Get Creative

9 Boredom Busting Tips for Your Kids This Summer

Want to keep your kids occupied this summer in ways that won’t blow your budget? Kids usually have lots of creativity so there’s no need to spend money or give them an electronic device to keep them entertained (at least not always). Here are some excellent boredom busting tips on how to have fun on a budget this summer.

get creative Playground_classics

Here selected boredom busting videos presented by children’s presenters Jamie Rickers and Anna Williamson, activities include making a Garden Golf course, Potion Making and Building a Bug City for Sainsbury’s.

Ensure the kids are having fun in a creative and engaging way this summer, no matter the weather. Here are nine videos showing how:

1. Make a Vinegar Volcano

http://youtu.be/7vhCO7zt_Kc

2. Garden Golf

http://youtu.be/WibUqV7Md0s

3. Pond Dipping

http://youtu.be/oDmK-iS-kvg

4. Potion Making

http://youtu.be/lcEqed0N1JM

5. Ocean in a Bottle

http://youtu.be/fNWg0SYOie4

6. Friendship Bracelets

http://youtu.be/oB2qLFHR3xs

7. Make Your Own Monster

http://youtu.be/QFp_cLhtTkc

8. Home-made Skittles

http://youtu.be/NdeJNwM8Tpw

9. Build a Bug City

http://youtu.be/gPzhqPflIUI

bumper book of summer

Check out Sainsbury’s Bumper Book of Summer (on sale now for £5), and its accompanying website, Boredom Busting Ideas provides step-by-step illustrations and further details on how to have a great summer with the whole family.

About author

Articles

Monica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood in metropolitan and multicultural London. London Mums is the FREE and independent peer support group for mums and mumpreneurs based in London https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com and you can connect on Twitter @londonmums
Related posts
Get Creative

How to find new music that actually feels fresh

Tired of the Same Old Playlists? Finding new music can feel like a chore. The charts are full of the…
Read more
Get Creative

Nostalgia on Wheels: Crafting a Double Deckers Hideaway

In the pantheon of beloved British children’s television, few things bring back such vivid…
Read more
Get Creative

A Garden Makeover: Small Changes with Big Impact

A garden is more than just an outdoor space. It shows off your personality. It is a place to bring…
Read more
Newsletter
Join the Family
Sign up for Davenport’s Daily Digest and get the best of Davenport, tailored for you.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *