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🎉 Engaging Kids During School Holidays
School’s out, and the kids are home!How can we keep them busy, happy, and gadget-free? Here are simple tips, fun activities, and ideas to help you create a productive yet enjoyable break for your children.
🎨 Fun, Gadget-Free Activities for Kids
Keeping kids away from screens can be tough, but with the right activities, they’ll be too busy to miss them!
🖍️ Arts & Crafts Corner
Set up a table with supplies like colored paper, crayons, and glue for DIY crafts.
Ideas: Homemade bookmarks, puppets, or painted garden rocks.
👩🍳 Mini Chefs in the Kitchen
Teach kids simple recipes like sandwiches or homemade pizza.
Let them measure, mix, and decorate—it’s messy fun they’ll love!
🗺️ Treasure Hunt Adventure
Create a treasure map with clues around the house or garden.
📚 Build a Reading Nook
Make a cozy corner with blankets and pillows for family reading time.
🧪 DIY Science Experiments
Try simple experiments: baking soda volcanoes or magic milk swirls.
🏃 Outdoor Obstacle Course
Set up challenges in the yard: crawling under chairs, hula hooping, or jumping ropes.
🕒 Simple Home Routine for the Holidays
Structure keeps kids happy and parents sane! Here's a sample daily routine:
⏰ Time | 📋 Activity |
---|---|
🌅 8:00 AM | Breakfast & Family Chores |
🌳 9:00 AM | Outdoor Play (Biking, Running) |
🎨 10:30 AM | Arts & Crafts or DIY Fun |
🍽️ 12:00 PM | Lunch & Free Time |
📖 1:30 PM | Reading or Quiet Play |
🤸♂️ 3:00 PM | Creative Fun or Science |
🏐 5:00 PM | Outdoor Games or Exercise |
🍲 7:00 PM | Dinner & Family Bonding |
📺 8:00 PM | Family Movie or Storytime |
🌙 9:00 PM | Bedtime Routine |
Tip: Print the routine and stick it on the fridge for easy reminders. 🖨️
💬 Parent Engagement Highlight
Here’s what Mrs. Nurul shared about her school holiday experience:
“We created a no-screen rule for two weeks and filled the days with art, cooking, and outdoor treasure hunts. My kids had so much fun, and we bonded as a family. I didn’t expect it to be this easy!”
📍 Stay Connected
For more tips, visit us at Dr. Nisa Khalil - Child Specialist Clinic. Follow us on social media for updates and ideas!
Let’s make this school break joyful and gadget-free together! 💜