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During the school breaks, it's easy for kids to get bored and lose motivation. If the weather is terrible, they will be stuck inside for days at a time. So, it's a good idea to have a backup plan and a list of ideas so your kids can stay happy and motivated while school is out. So, here are the best ways to keep your kids happy and productive when they don't have school.

When your kids aren't in school, it's important for them to keep learning so they don't forget what they've learned. Plus, extra learning will help them learn more and move through school more quickly.

For example, if your toddler is learning shapes at school before the vacations, you could keep teaching them so that they know them well when they go back. This will make them feel like they've done something and help them get along better at school.

Scavenger hunts and making things with clay or building things are great ways to learn as well, and in many cases, the children won't even know they are learning, which might help to keep them more engaged. If you're busy and you want your kids to have some extra learning and fun, summer camp educational programs can be ideal.

Your kids won't want to be away from their friends during the school vacations, so why not invite them over for a play date now and then?

Children need to spend time with their friends. If they don't, they might feel anxious when they go back to school. They'll want to play with their friends and keep up with them. You can have a party and play games with them so they can have fun with their closest school friends, or you can just let the kids play together, outside if possible, and have their own fun.

Some kids are fussy eaters, and that can be a problem, both at home and at school. However, if you let them help you cook and plan dinner, they might be more willing to try new things and eat what you give them.

When you cook with your kids, they will feel more responsible and learn skills that will help them cook in the future. After picking a recipe, you could all go shopping for the ingredients. This will make them feel like they are a part of the whole process and help them understand where food comes from and how it gets from the store to the table.

Then, your child can eat what they cooked (or helped cook) and feel very proud of themselves. Cooking is something that many parents do for their kids, but it can be fun and rewarding for kids to help out.

When it comes to being creative, you can get together and make scrapbooks out of magazine clippings or photos. This is a nice way for your child to be creative without having to draw or paint. It's a simple and relaxing task that might even inspire you to come up with more ideas for other games, meals, or interior design, depending on what magazines you're looking at.

Putting together photo albums with vacation pictures is another similar idea. This is a nice way to look back on the time you spent together and give the children something to treasure and be proud of.