{"id":1406,"date":"2021-06-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.helpling.com.sg\/best-holiday-activities-june-2021\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T22:54:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:54:53","slug":"best-holiday-activities-june-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.helpling.com.sg\/best-holiday-activities-june-2021","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Holiday Activities To Keep Your Kids Entertained While Staying Safe At Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

There are so many things you can do during the holidays – attractions to visit, cafes to eat at, or places to play and have fun. But staying at home can be just as fun too! Here are some of the best holiday activities that you can plan for your kids to keep them entertained while staying at home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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1. Try a kid-friendly recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Cooking with kids normally results in a hot mess. But since it\u2019s the holidays and you\u2019re spending lots of time at home, try a kid-friendly recipe with your child and then savour the end product together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You don\u2019t have to let them do everything from scratch; you can prepare the ingredients first, then have them do the simpler tasks like combining and mixing ingredients or assembling the final product. If you need some ideas, Fairprice has a\u00a0Cook With Your Kids<\/a>\u00a0section on their website where they share kid-friendly recipes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Besides being a good bonding activity, cooking can help your child develop language skills as they learn new vocabulary, enhance their fine motor skills, and increase their focus and attention.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Make your own slime<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Slime-making is an easy and entertaining holiday activity to keep your kids occupied. It only requires 4 materials – Elmer\u2019s colour glue, Elmer\u2019s magical liquid, a measuring cup, and glitter powder. These materials are relatively easy to get. They can be found at Popular bookstores, for example.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Besides being a fun activity, DIY slime-making helps your child practice strength, fine motor control, and dexterity. You can leave your child to entertain themselves with the slime when you have to run to the bathroom or cook meals and can\u2019t entertain them. Here\u2019s an easy\u00a0guide<\/a>\u00a0on how to make slime.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Try a cool science experiment<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Some simple yet cool experiments are the\u00a0magic milk experiment<\/a>, the\u00a0water walking experiment<\/a>, and the\u00a0shaving cream water cycle experiment<\/a>. These experiments only require a few materials that you may already have at home but they are cool and impactful.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Trying science experiments are not only fun, they are also educational. Your kids can learn about the water cycle, chemical reactions, and other science concepts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you\u2019re more adventurous, you can also try making\u00a0ice cream in a bag<\/a>. Besides learning about the different states of matter and how they change from one state to another, your kids get an ice cream treat that they\u2019ve made on their own from scratch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4. Make a terrarium<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Terrariums are nice to look at, easy to maintain, and also fun to make! While it does require some specific materials, they are not hard to find. If you don\u2019t want to purchase the materials individually, you can get DIY terrarium kits from local businesses like\u00a0The Green Capsule<\/a>\u00a0and refer to this\u00a0tutorial video<\/a>\u00a0by Gardens By The Bay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Because the steps are relatively simple, you can assemble a terrarium together with your kids. As they layer the materials and finish the terrarium, they\u2019ll feel a sense of accomplishment. You can also involve them in choosing figurines and decorating the terrarium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The best part is that terrariums are easy to maintain, even if you don\u2019t have green fingers. Display your terrarium in an airy, well-ventilated spot with diffused light and watch it grow over time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5. Decorate your own mugs, bowls and plates<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Unleash your kids\u2019 creativity by getting them to decorate their own mugs, bowls and plates. It\u2019s a good way for them to get involved in creating something of their own. Thereafter, you can use this method to identify which items belong to who and they can always use their own set of crockery.<\/p>\r\n

If your child needs a little inspiration before getting started, you can explore different design ideas together online. Creative tools like GPT Image 2<\/a> can help generate unique patterns, doodles, and color themes that they can adapt for their own mugs, bowls, and plates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Since your kids have painstakingly decorated their own set of crockery, they would take better care of these items. You can take the chance to teach them about responsibility – getting them to put away their used crockery in the sink, for example.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

All you need are some Sharpie markers and a sealer suitable for ceramic crockery. Let your crockery dry for 1-2 days before applying a few layers of the sealer, after each layer dries. Ta-dah! Your very own personalised mug, bowl, or plate!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

6. Have an indoor picnic<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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It might not be the best decision to have a picnic in the park right now but nothing\u2019s stopping you from having an indoor picnic at home! Grab some of your favourite snacks and a book or two and enjoy quality time with your kids.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

An indoor picnic doesn\u2019t have to be any less fun than an outdoor picnic. In fact, you won\u2019t have to worry about the weather. You can enjoy yourselves whether rain or shine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

7. Make a tie-dye shirt<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Making a tie-dye shirt is another holiday activity that will reward your kids with an end product that they can actually use. Although it looks intimidating and messy, making your own tie-dye shirt isn\u2019t that hard. Just remember to prepare some pails, gloves, and aprons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Experiment with the folds and designs and look forward to the final product when you finally cut the rubber bands and open the shirt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Now is the best time to engage in some of these fun holiday activities with your kids. Besides spending quality time together, you also get to create special memories and personalised items.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s easy to tell your kid to wait till tomorrow or next week because you\u2019re busy working or cleaning the house. But time is one of the most precious things you can give to your kids or your loved ones so spend your time with them! You can outsource the cleaning to Helpling and save your precious time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

New to Helpling?\u00a0<\/strong>Book now<\/a>\u00a0to enjoy $20 off your first clean!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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