Beat boredom this <strong>summer</strong>! At Wilko, we love family time and with the <strong>summer</strong> holidays just around the corner, it’s a great time to start thinking about activities to keep the kids (and adults) busy. Thinking of things to do to keep the 6 weeks action-packed can seem a bit daunting, and not to mention costly, but we’ve got some great ideas that’ll help keep the kids entertained, making memories that’ll last a lifetime and all without breaking the bank! As well as a host of super suggestions, we’re also giving your little scribblers a chance to win a Back to School Bumper Pack, which contains all the essentials, worth £50. You can find out more by visiting www.wilko.com/page/colourcomp – so what are you waiting for? Dig out the colouring pencils and get them to give it a go! Start with a holiday planner Making a plan for each week is a great starting point. It’ll help keep you organised, space out activities and give everyone in the family things to look forward to. It’s also handy when you’re working to a budget and making arrangements for any childcare that’s needed – or roping in the grandparents! When planning, try and schedule in craft days, mini sports days or themed activity days throughout the holidays, leaving little to no room for the word ‘bored’ to make an appearance! Be prepared – whatever the weather! We all know that the British weather’s unpredictable, raining cats and dogs one minute with glorious sunshine the next! So make sure you’ve got a few things up your sleeve – at your local Wilko you’ll find plenty of activities that can be enjoyed come rain or shine. Crafts – Crafting indoors and outdoors can be great fun, and craft kits are perfect for keeping kids busy. Visit wilko.com where we’ve got heaps to choose from, all at fantastic prices. Our favourite <strong>summer</strong> holiday heroes include the bumper craft kit which contains a whopping 700 pieces for just £5 – why not use it to create colourful creatures, cool cards and fantastic photo frames? Our scrapbooks are also great for keeping little ones entertained all <strong>summer</strong> long. Encourage them to stick in bits and bobs from their <strong>summer</strong> adventures – think family pics, tickets from days out and dried flowers from the garden. Painting – Kids love getting messy and painting is a great activity for encouraging kids to get creative. Use our colourful child-friendly paints to make hand prints, foot prints, beautiful portraits and more! You could even roll out a length of lining paper and get the whole family to run along it with painted feet... you may not make a masterpiece, but it’ll be a priceless family keepsake and a whole load of fun! Be a good sport It’s set to be a <strong>summer</strong> of sport with Euro 20<strong>16</strong> in France and the Olympic Games in Rio, which may inspire your little ones to kick a ball about, run around the garden or throw a javelin... ok, maybe not the last one! Little ones love an assault course, and they’re super easy to set up. You’ll just need a bit of equipment like a hoop to climb through, a ball to kick or throw into a goal and somewhere to run. It’s a great way to get the kids to use their imagination and burn off a bit of energy. Check out your local store or visit us online at wilko.com where you’ll find a huge range of outdoor equipment – everything from trampolines to tennis sets, pools to playhouses! Wow £12! Little hands, green fingers... There are bound to be some warm, dry days, so why not get the kids to help out in the garden? Gardening’s a great activity for all ages – if you can spare the space, dedicate a small patch that’s just for the kids, and get them started with our great range of compost, seeds and tools. Pass the <strong>summer</strong> holiday test with flying colours! Research shows that even a bit of learning during the <strong>summer</strong> can help kids get ahead, no matter what their age. And to give you a helping hand, we’ve got a great range of exercise and activity books, covering everything from basic phonics to Key Stage 2 English, Science and Maths. After all that learning, why not relax with a bit of colouring? It’s a fantastically calming activity that also encourages creativity, which is crucial to your little one’s development – and it’s also great for helping adults to de-stress! So, pop into your local store where you’ll find a fantastic range of colouring books, activity books and stationery. For more ideas to keep the kids busy this <strong>summer</strong> check out our blog – life. wilko.com. And when it’s time to go back to school, visit your local Wilko store or wilko.com for all your stationery essentials. Check out the Wilko Small Sketchers Colouring Competition for your child’s chance to win a Back to School Bumper Pack, worth £50. Visit www.wilko.com/ page/colourcomp for more information. 22 Primary Times SUMMER 20<strong>16</strong> Issue | www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire
£2each £1each £5craft multi pack 700+ items £1each £3 92cm x 92cm Keep the kids busy... All products are subject to availability. Please check with your store in advance to avoid disappointment. Also online at wilko.com (delivery charges may apply). 0415280 Wilko Bumper Craft Kit 700pcs. 0257779 Gold Star Starting Phonics Book 3-5yrs. 0346773 Gold Star KS2 English 7-9yrs. 0346776 Gold Star KS2 Maths 9-11yrs. 04<strong>16</strong>785 Wilko Let’s Create Washable Paint Red 300ml (£3.34 per 1L). 04<strong>16</strong>786 Wilko Let’s Create Washable Paint Yellow 300ml. 04<strong>16</strong>788 Wilko Let’s Create Washable Paint Blue 300ml. 0312626 Wilko 2 Ring Paddling Pool (92cm x 92cm). 0298195 Wilko Magic Bubble Wand 118ml. www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire | SUMMER 20<strong>16</strong> Issue Primary Times 23
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