{"id":2510,"date":"2022-12-21T10:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T02:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sg-financialadvice.com\/sg-parentingdiy\/?p=2510"},"modified":"2022-12-28T01:24:06","modified_gmt":"2022-12-27T17:24:06","slug":"top-4-activities-to-keep-your-children-busy-during-the-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sg-financialadvice.com\/sg-parentingdiy\/top-4-activities-to-keep-your-children-busy-during-the-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 Activities to Keep Your Children Busy During the Holiday<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Singapore: The last day of classes was on November 18, which worries some parents since it marks the start of a long holiday break.\n<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Some parents may wonder how to keep their children entertained over the six-week break and how much it would cost.<\/span><\/p>

There is a wide variety of opportunities available in the form of enrichment camps and workshops, many of which provide programs during school breaks at a cost that can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars.<\/span><\/p>

The parents believe that the common, affordable ways to dissuade the kids from becoming glued to their screens and computer games include doing crafts, baking together, going on nature walks, and arranging playdates and outings.<\/span><\/p>

Some households even go the extra mile to plan unique and inexpensive Christmas activities for their children.<\/span><\/p>

If you\u2019re worrying about how you can fill your child\u2019s days without focusing too much on their gadgets, here is a list of activities we\u2019ve compiled that will not only keep your children engaged, but will also provide them the opportunity to acquire new skills.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Discover a new kid-friendly recipe<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Helping out in the kitchen is a favorite activity for many children. It satisfies their insatiable curiosity and gives them a sense of fulfillment, as they may take pride in taking a part in the preparation of a delicious dinner. This is not only a fun way to spend time with children, but can also develop useful skills they can apply in the real world. You can find a variety of simple recipes on the internet that don’t call for the use of any knives or stovetops. Perhaps among your children is a future budding pastry chef or cook!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Throw a movie party\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Have you ever stayed longer in deciding which movie to watch? Each of us may relate to that feeling. Maybe what you can do is to set a theme for each movie marathon, or have the kids pick one to avoid this problem. To take things to the next level, have everyone chip in and make themed munchies for the movie marathon. Here are a few suggestions:<\/span><\/p>

Adventure: <\/i><\/b>Cars, Up, Stuart Little, and Night at The Museum<\/span><\/i>
<\/span><\/i>Family: <\/i><\/b>Baby boss, Matilda, and Toys Story<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Get your hands dirty with some fun science experiments<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Doing some simple science experiments at home with your children can be a lot of fun and teach them a lot at the same time. These activities are designed to keep children’s minds active and their curiosity piqued even when on holiday. If you have a young child, you might want to pick the scientific experiment with them. Make some sticky slime, build a lava, or a solar light.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Spend family time together playing board games<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you have teenagers in the house, board games are a fantastic way to spend quality time together as a family. It’s much better than just letting your kids hole up in their rooms with their electronics. It may come as a surprise, but playing board games with your children can have many positive effects on their development.<\/span><\/p>