Half term with children at home and constant rain can be challenging, especially with a young baby and older siblings to entertain. Here are budget-friendly activities to keep your children busy:
1. Indoor Obstacle Course
Kids love climbing. Encourage exploration by creating a mountain with pillows. Crawling babies will enjoy joining the fun.
2. Make Musical Instruments
Kids are fascinated with noise. Create musical instruments using pasta and plastic bottles. Babies will enjoy watching and listening to the sounds.
3. Play Dough Fun
Make cost-effective play dough at home. Let kids create cookies, people, animals, and more. Toddlers love getting messy with play dough too.
4. Fashion Show
Clear out old clothes with a fashion show. See what fits and what can be donated. This activity can also produce funny pictures, especially with the little ones.
5. Pizza Party
Create chef hats and let your children choose their pizza toppings. This can be a fun and tasty afternoon activity.
6. Make a Boat
With plenty of puddles around, make boats with your children to test when it's not raining. Babies can stay snug and warm in specially designed travel bags.
7. Treasure Hunt
Create a trail using large ribbons and finish with a prize. Suitable for all ages, this is a fun way to engage younger children.
8. Indoor Picnic
Make lunchtime fun with an indoor picnic. Weaned babies will enjoy munching their food in the middle of the family picnic.
9. Build a Den
Kids love creating their own 'palace' using chairs, blankets, and pillows. Encourage their creativity and imagination.
10. Baking
Baking can be enjoyable for all ages. Choose age-appropriate recipes like chocolate rice crispies, buns, or cookies to decorate.
11. Have a Party
Throw a mini party with music, party games, and snacks. This is a great treat for your little ones.
12. Make a Movie
Encourage kids to use their imaginations by dressing up and making a movie. Babies can participate and enjoy watching their siblings act.
13. Arts and Crafts
Keep your children entertained with drawing, colouring, painting, and creating paper chains.
14. Movie Date
On days with horrid weather, snuggle up and watch movies together.
15. Cleaning Fun
After playing and baking, make cleanup fun. Toddlers love using dust pans and brushes.
We hope these tips help make half term a wonderful time together with your kids. Enjoy these activities and create lasting memories!
