5 School Holiday Boredom Busters For Kids

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5 School Holiday Boredom Busters For Kids

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Introduction

• School holidays are meant to be fun. However, the
  boredom that comes from overstaying at home can
  make kids cranky. So, as a parent, you need to
  break the monotony every now and then. The
  question is how? If youre stuck with ideas to
  beat holiday boredom, this blog is for you. Here
  are five awesome holiday boredom busters. Let's
  go!

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The Classic Toy Swap

• Out goes the old, in comes the new. Yes! Theres
  nothing that a toy swap cant fix. It not only
  lights up your kids smile but also declutters
  your home. Every house that has a kid is bound to
  have at least ten to fifteen different toys that
  are biting the dust. This usually happens when
  your kid has outgrown them. So, the best thing
  you can do is either donate them to deprived kids
  through a charity or even better consider a toy
  swap with other kids.

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• Oh! And just to let you know, toy swap is a
  pretty serious business (at least for kids). So,
  here are some ground rules.
• Each kid participating in a toy swap must bring
  at least five to six toys that are in good shape.
• Leave your children to create a market like
  scenario, where they set up a shop like structure
  with their old favourite toys up front.
• Next, every kid takes a turn to choose an item
  from the toy swapping marketplace. This goes on
  until every toy finds a new home.
• Besides being a holiday boredom buster, toy
  swapping is a lesson in reducing waste.

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Perfume Making Kids Craft

• Kids love perfume, especially when they see their
  parents taking on a whiff every time they go out.
  So, bring home a DIY perfume kit this holiday to
  keep your child engaged. But wait? Arent
  perfumes harmful, considering the chemicals that
  go into making?
• These DIY kids craft have been designed for
  safety. In other words, the perfumes they create
  are primarily water-based, free from toxic
  compounds.. Brands like Confetti Blue are doing a
  remarkable job bringing joy to a child with these
  water-based formulas. Besides, working with a
  kids craft kit helps boost their creativity and
  confidence.

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Creating Activity Books

• If they cant come up with ideas, help them with
  your suggestions like visiting the sea beach, or
  having a sleepover with friends, or planning a
  movie show at home. The idea is to have variety.
  Once done, ask them to mark the calendar with
  specific activity and plan to fulfil the task
  accordingly.

• Whether its a visit to the zoo or a picnic, kids
  loved being involved in planning activities. So,
  they will jump to the idea of creating activity
  books during the holidays. Start by asking them
  to name ten best activities that they would like
  to do.

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Outdoor Play Is A Must

• Its a sad truth that many children don't want to
  go out to play. According to leading research
  agency One Poll, only one out of four kids these
  days is interested in going outdoors. One of the
  most pressing reasons is attraction towards
  playing games on smartphones or watching TV. But
  once thats over, boredom hits at many levels.

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• So, youve got to make a deal. Tell them that one
  hour of play outside will earn them 20 minutes of
  screentime. This is a great way to inculcate a
  habit of spending time amidst nature. The
  sunshine, the fresh air, and the physical
  activity can do wonders to uplift their mood.
  While investing in a kids craft kit is always a
  go-ahead to stimulate their creativity, outdoor
  activity should be considered a mandate.

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Making Playdough or Slime

• Fluffy slimes and playdoughs are a great option
  for kids who like playing with textures. Slime
  playing has also been linked to boost motor
  skills, especially if your child is hyperactive.
  Slimes can get messy though, so it's advised to
  set up a table for them out in the backyard. You
  can also get them non-messy slimes to play
  indoors.

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Closing Thoughts

• From toy swaps to DIY kids craft kit, keeping
  your little ones engaged is the best way to beat
  holiday boredom. The idea is to strike the right
  mix so that things don't get too repetitive. Like
  when buying craft kits for kids, make sure it's
  something thats moderately easy to keep up their
  interest. Happy holidays, folks!