{"id":387,"date":"2020-03-18T13:43:05","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T02:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.edumazing.com\/?p=387"},"modified":"2020-05-17T14:01:19","modified_gmt":"2020-05-17T04:01:19","slug":"indoor-and-outdoor-holiday-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.edumazing.com\/?p=387","title":{"rendered":"Indoor and Outdoor Holiday Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you sometimes struggle to think of things to do with your kids? Here are some of our favourite activities to help keep them entertained over the break.<\/p>\n

Make an indoor obstacle course.<\/strong>\u00a0Grab all the pillows and move the couches to build an obstacle course they can run around in.<\/p>\n

Learn origami.<\/strong>\u00a0Download a free design online to get them crafting with paper. Origami.me<\/a> has step by step diagrams and even video tutorials.<\/p>\n

Go star gazing.<\/strong>\u00a0Set up some blankets in your backyard and lay yourself down to stare at the stars. SkyVie Lite is a free app that you can use to find planets and constellations in the night sky. Apple IOS<\/a> or Google Play<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Bake and decorate.<\/strong>\u00a0Bake cupcakes (or biscuits) and get the kids to decorate them with icing and sprinkles. Their reward? A delicious treat.<\/p>\n

Play dress ups.<\/strong>\u00a0They can do this with their clothes or your clothes. This could then turn into a Fashion Show.<\/p>\n

Have a dance party.<\/strong>\u00a0Turn up the volume on the radio and cover the lights with cellophane for a musical evening.<\/p>\n

Get them out in the garden.<\/strong>\u00a0 Try planting trimmings from plants you already have and let them water and watch them grow. Also get them to help with weeding, teaching them the difference between weeds and plants.<\/p>\n

Draw a picture.<\/strong>\u00a0All you need is some card and colouring pencils and they\u2019ll take care of the rest. If they are struggling for what to draw some ideas might be a space station or under the sea.<\/p>\n

Write a story.<\/strong>\u00a0Got a chatterbox on your hands with a huge imagination? Ask them to write it down. Create a book for them with A4 paper folded in half.<\/p>\n

Perform simple science experiments.<\/strong>\u00a0Google “simple science experiments”. There are heaps and use household materials you already own.<\/p>\n

Complete a puzzle\/activity book.<\/strong>\u00a0Activity books are a fun way to keep them occupied throughout the day. You can even download activity pages online.<\/p>\n

Read a book.<\/strong>\u00a0Let them go on an adventure by reading a book. If you need help finding a book for them try the website Goodreads<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Make fingerprint animals.<\/strong>\u00a0All you need is an ink-pad, paper and a pen. Press your fingerprint onto the sheet and use it as a head or body to draw animals.<\/p>\n

Hold a family board games night.<\/strong>\u00a0From Monopoly and UNO to Game of Life and BINGO, the possibilities are endless. Here’s a fun twist to BINGO, use small lollies such as skittles or M&Ms as counters and whoever wins get to eat them.<\/p>\n

Go on a treasure hunt.<\/strong>\u00a0Create a map for your kids to hunt for special items that you\u2019ve hidden.<\/p>\n

Build a scrapbook or collage.<\/strong>\u00a0All they need is some old magazines, a pair of scissors and some glue to create a collage or scrapbook.<\/p>\n

Make crazy fruit juices.<\/strong>\u00a0This is a top way to get them eating fruit and having fun in the kitchen. Give them a station of fruits to choose from and mix them up in the juicer with some ice.<\/p>\n

Be a photographer for a day.<\/strong>\u00a0Give them the camera for a day and see what shots they come up with. You can choose to print or frame their best ones after.<\/p>\n

Make masks.<\/strong>\u00a0Paper plates and spare card are perfect for these. They can then role-play their characters with the masks after.<\/p>\n

Play hide and seek.\u00a0<\/strong>Two words: endless fun. You might also like to play tag, dodge ball or pretend the floor is lava.<\/p>\n

Perform a play.<\/strong>\u00a0Have the kids write and perform a play for you.<\/p>\n

Make fairy dust dough.<\/strong>\u00a0For a unique scientific play session, they can\u00a0create fairy dust dough<\/a>\u00a0by mixing hair conditioner and corn-flour and adding food colouring and glitter.<\/p>\n

Go for a family bike ride.<\/strong>\u00a0Cycle your local community to see what’s around.<\/p>\n

Play with a cardboard box.<\/strong>\u00a0From building a cart or a dollhouse to crafting a rocket ship or mini golf course, a\u00a0cardboard box can offer so much play for a kid<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Have a video game tournament.<\/strong>\u00a0Choose a video game your kids love and see if you can keep up with them or beat them.<\/p>\n

\"Gaming,<\/p>\n

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Many more can be found online.<\/p>\n

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