Less screen, more spring: holiday ideas for kids
School holidays are the perfect time to put down the devices, get some fresh air and find out what makes your kid tick. Maybe they’re happiest poking around in the garden. Maybe they want to build a campsite in the backyard, learn how to identify coastal creatures or spend an afternoon making something from a cardboard box. The spring holidays are a chance to slow things down and give kids time to play, explore and try new things simply because they're fun. And if you’re looking for inspiration, the library has plenty of ideas to help. Get outdoors and explore Being outdoors doesn’t have to mean organising a big family adventure. Sometimes the best activities start with “I wonder what’s over there?”. Get outdoors: brilliant boredom busters for Kiwi kids by Paul Adamson This book is packed with ideas for getting kids outside and turning “I’m bored” into “Can we do that again? ”. It’s a great one to borrow when you want to make the most of your local park, backyard or wa...