7 Ways To Keep The Kids Entertained At Home

With millions of us now at home until further notice, the hunt for ways to beat the self-isolation boredom has begun. And for those of us with kids, this task is made even harder. Keeping your energetic little monkeys entertained is difficult at the best of times, never mind being stuck indoors for a prolonged period of time. To help you out, our Gatwick Airport hotel has compiled a list of just some of the ways you can keep your kids entertained whilst at home.

Bake some buns 

Every kid loves to bake and it’s a great way to keep them busy. Choose something easy like fairy cakes or rice crispy buns and let your little ones help with measuring, mixing and of course, decorating! It may be slightly messy but it’s a fantastic way to introduce your kids to the kitchen and let them experiment with foods and flavours.

Have an Arts & Crafts day

Get creative and have a day full of arts and crafts at home. Paint, draw or paper mache, what they do is entirely up to you. Make it even more interesting and give them a specific theme or challenge to do. Our hotel in Gatwick suggests sticking their creations to the window to spread some joy and positivity to those passing by.

Find the fun in a cardboard box

Apparently, there are 101 things you can do with a cardboard box. So why not get the kids to put it to the test? Most people have an old box lying around from a delivery, and the size really doesn’t matter. Let them go wild and use it however they see fit. Whether they create a den, a rocket or use it for arts and crafts, it will be sure to keep them entertained for hours on end.

Experiment with science

Have some fun with mind-blowing science experiments, all of which you can do with regular household items. From the classic baking soda volcano to a rainbow in a glass and homemade lava lamp, these experiments are educational and will be sure to fascinate your kids. If you’re doing a messy one, our Gatwick Airport hotel suggests taking it to the garden! 

Host an indoor festival

Festival season may be cancelled but that doesn’t mean you can’t host your own! Set your kids the task of hosting an indoor music festival with whatever they can find in the house. Grab pots and pans, wooden spoons and utensils and let their creativity go wild as they create their own music. This is a great activity to keep them entertained and their minds active.

Build a blanket fort

Rainy day? Not to worry! Grab old blankets, sheets and cushions and make an epic blanket fort. If you have more than one child, this is a great opportunity to get them to work and get creative together. Building a fort will be sure to keep them busy for a few hours and then they can spend the rest of the day playing games inside!

Host a movie day 

Everyone loves a good movie marathon. Rather than just sticking your kids in front of the TV for the afternoon, make it fun with different activities. First of all, task them with making the room cosy, whether they decide to build a blanket fort or just make the sofa cosy with duvets, leave it up to them. Then help them decide on snacks and what films they want to watch.

We hope that this has inspired you to come up with some creative ways to keep the kids entertained. In these uncertain times, our budget hotel in Gatwick urges you to stay safe, stay well and stay home.