Fun Activities to Fill Your Children's Holiday Time

School holidays are often the most anticipated moments for children, as they get to take a break from their study routines and spend time with their family. However, if the long holiday isn’t filled with meaningful activities, your little one might end up feeling bored and unproductive.  

To prevent boredom during their time off, Mom or Dad can plan a variety of activities that are not only fun but also stimulate your children’s creativity and development. Let’s check out the list of recommended activities!

Museum Visits

Museums are often regarded as repositories for historical artifacts. But over time, museums are no longer just about displaying historical artifacts. Today, many museums have adopted modern and educational concepts, turning them into interactive and enjoyable learning spaces for children. Here are some museums you can visit with your children during the holiday:

• National Museum: Houses more than 140,000 historical artifacts, including ceramics, archaeology, numismatics, and more. In addition to viewing the collections, children can also try batik-making, drawing, painting, playing traditional musical instruments, and more.

• Zoology Museum: Displays thousands of preserved animal fossils grouped by species. The museum's fossil collections include insects, mollusks, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, mammals and others.

• Angkut Museum: Features over 300 transportation collections from various eras and countries, from conventional to modern vehicles. Other highlights at this museum include the Tucuxi electric car, flight simulators, and replicas of world cities. 

  Exciting Sports

Involving children in sports activities is not only beneficial for their physical health but also strengthens emotional bonds between parents and children, creates moments of togetherness, and builds an active lifestyle from an early age. Additionally, sports help support your child’s growth and train their motor skills. However, unlike adults, children need fun and varied sports activities that don’t feel like a burden.

Here are some options to try:

• Jogging

• Soccer

• Cycling

• Badminton

• Jump rope

• Yoga

• Swimming

To stay motivated and worry-free during sports activities, protect your children with Sports Insurance from MSIG Indonesia. MSIG Indonesia’s Sports Insurance provides coverage for physical injuries caused by unexpected events and accidents during sports. It includes injuries that may require physiotherapy or care from a sports doctor. 

Culinary Outings

Taking your child out to enjoy their favorite food can be a simple yet meaningful way to build special moments together. Besides strengthening your bond, this activity also gives your child a positive social experience. Before choosing a place to eat, it's best to consider a child-friendly restaurant. Preferably, choose one that offers additional facilities, such as a play area.

This way, after enjoying the meal, your child can still stay active without getting bored while waiting for the parents to finish eating. Here are some restaurant recommendations: 

• Mamain (21 Gunawarman Street, Jakarta, Indonesia 11430)

• Hakuna Matata (No. 5, Pertengahan Street, RT 12/RW 7, Cijantung, Pasar Rebo Area, East Jakarta) 

• JAG’S Kitchen(22 Jagakarsa Raya Street, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta)

• Kangoo’s Café(No. 23, Kembang Abadi Utama Street, Block B6, South Kembangan, West Jakarta 11610)

• Kupinami (No. 44, Bina Marga Street, RT 2/RW 4, Ceger, Cipayung, East Jakarta 13820)

Watching Movies

Spending time watching movies with your children can be a great way to strengthen your relationship while introducing them to a variety of topics, values, and cultures. It can also help improve your child’s cognitive and social development—especially when followed by light discussions about the film. If you’re still looking for age-appropriate and interesting movies for your little ones, here are a few recommendations to consider:

• Coco

• Petualangan Sherina

• Keluarga Cemara

• Koki-koki Cilik

• Jumbo

Cooking Together

Many parents may feel hesitant to involve their kids in the kitchen due to concerns about the mess or difficulty. However, involving children in the cooking process actually brings plenty of positive benefits. This activity can build independence and self-confidence in children while also strengthening the parent-child relationship.

 So, invite your little ones to cook and choose recipes that are simple and safe. Here are some menu ideas: 

• Sandwiches

• Cookies

• Mini Pizzas

• Chocolate Balls

• Mini Donuts

Those are some fun and creative activities you can do with your children during the school holidays. Have fun trying them out!