3 Indoor School Holiday Activities
With the arrival of a new season comes fresh opportunities to slow down, reconnect, and embrace life’s simple pleasures.
Winter invites us to wrap ourselves in soft blankets, gather close with loved ones, and enjoy the comforting warmth of a cup of hot cocoa.
Every room in the home holds the potential for fun, creativity, and cherished family moments. From the kitchen to the living room and beyond, there are countless ways to keep little ones entertained without stepping outside. Here are some of our suggestions to keep both the kids amused and cozy this winter break while making the most out of each room.
1. Host an arts and crafts session in the study
The study can be an endearing workstation for all sorts of activities including study and play these school holidays. The world is your oyster with poster paint, glitter pens, and glue sticks at the ready.
Whether it’s painting colourful masterpieces, crafting keepsakes, or getting hands-on with papier-mache, every project is an opportunity for little imaginations to shine. Gather around the craft table to create, laugh, and learn together as ideas come to life with every brushstroke and sprinkle of glitter. It’s a chance to encourage creativity, build confidence, and make meaningful memories as a family, one masterpiece at a time.
Here are some themed ideas from Dale Alcock Homes inspired by things we are passionate about.
Origami Home: Foster your child’s fine motor skills by teaching them the value of being gentle and intentional with the way they interact with their projects.
Get inspired here, How to Make a Paper Home, House | Kids Paper Arts and Crafts – YouTube
Shoebox Home: If pom poms, feathers and scavenging the house for cardboard sound more appealing, a shoebox house may be the perfect fit. It’s time to put your kids budding interior design skills to use and let them create their dream living room from flooring, wall décor and of course the comfiest couch options.
Get inspired here, Shoe Box Dolls House – Mini Mad Things
Clay home and Garden: For the young gardening lovers, we have a miniscule house and land package idea you will both love. A small-scale air-dry home with a delightful, lush backyard attached to add a pop of colour on your shelf.
Get inspired here, Pin on Clay Everything
2. Nurture their baking skills in your own kitchen
There’s something truly special about spending time together in the kitchen, where flour-dusted benches, shared laughter, and little helping hands create memories that last long after the mixing bowls have been put away.
Often called the heart of the home, the kitchen is where families gather to cook, connect, and enjoy quality time together. It encourages creativity, inspires soft sugary sweetness, and provides the perfect space for teaching and learning.
We’ve compiled some very simple recipes that even the smallest of hands should be able to follow, with no use of oven or open flame. A fun, easy and scrumptious way to keep busy and well fed this winter break.
3. Create a cosy at home movie night in your home theatre
Fire up the TV and get the big popcorn bowl ready because it’s about time you had a proper movie night. Gather around the fireplace, divvy out the freshly made sweet treats and cuddle up with the plushest blankets you can find. So, we’ve put together some of our classic, wholesome and entertaining family favourites that we think are perfect for a rainy night in.
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
- Home Alone (1990)
- Monster House (2006)
Make time for what’s important.
Whether you’re getting creative with arts and crafts, baking sweet treats, or, settling in for a family movie night, every space in your home can become a place for connection and fun. Thoughtfully designed homes create spaces for family moments all year round. Venture into one of our display homes this season and find inspiration with the whole family.
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