Doing fun things with your children, it sounds easy, but when the weather is not good, it can sometimes be quite a challenge. And so I thought it would be useful to have some sort of reference book with the holidays coming up. Because the May holiday often starts in April and even after that there are plenty of days off in between, of which we do not yet know what the weather will do. And enjoying yourself indoors for one day is often enough. But what if it rains for a whole week? What fun things do your children still do on their own?
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Doing fun things is always fun of course . But doing fun things isn't always obvious, especially when the weather isn't cooperating or when boredom strikes. I can still remember the moments when I come up with something nice, but I just can't motivate my children anymore. Then boredom has already set in.
When the point has arrived that my kids want to reach for the iPad or the TV too quickly and boredom sets in, then I often can't come up with anything original anymore. However, there are still plenty of great ideas you can come up with. Can you still think of what fun things they can do? If not, here's a refresher list!
Picnics are always a good idea here. And having a picnic at home can be just as much fun as outdoors! Add a few hugs and go, you have a house full of fun!
Do you need any tips for tasty picnic recipes? Then read this blog. Oh yes, pssstt… of course you make these tasty snacks together with your children, then half a day has passed before you know it!
I'm not very fond of it myself, but if I say to my daughter 'then you're going to make nice slime' then I don't hear them for the rest of the day. Unless, of course, there is no more lens solution or we don't have the right glue in house.
An oldie, I admit. But if you are talking about doing fun things, then this should of course not be missing from this list. Be honest… how long has it been since you went all out in a pillow fight?
And join us! Yes, nothing is more fun than building your kids a hut and you show your face too. Don't feel like it or have the time? Promise that you will at least have a picnic in the hut! You can of course build a hut from an old blanket and some chairs, but for not too much money they make a beautiful hut with this set!
Fantasy fortress for sale at Bol.com
Do you still have rolls of old wallpaper? Stick a few strips together and you have a huge drawing sheet. Of course you can also order an XXL coloring page in advance so that you have it in stock. Guarantees hours of fun!
The XXL coloring page can be found here
Doing fun things naturally includes playing with cars, but your child had already figured that out. But give him a hand to think bigger. Turn your living room into a large highway site!
You can do this with masking tape, as you can see below, but you can also buy highway tape. At Gezin, they have beautiful tape that is 'just real'. Bet that your kids want to get started like crazy?
the tape of Gezin can be found here
Let your kids go treasure hunting when they can't come up with anything more. You make up the treasure and hide it. Then make a note with some clues on it and have them go through the house with that note to find the treasure.
Bet they like this and will continue to play it together (after your hiding action)?
Doing fun things with fancy dress clothes is always a hit. But do it differently… let her dress up in mom and dad's clothes. With shoes and all. Hilarity everywhere 😉 . Oh yeah…. don't forget to take pictures!
We did this a while ago during the holidays; organize a slumber party. But it is also fine on a drizzly weekend, for example. A top tip by the way, because everyone was very enthusiastic! Super fun to do, even though you may have to retreat to your bedroom while the kids are doing fun things.
I wouldn't make an assault course with too many kids at home, because then I'm afraid it will be the fence of the dam, but with your own children an assault course is extremely interesting of course. Garden cushions and mattresses on the floor. Boxes on it, stools in between and maybe add a table? Combine all that with the ban and you have a mega success.
We wrote about an escape room children's party a while ago, but you can of course also organize this 'just like that'. Boyfriends and girlfriends are really up for this!
Admittedly, doing fun things in combination with beauty is perhaps a little more reserved for girls than for boys. But if you have a girl, then this is definitely fun to do. Would love to be with mom, that's the best! Choose children's make-up if you want to play it completely safe.
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Would you like to get the kids out of the house for a while because you're made up inside? Then you can probably do fun things just a stone's throw away. Think of indoor playgrounds or, for example, a trampoline hall. Have fun while you watch on a bench or just read a book. You may need headphones, but go ahead 😉 .
So you see, doing fun things is a matter of thinking for a while. Still not sure after all the above ideas? Then I can recommend a number of books that contain a lot of tips about fun things you can do with your children. Inside and outside.
You have to think in advance that you ordered it and have it at home of course 😉 .
In the book 1000 Doing things with children by Jeroen van der Spek you will find a list with no fewer than a thousand activities, each of which is very pleasant, exciting and fun. For kids, but usually also for mom and dad. How about an arcade with massage chairs for parents?
A very handy book, because with so much rain in our little country, tag after one game is no longer fun and the whole holiday Yahtzee'en may also only be a recipe for quarrels. A bonus:although it is not too long, there is a special section indoor playgrounds and amusement parks † Can you go to the playground even when it snows and hails!
Are you looking for fun things to do during a children's party Then this book is definitely recommended. There is also a separate chapter about this in the book. How about a sneaker party or bird of prey party? Or do you still have your head around that arcade with massage chairs?
You buy the book Doing 1000 things with children at Bol.com
A book with 150 top ideas for dull moments during long vacations or rainy days. And yes, we know that a little boredom can't hurt, but you can't help your children every now and then with nice suggestions 😉 .
The book My child is never bored can be found at Bol.com.
No more fantasy? This book will help you get back on track with all kinds of fun crafting tips, creative questions and experiments that your children can do. So great fun!
You order the large recipe book at Bol.com.
