Hi, it's Maria here and I hope that you're enjoying the Summer holidays. If you're running out of steam or pennies in my case here are a few ideas to keep your children busy until School starts again.
Have you tried speed drawing?
You will need a timer and some slips of paper. Simply write a word on each piece of paper and pop them in a lucky dipper.
The children then get a minute to draw a picture that is inspired by the word. Everyone else can then guess the word..
The word in this picture was ice-cream and drawn by Charlotte on a rainy afternoon earlier this year. I think she cheated a bit by using her stamping pen!!!
Why not put together a time capsule?
You will need
* A plastic container with a lid that seals
* Photos of the family and any pets
* A newspaper
* Drawings
* Messages from family members
* A family factsheet - You could compile a questionnaire and the children can interview other family members
Simply pop anything they fancy in the box and label it with the date. Tape the box closed and either pop it in the loft or bury it in the garden to be discovered some time in the future.
How about a Teddy bear's picnic?
A lovely treat for younger children. Simply make up a small picnic and pack them and their teddies off to the garden or the local park. A lovely way to spend the afternoon with family and friends. And, if it rains a rug picnic indoors is just as great.
Or, a treasure hunt?
Simply, hide a small prize and then write a series of clues leading to the treasure.
Sometimes the simplest things provide the best memories. You really don't have to spend lots of money to have fun with your children.
Have fun making memories.
Toodle pip
Comments