Kids can get rowdy during the holidays, and their attention spans wander when they’re left with nothing to do for more than a minute. Try as you might, you can’t take them to the park every second of every day, so you need to figure out new was of entertaining them – and that’s when you turn your attention to games.
Games give your kids something to do while you’re busy (or you can play with them), and many of the best games are completely free. You can entertain your children during the holidays without spending a penny. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Well, here are some of the best free games you can explore with your kids:
Outdoor Games
If you’ve got a garden, then you’ve got a place for your child to enjoy loads of free outdoor games. They can kick a soccer ball around, play catch, and so much more. Expand your horizons further out and take your kids to a nearby park or playing field – if you’ve got time. There, they can enjoy some of the classic outdoor games with friends, like hide & seek, tag, and many more. It’s all completely free – and your child benefits from being outside in the fresh air.
Online Games
There will be times when your child needs to spend time by themselves because you’re busy. This can be when you’re making dinner, or perhaps you’re working from home and have an important meeting to sit in on. Whatever the reason, online games provide your child with a simple way to stay entertained until you’re free again. Look for kid-friendly online games like pinball, minesweeper, solitaire, chess, etc. These games are free for anyone to play, and they don’t come with any unsafe risks. You can feel at ease knowing your child isn’t bored out of their mind, nor are they playing dodgy online games that expose them to who knows what.
Classic Paper & Pencil Games
Who remembers those classic paper & pencil games you used to play as a kid? We forget about them these days, but they’re still super fun – and free. Think about iconic games like Tic Tac Toe, MASH, and Hangman. All you need is a pen and paper for all of these options, providing your kids with hours of fun during the holidays. There are definitely more out there (or you can come up with your own), but these are just the first three that jump to mind. Also, paper & pencil games are excellent for really young kids because it’s a way to teach them how to use pencils and write. So, they’re secretly learning while having fun!
These ideas should get your mind rolling and show you just how many free games are available to entertain your kids. This means you don’t have to deal with multiple days or weeks of your children moaning about being bored throughout the school holidays. They’ll be heavily occupied, and you just might free up some time for yourself while you’re at it.
