments
Decorating a Christmas tree is probably already on your to-do list. Make this holiday tradition even more special by adding new Christmas ornaments made by each year.
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Bake biscuits and decorate them
Who doesn’t enjoy baking and decorating delicious Christmas treats and desserts that you get to enjoy together afterwards? This is a great idea for cold, rainy days where families get to huddle together and munch on the treats in front of a roaring fire or favourite television programme.
Have a picnic in your local park
Whether you have babies, toddlers or older kids at home, most children love fresh air and open spaces. So, grab a ball, picnic blanket, some snacks (such as fresh fruit, sarmies and homemade popcorn) and head to your local park where you can sit and enjoy a morning or afternoon outdoors.
Do a toy clean-up and visit an orphanage
Research has shown that the less toys you have in your home, the more creative your children will be, as they’ll learn to make do with less and engage properly with the toys they do own. And there’s no better time than the holidays to do a good cleanup. Let your child help you sort the toys she’s happy to part with, then take her along to an orphanage or other non-profit organisation and encourage her to give them away to those who really need them.
Have a car wash
If it’s warm enough to spend time outdoors, let the kids play with soapy water and sponges or cloths, while washing your car at the same time. Kids generally love cars, water, bubbles and messy play so it’s a win-win for everyone.
Create a family photo album
Most of our pictures are digital and simply sit on our cellphones or cameras without us ever displaying them at home. Why not have some family snaps printed and let your child create his/her very own family album? Let them decorate the pages, while you share stories about each family member. This seemingly simple activity will enhance your child’s memory, as well as encourage her creativity as she decorates each page.
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