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HOW TO SURVIVE THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Copyright Summersdale Publishers Ltd, 2019

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DISCLAIMER

The publisher cannot be held responsible for any loss or claim arising out of the use, or misuse, of the suggestions made herein. Laws and regulations do change, so the reader should seek up-to-date professional advice on such issues. This book should not be considered as a substitute for your own common sense.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

School's out and you have weeks ahead of you to fill by entertaining your child (or children). It can seem like a daunting task and kids can sometimes be lacking in imagination, all too ready to let you know they're bored or that 'there's nothing to do'. This book will be your best friend by providing prompts, suggestions and instructions for simple and cost-free or inexpensive activities to suit your taste, tolerance and available space.

Generally, these activities are aimed at school-aged children from 5 to 16, but you'll be the best judge of what your child or children can cope with, depending on the activity in question. The term 'child' has been used in the singular throughout the book for stylistic reasons, but clearly there will be times when the word 'children' is more suitable.

So, what's stopping you? Get reading and start enjoying your time together.

AT HOME

(IF THE WEATHER'S BAD)

Your task as entertainer can be made particularly hard if you cannot get outside to help your child burn off any pent-up energy. Look no further than this selection of great ideas to spark their imagination when the weather dictates that you must stay inside. Split into sections, with ideas ranging from the outrageously simple to those that require a little more organisation, this chapter provides a host of suggestions to keep kids occupied and amused.

LITTLE TO NO EQUIPMENT NEEDED

The following ideas can be played out with the minimum of organisation, so they can be lifesavers when you need a quick solution to boredom.

WINK MURDER

No. of players required: five or more (the more the better)
What you will need: a pen or pencil, paper and your best poker face

Tear pieces of paper according to the number of players: write the letter 'M' for murderer on one, 'D' for detective on another and leave all the others blank. Fold up the pieces of paper and place in a container. All players should sit in a circle and choose a piece of paper. Only the detective should reveal themselves; the remaining players just need to be vigilant by looking around the circle. The murderer needs to catch the eye of a victim and wink secretly, without the others noticing. The player who has been winked at should pretend to die (as dramatically as possible) they are then out of the game. The detective must identify the murderer before all the other players are killed.

SLEEPING LIONS

No. of players required: two or more
What you will need: a nice, clean floor

If you fancy a bit of peace and quiet, look no further than this game. All the players except one lie down and 'sleep' on the floor like dozing lions. The hunter (hopefully another child, so you can really put your feet up) moves about the room, trying to spot any movement. Anyone who stirs is 'caught' and has to join the hunter in catching the other lions out. Although the hunter cannot touch the lions, it is fully permissible to try to make them laugh to encourage a twitch.

HIDE-AND-SEEK

No. of players required: two or more
What you will need: stealth

Here's a game that couldn't be easier to instigate. One player covers their eyes and counts to 50, while the others sneak off and hide. The person counting shouts, 'Coming, ready or not!' and then sets off to look for the hiders. The last person to be found is the winner and becomes the next seeker.

SARDINES

No. of players required: four or more
What you will need: the ability to squeeze into tight spaces

'Sardines' is a step up from hide-and-seek, and it works best with a crowd the more the merrier. One player hides while the others count to 50. The players then split up to look for the hider and, when they find them, they must join them in their hiding place until all the players but one are crammed in! Children and adults alike love this game just be sure to protect any breakables before you start, as it can get a bit boisterous.

MINDFUL MEDITATION

No. of people required: one
What you will need: a quiet spot

Mindfulness is a practice that can help us to relax and focus on the present, driving away unwanted thoughts and worries. As such, this is an ideal activity for you, as you're the responsible adult, but it's also a sneaky way to calm your child down when necessary.

1. Find a quiet space where you won't be interrupted.
2. Sit up straight on the floor with your legs crossed, or in a chair, and with your hands on your knees.
3. Close your eyes.
4. Breathe deeply: in through your nose and out through your mouth.
5. Concentrate only on your breath and notice the sensations.
6. If you begin to think about something else, gently steer yourself back to your breath.
7. Do this for 10 minutes every day (or whenever you can) to feel calm and collected.

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