School Holiday Survival: Great Gift Ideas for Kids

Hands up who isn’t thrilled about the school holidays? While a break in routine can be so nice, it can also throw up challenges for parents everywhere. One minute you’re spending quality time together as a family, and the next you hear the phrase ‘I’m bored’ two hours into the first week, and you need to take some deep breaths.

But never fear! Built by Kidz is here to offer practical school holiday gift ideas for kids that will keep everyone entertained and rescue everyone from screen fatigue.

Great School Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids

To help you put together the perfect holiday survival kit, we have categorised the best kids’ gifts into distinct groups. This can make it easier to choose something that suits every individual child.

1. Hands-On DIY Woodworking and Construction Kits

Children are actually capable of so much, and being a creator of their own play equipment can make such a difference. So we challenge you to go beyond simple LEGO toys into something more permanent. Handing a kid a construction project satisfies their innate desire to build, assemble, and conquer a challenge.

High-quality woodworking kits specifically engineered for kids make great options for their growth and development. Building a jewellery box, trinket box, or tool box lets children use hammers, follow instructions, and create something they can really be proud of.

2. Engaging Science Kits & STEM Activities

For kids with curious minds (read: literally every child ever), Science and STEM kits for kids make a great option for their school holiday fun! Getting hands-on and messy with scientific ideas can actually have a huge impact on their future development. They can understand the chemicals behind candle making, feel slime between their fingers, and even play with robotics!

These kinds of activities help give children a distinct mission and let them play and reap the benefits. All our STEM activities are non-toxic and child-safe, giving you peace of mind that they won’t get up to too much mischief by the end of the day.

3. The Garden Explorers

For something that’s a bit more of a slow-burn activity, divorced from instant gratification, our gardening kits can be a phenomenal option. Children are given all the tools to create a miniature herb patch, which can introduce them to ideas about how farming and veggie growing work. It’s educational and fun, and teaches them responsibility as they have to water their seeds and seedlings every few days. They even get to enjoy reaping the reward once the seedlings sprout and can be used in family recipes.

4. Art & Craft Fun

For the creative kids, you can’t go past the absolute joy of art and craft kits. There’s something so very satisfying about getting your hands dirty when creating, and for children, that is experienced tenfold. Creating and being hands-on with a task unlocks sensory pathways that are crucial for so many children to enjoy and benefit from. This can develop everything from fine motor skills to understanding colour theory and design. It’s a great way for them to express themselves.

5. Kids’ Hamper Kits

For unique and exciting options that go a bit beyond the scope of the above, we have hampers for kids! With plenty of bountiful options, including some of the above and more, choosing a kids’ hamper might be the best possible way to survive the school holidays. The options are countless, from building to science, to bouncy balls and more. There are so many ways for the kids to be entertained!

Transform Boredom Into Fun This Break

School holidays don’t have to be an exhausting experience with compromises and negotiations just to keep the little ones entertained. By having a look through all our kid-based activities, you’re sure to find something your child would enjoy. Need advice? Contact us today!