Kids are always excited about holidays. That's when they get to have fun the entire day. Winter vacation is even more special as it is Christmas and New Years’ time. People travel during holidays. However, apart from traveling time, there are still a few more days that kids get, which they can utilize in some unique activities.
Winter vacation is very close to exam time, especially in India. Therefore, utilizing this time to enhance academic skills is crucial. Your teachers at school are almost close to completing the academic syllabus for the year. Hence you have a lot to study and get ready for your exams.
We do not suggest keeping yourself busy only with books during vacation, but there are a few activities that could be fun and learning for kids. Always remember, the lost time can never come back. So, use time wisely to enhance your existing skills or learn new one.
In this article, we have tried bringing some unique ideas that may interest you. And if you have better ideas, please do not hesitate to write to us. We will publish them with your name and class below the article.
Enhance your writing skills: Be it your handwriting, writing speed, spelling, or vocabulary, writing helps you improve all. Yes, you guessed it right, one of the best holiday activities is writing. Oh no, don't worry. We are not saying you should keep writing the entire day. You can do this for an hour. If you want to learn new words, write something new from articles online. And if you intend to learn words in your textbook, write your lessons, but either way, understand the meaning before you start writing.
Know your culture: It is this time of the year when it is chill in the evenings, and you want to sit at home with a sweater. So here is something fascinating to do. Sit with your grandparents. Ask them about their childhood and how they celebrated festivals. Trust me, you'll enjoy it. Meanwhile, you'll learn a lot about our culture.
Make your snacks: Cooking is fun! This is not only fun, but you'll learn to multitask. Do you observe your mom every day? She cooks, cleans the house, helps you to get ready for school, packs your tiffin, and she will go out for work too. It is possible for her because she does multitask. Today's jobs demand to multitask. Taking small responsibilities in the kitchen or household work will not only help you learn a new skill, but it'll help you a long way as you grow.
Try simple experiments: Allocate a corner in your room for some small science experiments. Look for some experiments online that can help you understand science better. Here are a few things to try at home. It is not only fun but you'll learn a lot about science in day-to-day activities.
https://www.mkewithkids.com/post/here-are-two-weeks-worth-of-fun-and-easy-science-experiments/
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g32176446/science-experiments-for-kids//
Enjoy winter time: Most of us live in apartments. And socializing is an essential skill that everyone should learn. So why not start with your apartment? Plan a bonfire with play buddies in your apartment. What better occasion do you need? It is the best time to gather everyone in the evenings and plan engrossing activities that suit all age groups. Let me tell you the secret behind this activity. It not only helps you have fun but learn to plan events in the future too.
