The school holidays come around quickly! They’re a great time to relax, try something new, and spend quality time as a family. But we all know entertaining the kids for weeks on end can be both expensive, and exhausting (I see you!). Having easy, fun and entertaining art and craft activities on hand at home, or away, is a good way to engage with your children, plus it costs less than a day trip to the zoo and isn’t weather dependent – so it’s a safe option for a rainy afternoon!
We've put together our favourite tutorials, activities and products to help ease the holiday, or weekend load.
Fun How-Tos
This easy paper chain craft will help you turn plain old paper into a radical snake. All you need is paper, scissors, glue and a ruler – most of which you will probably already have at home!
SuperModelling Clay Native Australian Animals – Ellie the Echidna
Create a super cute echidna with modelling clay and matchsticks! A great way to spark imagination and creativity with only a few items!
Recycled Cardboard Cash Register
This activity is fun, while encouraging imaginative play and building numeracy and monetary skills!
Alright, so this may not be the most mess-free craft we have, but imagine getting the kids to paint something you’d LOVE to hang on the wall!
Easy Activities
This activity is great for developing fine motor and scissor skills in young children. It’s suitable for ages 2+, so you can safely get the whole family involved! Who says holidays aren’t for learning...?!
Learn to Recycle your Micador Markers
Follow the simple steps in this activity to do your bit for the planet and learn to recycle. It’s never too early to be green!
Creative Ways to Reuse Kids’ Artwork: Envelopes
Teach the little ones about DIY while they recycle! It’s a win, win!
Micador Classroom Rewards Chart
Print out this colourful rewards chart to motivate your family members to complete tasks and reach their goals!
Must-Have Products
This fun and engaging, eco-friendly activity set combines colouring, construction and play. Kids can let their imagination run wild as they decorate and bring their characters to life! early stART Colour and Play includes 8 pop out animals, jumbo coloured pencils, a sticker sheet, developmental guide, activity sheet and more for hours of play. A great gift idea or perfect for busy kids on the go.
Micador jR. On the Go Activities!
Spark growing minds and keep little hands busy when you're on the go with Micador jR. On the Go Activities! Including 20 fun activities to spark growing minds, a sticker sheet and coloured pencils, 3 to 8 years olds will be entertained on the holidays, on the plane, out for dinner, or on the road! This low-mess, sustainable, all-in-one set encourages creativity, critical thinking and imagination. It also develops fine motor skills and coordination, making it incredible value.
Micador Dark Arts STEAM Activities
Learn about the science of light through glow in the dark and neon glow art and craft activities and Magic Black Light Pen exploration! The Dark Arts series of STEAM Activity Packs come with everything you need to learn about the science of light in a crafty way. Each pack comes with activity cards and Glow-In-The-Dark and Neon Glow art and craft materials. Shine your included Magic Black Light Pen to see everything glow - a secret pen and a black light in one! Available in three editions: Nature, Space and Tech.
Micador jR. Soundshare Headphones
Share the sound with friends from the one device by connecting multiple SoundShare Headphones. Perfect for school, home, or on the go, these comfortable and lightweight headphones feature a soft and adjustable over-ear design, in-built microphone and inline controller. The detachable cord and volume limitation makes them super safe for young users, plus they’re foldable to a compact size and easy to transport, making them ideal for travelling.
As the spark to grow minds, save the planet, and care for the community, we hope these help inspire some creative family times, without the stress.
