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Ways to Keep the Kids Active During the Holidays

The Easter holidays are once again among us. Yes, we like having our kids home with us and value our time together, but how can we keep them entertained over the break? You could be seeking more laid-back activities to keep the kids occupied if you’re bored of taking them to chaotic play areas and crowded theme parks. Am I correct? If so, stay reading for all of our greatest suggestions on how to entertain the kids for the next two weeks.

Get Creative

Having a craft day with your kids on days when you don’t feel like leaving the house is excellent. The fact that there are so many activities you can perform on craft days, most of which are pretty simple, is their finest feature. My children like creating things, especially when I assist them. Their favorite crafts to create are handcrafted toys, along with paintings and collages. They enjoy it because they can make a new friend, and I enjoy it since stitching is clean-up-free. The googly eyes are the only messy element, however, I always use hot glue sticks to attach them.

Kmart offers a ton of fascinating craft kits available if, like me, you lack inspiration or the creative gene. Big W and Kmart have kids’ activity bundles that include coloring books, pencils or crayons, and other stationery with a particular theme if your kids like to sketch or like stickers.

Bake

Get the recipe books out if you haven’t done any baking this summer. Even though your kitchen will become a mess, your kids will become sticky, and you risk getting icing in your hair, it’s a terrific way to keep the kids occupied.

When it comes to baking, there are many alternatives, including cakes, brownies, cookies, and candies. Perhaps you could ask your kids what they want to make if they’re old enough? Your children will be more eager to bake with you if you let them choose what they create.

You might always check for some nutritious recipes if you’re a healthy mother who dislikes providing her kids heaps of unhealthy goodies. Many healthy treat ideas may be found online, like fruit kebabs and fruit pancakes that use honey instead of syrup.

Tea Time

Speaking of cupcakes, why not go out for high tea if the thought of the kids destroying the kitchen makes you uneasy? The Hotel Chadstone Melbourne is introducing a unique Unicorn-themed High Tea at Altus Rooftop for youngsters and the entire family to enjoy from April 9. It will be offered midweek during the school holidays. Think multicolored bagels, frosted pony pops, and bubble gum cake all presented on a three-tiered golden pedestal! The standard High Tea at Altus menu from Hotel Chadstone will be offered to the adults. Reservations are required.

Make Pizzas

Why not have a pizza-making day if you don’t feel like baking? Cooking pizza is a lot of fun and shouldn’t be as messy as making sweet goodies, making it the perfect activity after cleaning the kitchen.

Making your own pizza gives you the flexibility to make it as nutritious as you choose. Your pizzas will be extremely nutritious if you create the foundation and tomato sauce from scratch. Healthy pizzas are best made with toppings like ham, shredded cheese, peppers, onions, spinach, and fresh pineapple.

Take a Bicycle Ride

Why not have a family bike trip if you and your children all have bikes? Pick a route through a park or along an off-road bike trail, prepare a lunch, and ride your bikes all day.

Bike riding is a lot of fun and a terrific method to remain active and stay in shape. It’s a good opportunity to explore the neighborhood and a great way to get your kids out of the house.

Go Outside

Why not tour your neighborhood gardens if the weather isn’t too chilly? Children’s activities are typically available. Making a game out of how many birds or insects you spot while exploring is another option.

Make sure to arrive early if you want to take advantage of the holiday events in the neighborhood aquariums, animal sanctuaries, and zoos. I always buy our tickets in advance so we don’t have to wait in line for very long. It’s better to minimize the problems for yourself beforehand since even the calmest, easy-going youngster can become ferocious when waiting in lines.

Picture Time

There are so many fantastic family films out right now. If traveling to the movies after Christmas is out of the question for the family’s budget, Netflix provides hundreds of family-friendly films, or you can sign up for Disney+ to access an endless stream of children’s films. At your neighborhood mall or video store, you might rent a DVD from a kiosk.

There are several classes available for youngsters to take. From cooking to decorating cookies and cupcakes to acting, singing, dancing, sports, programming, and even Lego building lessons. There is anything that your kid will adore out there. Additionally, it provides you with a brief respite from them. Simply search for local children’s classes online.

Reading

I have read to the boys continuously since they were young, and I believe this has ingrained love of reading in them. Actually, the three boys all left Robertson’s Bookstore with new books the last time we were there.

The majority of department shops, including Big W and Kmart, provide a variety of books at affordable rates.

Apps for Education

Use instructional applications to start the school year early. The majority of primary school applications use games to make learning entertaining, so the kids aren’t even aware they’re learning!

Finding activities to occupy the kids over the summer can be challenging, but perhaps the suggestions above will be helpful. Find the best toys from alternatives to eBay.

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