Being on school holidays is a hoot – for the studious student and the overwrought SAHM mum. It is tempting to pack the days full of fun things to do and people to see and treats to eat. But, it is also a good chance to unwind, recharge and chillax: vitally important for getting through the next term.
Chillaxing can look different for everyone. My children tend to want to be busy in the mornings and then calmer mid-afternoon before winding up again in the late afternoon. If I have a list of possible things for them to do, it is so much easier to navigate through the day.
I like to encourage my children to play outside, it is just great for them {and less mess inside}. Nothing beats sunshine, fresh air and the possible adventures!
A lot of these things can be taken anywhere, so, if you are lucky enough to get away, then you can still fit in some chillaxing time!
Here is a list of ways to unwind in a kid-friendly kind of way… with NO technology!
Inside – Calm
- Colouring in
- Puzzles
- Board Games
- Read a story or ten together
- Making some instruments and having a band
- Try your hand at origami
- Have a fancy tea party
- Do some crafts together – The Crafty Mummy has some GREAT kids crafts for you to try
Inside – Busy
- Make a cubby
- Play hide and seek
- Put on a show
- Set up a train track or make a track for cars
- Charades
- Clean up a part of their room {this CAN be therapeutic}
- Make an obstacle course for an imaginary animal
- Make a play hospital or restaurant or childcare centre
Outside – Calm
- Blow bubbles
- Make daisy chains
- Bird Watching
- Go for a walk
- Spot butterflies
- Find an ant trail and follow it
- Lie in a hammock
- Make paper airplanes
Outside – Busy
- Make an obstacle course in the back yard
- Play a game with bats and balls
- Play ‘Stuck in the mud’
- Go for a bike ride
- Make up a treasure map and go exploring
- Drive somewhere out of town and walk on the beach or in a forest or an open field
- Fly kites
- Draw with chalk on paths or pavers or the trampoline
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How do you relax in the school holidays?
We had a very chillaxing morning at a water play park this morning.
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