The shift to home-based learning or spending holidays at home has been disorienting for many of our kids. Over the last year, we have had to constantly deal with the pandemic and it has certainly taken a toll on us all.
With the resulting blur in the boundaries between school and home, our children are grappling with new, unforeseen challenges. Amidst this commotion, how have you been keeping the kids active during the lockdown?
Here are 15 fun-filled activities that are sure to keep you and your family busy at home during the June holidays!
1. Grow your own Vegetables
Growing your vegetables at home will save you a few trips to the grocery store while keeping the kids busy at the same time!
Purchasing pre-made starter kits can also make this activity fun and simple for younger ones!
2. PlayDoh Crafts
Play-Doh craft is a long time favourite among kids and makes for a great family arts and crafts activity. The potential for creativity is endless, and you can even make your own with this simple 3-ingredient recipe!
3. Cooking
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Cooking is an important independent life skill, and it certainly doesn’t have to be a chore. Take a look at these simple, heat-free recipes to make with your younger ones.
4. Create A Photo Album
In our tech-filled world, we often forget the charm of printed photos in albums, envelopes, and frames. Organize some family photos, share some stories about them and make some memories.
5. Take a Virtual Museum Tour
Take a virtual tour of The Louvre, Hermitage or, one of the countless great museums of the world offering these services. A great family activity to while away the time while learning something new!
6. Make Family Greeting Cards
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There is nothing like homemade cards from the kids – send them to family members you might not see for a while to spread some positivity! Take a look at these simple templates for inspiration.
Need some help to get your creative juices flowing? Make some Magic Cards this Father’s Day! Classes are on 4th and 11th June.
7. Create a Family Tree
Use this time to research your family tree – see how far back you can go! If you’re willing to spend a little more, sites such as 23andMe also provide detailed ancestry and health analysis.
8. Create A Family Exercise Plan
Stay fit while you stay at home! Create a family exercise plan with your kids and incorporate it into your routine. Check out these free workouts for kids for inspiration.
9. Take an Online Class
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Devote some of the children’s holiday time to learning by signing up for some online classes. Review the previous term’s topics, get ahead on upcoming lessons or take a completely non-academic course! Check out courses on Learner Net, a home-grown company in Singapore offering a vast variety of courses this summer.
10. Do Some Summer Cleaning
Take out a day to sort through old clothes, supplies and other materials as a family. Donate the items you can or try to find new, creative uses for each!
11. Watch TV
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Though screen time should be limited to a healthy amount, whiling the time away can be done by simply watching TV. There are countless streaming services comprising a plethora of TV shows, movies and documentaries for you and your young ones to enjoy together! Newly released in Singapore, check out Disney Plus – an online streaming service with over 500 movies and 300 series!
12. Learn to Play Cards
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No need to purchase anything – simply take out a pack of cards and learn some new games with your family! Don’t have playing cards? Make an arts and crafts activity out of making your playing cards – refer to a simple template here.
13. Make Slime
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A widespread internet sensation, creating slime calls for a very simple 2-ingredient recipe that will keep your kids busy for hours!
14. Socialise
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Help your kids stay connected with their friends and family by arranging times to socialise on online platforms. Check out Kast, a platform facilitating simultaneous streaming and communication between several users.
15. Nothing
Yes, it sounds counterintuitive! However, in our fast-paced and competitively stressful world, we often forget the importance of doing nothing at all. For your younger ones, doing nothing allows for enhanced development through open-ended activity, exercising imagination and creativity.
Parents have a vital role in keeping kids entertained during the lockdown – these activities are sure to do so! Please feel free to share this with anyone whom you think may benefit from this.
Happy holidays!
This article was written by Teacher Sanju and edited by Teacher Daniel from Learner Net.
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