Hopefully you are having a great summer break, and the kids have already decompressed this summer holiday. I have put together a could do August with some simple activities, festivals and interest days perfect for a family.
It isn't about filling all the time with lots of activities, rather a little nudge if you are lacking inspiration.
Jen aka Mum in the Mad House
Minions
We are so excisited for the new minions movie and we have some fab colouring pages and minion crafts perfect for helping the fun last longer
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or homeschooler, this printable pack is filled with engaging polygon activities designed to make math meaningful and fun
Working Parachute
Do your kids love LEGO? Mine do, and this fab LEGO minifigure parachute is simple to make and so much fun to play with both inside and outside. It is perfect for any toys.
Low-cost Activities
I pulled these together initially for a half term, but they work for the long summer break too.
Sometimes it is as simple as visiting to a park that isn't your usual one.
DIY Floating Surfboards
Our local beach is a mecca for surf and it is what inspired this surfboard craft as we watched them all on a beach day out. It is a fab craft to do with preschoolers and if you are a little more involved with toddlers too (as they will love watching them float).
I often talk about how the bored jar transformed our summer holidays. Simple activities, mostly ones kids can do on their own that just give them, a little nudge when they say "I'm bored". To make them less lik;ly to use it, I also add a selection of chores