When the school bell rings for the last time before the holidays, children race out with dreams of freedom: No homework, No early mornings, Just pure fun! But what if their break could be filled with adventures that spark curiosity, games that build brainpower, and moments that turn into lasting memories?
At Modern School Kundli, we believe learning doesn’t pause, it just changes shape. The holidays are the perfect playground for discovery, where a recipe becomes a chemistry lesson, a nature walk turns into a science expedition, and a journal becomes a portal to imagination.
Let’s turn your child’s holiday into a season of wonder with these fun and educational activities designed to keep young minds sharp and spirits high.
Here are 10 enriching and enjoyable activities to keep your child (Ages 6-12) mentally active and curious over the holidays:
1. Explore Local History: Become an Expert
History, when taught through rote learning, is boring. But it automatically becomes fun when you see it around yourself. This holiday season, pack your travel pouches and take your kids for a visit to your local museums, historical sites, or take a walking tour of your town to learn about its past. This connects children to their community's heritage. Pair this with interesting books on your town, and you will be surprised to see the amount of interest your child takes in their surroundings when they know how they have evolved over the ages.
2. Start a Holiday Reading Challenge
Encourage your child to explore new genres or authors. Challenge your child and set up a mini reading list based on their interests: fantasy, history, science, or even biographies. A simple reward system (like stickers or small prizes) adds motivation. You could encourage them to start a book club with their friends in the neighbourhood to keep them on track!
3. Science Experiments at Home
From baking soda volcanoes to DIY slime, science can be fun and safe to do at home. These activities promote critical thinking and creativity, and kids love the hands-on aspect. Spend time with your child performing some mind-boggling science experiments, and you will be surprised to see how much they already know and how much they are capable of knowing!
4. Learn a New Language
Make screen time productive with apps like Duolingo that combine learning and play. Learning a new language can be a fun activity. Encourage your kid to do an exercise on Duolingo every day and bring them reading material and movies in the language to encourage their new learning journey!
5. Maintaining a Holiday Journal
Writing has turned into a lost art. Other than filling their workbooks or writing essays for school, kids rarely pick up a pen and paper anymore. Get your child a cute journal and some pretty stationery. Encourage them to maintain a holiday journal that they can look back at when they are older. Not only does it hold sentimental value, but it also frees your child from the clutches of the omnipresent digital screens.
6. Gardening and Nature Activities
On the first day of the holiday season, take your child to a nearby nursery. Make them choose two pots of their choice and bring them home. Teach them how to plant a seed in one pot and a sapling in the other. Ask them to water the plant and nourish it throughout their holiday, and they would be overjoyed when the seed becomes a little plant, and the sapling grows a new leaf. These activities promote responsibility, patience, and curiosity about nature.
7. Board Games to the Rescue
A good game of Scrabble or Chess can do enough good to your child’s brain that they would avoid screens for a while. Playing board games like Scrabble will encourage them to build a mammoth vocabulary. Chess will help them engage their brain in strategic thinking. And, games like Sudoku and Crossword can help exercise their mind, all while being fun and competitive.
8. Enrol in a Holiday Workshop or Online Camp
Modern School Kundli often hosts winter and summer workshops in music, dance, coding, and STEM. These structured programs offer expert guidance and peer interaction. You could either enroll your child here or encourage them to undertake some online workshops or courses to stay engaged.
Why Holiday Learning Matters!
Without stimulation, children can experience what educators call the “holiday learning slide.” This temporary dip in retention and motivation can be avoided with the right balance of fun and structure. Our goal at Modern School Kundli is to help students stay sharp, confident, and ready to thrive when the new term begins.
