🎉 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!

  1. 🖍️ 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.

  2. 👩‍🍳 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!

  3. 🗺️ Treasure Hunt Adventure

    • Create a treasure map with clues around the house or garden.

  4. 📚 Build a Reading Nook

    • Make a cozy corner with blankets and pillows for family reading time.

  5. 🧪 DIY Science Experiments

    • Try simple experiments: baking soda volcanoes or magic milk swirls.

  6. 🏃 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! 💜