7 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Busy in the Holidays

School holidays are a wonderful chance for kids to relax and recharge, but for parents it can sometimes feel like a juggling act to keep little ones entertained. Here are some fun and practical ideas to help fill the days with creativity, activity, and calm moments too.

1. Create a Craft Station

Pull out paper, markers, stickers, and glue. Let kids make their own cards, decorations, or even a family scrapbook. For less mess and endless reuse, a Magnetic Board is perfect for doodles, spelling games, or drawing again and again.

2. Movie Afternoon

Make homemade popcorn, draw the curtains, and enjoy a family movie marathon. Add in a Weighted Blanket or Snuggle Body Blanket to create extra calm and plenty of snuggles.

3. Swing into Action

A Lycra Swing can provide calming vestibular input or high-energy fun depending on how it’s used. Or try a Swivel Balance Chair, great for indoors and ideal for kids who need movement to stay focused.

4. Start a Holiday Journal

Encourage kids to write about their day, draw pictures, or collect little keepsakes. It’s a fun way to practise literacy without it feeling like “schoolwork.” A Slant Board can make writing or drawing more comfortable too.

5. Backyard Camping

Pitch a tent, roll out the sleeping bags, and enjoy an evening outdoors. Toast marshmallows, tell stories, and watch the stars. Big memories, made right in your own backyard.

6. Sensory Play Box

Fill a basket with fidgets, stretchy sand, and stress eggs and rotate the items every few days. It gives kids a mix of calming and stimulating tools they can grab whenever they need a little downtime.

7. Dance Party

Crank up the music, dim the lights, and have a living room dance-off. Add Liquid Floor Tiles or light-up sensory products to make it even more fun and engaging.