On half term holidays, you’ll probably hear your kids utter these words: “I’m bored.” Rather than let them turn on the TV or play video games, try any of these free or cheap ways to entertain them.
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Plant a garden. Kids love planting seeds in the spring and watching them grow through the summer.
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Have a water balloon fight. Let the kids toss water balloons at each other or you.
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Go bowling.
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Watch birds. Go into the garden and try to identify as many birds as possible.
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Create a water park in the garden. Fill the a paddling pool, and let the kids have fun cooling off on a hot day.
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Take a bubble bath outside. If the kids are tiring of the paddling pool, make it fun again by filling it with bubbles — and throwing small toys in for them to find under all the foam.
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Visit the public library. Public libraries often offer free summer reading programs that include workshops, movies, children’s theatre, puppet shows and more.
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Start a book club. Create a summer reading list for your kids, then discuss the books after they read them. Invite their friends to participate, too.
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Listen to a concert in park. Many cities have free summer concert series during the day or evening.
