25 quick activity ideas for the summer holidays

Last Updated on : 13th July 2023

Keswick House Nursery in East Putney is full of ideas for how you can keep your little one entertained over the summer holidays. Why not try some (or all!) of the 25 quick activities below.

Make a den
Go on a wildflower hunt
Climb a tree
Use string or wool to create an indoor or outdoor laser grid
Write someone a postcard
Go on a minibeast hunt
Make a daisy chain
Make a bug hotel
Read a book by an author you’ve never tried before
Fly a paper plane
Lay a trail for someone to follow
Colour a set of story stones
Learn a card game
Identify different types of trees from their leaves
Make a bookmark
Create a model from recycled materials
Go on a butterfly hunt
Go fruit-picking
Plant flowers or vegetables
Learn about a different country
Make a mini book with illustrations
Make a collage out of natural objects
Learn how to say hello in five different languages
Make your own playdough
Build a dried spaghetti and marshmallow tower

For more home activities and challenges, head to the Keswick House Nursery website
keswickhousenursery.co.uk/parents

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