Keeping the kids entertained: School holiday DIYs and home projects

19 Dec 2024

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained and inspired during the holidays? Dive into these fun DIY projects that will spark their creativity and keep them busy! From gathering materials to hands-on assembly, your little ones will love choosing their favourite Resene testpot colours and adding their personal touch to each creation. These projects are sure to become cherished items that they’ll enjoy for years to come.

Memory magic

Here is a project the whole family can enjoy. A memory game is not only fun for kids but great for testing out mum and dad’s memories too. To create this fun game, we took some wooden coasters (you could simply cut up some MDF or paint over old coasters), painted them in white, drew our designs on in pencil then painted over them with vibrant hues – just remember you’ll need two of each design to play the memory game!  

Click here for the steps to make your own memory game.

 A fun and educational DIY for the kids

Create some colourful garden art over the holidays and make it an educational experience for the kids at the same time. Discuss our native birds with them and talk about the colours you’re using. Once you’ve finished this project, the kids might have a new found interest in birds, so you could even go on a nature hunt and try to spot them for real!  

Click here to make your own DIY garden birds.

A spot-on way to count: DIY math lady bugs

Turn scraps of wood into a fun and educational toy with this DIY! Perfect for little hands, these adorable ladybugs help young learners practice counting in a colourful and creative way. Not only will they bring a pop of colour to playtime, but they’re also an engaging tool for early learning. Get the kids involved in painting and choosing their favourite Resene testpot colours too!  

See the steps here to make your own math lady bugs.

Choo choo choose this seat! 

Choo-choo! Bring a touch of train magic to your garden or kid’s room with this delightful Thomas the Tank Engine-inspired chair. Perfect for little train enthusiasts, this colourful Adirondack-style chair is a charming way to personalise outdoor seating or add a playful accent to their space. With a pop of bright blues and reds, and of course Thomas’s friendly face, this DIY project is sure to be an engine of joy for your child. Ready to get on track? Craft this Thomas-themed chair that’s as fun as it is functional! 

Click here for the step-by-step guide to make your own Thomas-themed chair.

Published: 19 Dec 2024