3 fun activities for the second week of the school holiday
It's week two of the school holiday, and if you are struggling to find things to do with the kids, we have some ideas for you.
Parents who are always looking for fun ways to keep their kids entertained would love these 'no-screen' fun activities.
It's the second week of the school holiday, and we know that some of you might be thoroughly enjoying your time at home with the kids, and then some are desperately stopping themselves from pulling their hair out.
Whichever group you fall under, we have some cool, low-prep, low-cost ideas that could help you keep your kids entertained for at least a fraction of the day.
1. DIY window clings
These aren't just easy to make, but they also help your kids with a creative outlet.
All you need is:
- 3 tbsp glue
- 8 drops of food colouring
- 3-4 drops of dish soap (repeat for each colour)
- Bowl
- Paint brush
- Measuring spoons
- Sheet protectors, also known as plastic sheet covers
Check out the video below on how they turn out, courtesy of TikTok.
@thebastfamily Need a fun activity this Summer? Try this! ☀️DIY WINDOW CLINGS☀️ What you need: - 3 tbsp glue - 8 drops food coloring - 3-4 drops of dish soap (repeat for each color) - Bowl - Paint brush - Measuring spoons - Sheet Protectors This is one of my favorite activities from the Elmer’s Creations Hub! #ActivitiesForKids #DiyPlay #KeepingKidsBusy #toddleractivities #activitiesfortoddlers #preschoolactivities #entertainingkids #summeractivitiesforkids #summerfun ♬ Rockin' Robin - Bobby Day
2. Simple game ideas
Set up cool game ideas that will keep the kids entertained for a while. These require minimal effort and are low-cost.
Option one - Pom Pom race
Get pom poms and separate them into two plates. Take another two plates and keep them in front of each competitor. Use a timer to start the game, and let each competitor pull up a pom pom, using only a straw to transport it from the plate they are on to the empty plate.
The first one to get all their pom poms from one plate to the other wins.
Option two - Flip the cup
Each competitor gets a plastic cup. They must flip the cup right side up before putting their coloured pom pom on the X and O sheet. The first one to get a line wins.
Option three - Ball race
Fill six plastic cups with water and line them up before each competitor. Hand each competitor a ping-pong ball to place on the first cup of water. When the timer goes off, the competitor has to blow the ping-pong ball over each cup of water without letting it fall over. If the ball falls, they have to start at the beginning again.
Check out the video from TikTok for a clearer understanding.
@kidsfunlearning Super easy game ideas to play with kids this summer for less screen time and more fun! Great for family bonding! 🥰 #kidsactivities #fungames #summerbreak #familygames #mom #momlife #kidsgames #funlearning ♬ Mambo #5 - Peréz Prado
3. DIY Projector
This is a fun one to do with the kids at night, or you could just draw the curtains. Cover one side of the toilet roll tubes with tape, then add a sticker, and there you have it—a projector. All you have to do is add the projector to your phone light, and boom...
Watch the video below to provide more context on how it would work, courtesy of TikTok.
@thebastfamily Need a simple activity this Summer? Try this! ✨🎥 DIY PROJECTOR 🎥✨ All you need: - Toilet paper tubes - Clear packing tape - Stickers - Light source (phone or flashlight) #entertainingkids #summeractivities #summeractivitiesforkids #entertainingtoddlers #diyplay #easytoddleractivity #keepingtoddlersbusy #toddlermom ♬ Rockin' Robin - Bobby Day
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