Surviving school holidays
Rallying the children to go out and do something every day of the school holidays can be quite stressful, especially if you’re looking after several of them. Read on for some ideas about how to entertain at home.
Put on a talent show
Encourage them to create their own acts and perform in front of family members or friends. They can even create a stage or backdrop for their performance and prepare costumes or props.
Build a fort
You and your children can use blankets, sheets, pillows, and chairs to create a cosy space to read, play, or relax. Encourage them to use their imagination to make it unique and fun. They can even add string lights or decorations to make it look more magical.
Creative baking
Bring out all the food dyes, sprinkles, fruits, and sweets and let your children make and decorate their own cupcakes. You don’t have to stick to the traditional cupcake flavours either. Change it up by trying a recipe you haven’t tried before. Oreo cupcakes anyone?
Arts and Crafts
Bring out the paint, glitter, clay, crayons, and old magazines, and encourage children to decorate recycled materials. They could make wearable art, pen holders, a toilet roll bird feeder, or egg carton dragonflys. The possibilities are endless.
Board games
If ever, now is the time to invest in some board games, from classics such as Cluedo and chess, to more contemporary games, there will be something that suits your family.
Gardening
Get your children involved in gardening by planting flowers or vegetables in your back yard, pots or planter boxes. They’ll learn about plants, nature, and how to take care of them.
Music and Dance
Sing songs, play instruments, and dance together.
This will help children develop their sense of rhythm and express themselves through music.
Take a hike
Get your children outside into the great outdoors. Pack a picnic and enjoy a walk along a local beach, in one of Christchurch’s beautiful parks, or up in the hills.
On your bike
Most families have bicycles, so why not enjoy an outing along one of the scenic tracks in and around the city. The more adventurous might like to head out of town and enjoy a ride through rural surroundings.
