Article Source: https://schoolholidays.com.au/blog/20-fun-indoor-activities-for-kids 

You cannot spend every day outdoors, and there are certainly more fun things to do for kids than just sitting around feeling bored. Here are 20 fun activities for kids at home during the school holidays.

Run a movie marathon

Who doesn’t love a good movie? Shrek, Ice Age, Barbie, Star Wars, Lord Of The Rings, The Hobbit, Harry Potter, etc. The list for possible movies to watch with your kids is endless. And with streaming services such as Netflix, Stan, Foxtel and Disney+, it has never been easier.

Why not settle down in front of the TV with some awesome family flicks? Stay tuned for our upcoming Instagram post with recommendations for the best movies to watch with kids of various ages.

Run a reading marathon – a Readathon

A spin on the previous movie marathon but with books! Perfect for bookish families, or any family that wants to get into reading.

Reading is very beneficial for children because it helps them learn vocabulary and grammar; understand the world around them; build independence and become more academically successful in the future. In addition, it makes them more creative and imaginative.

You can create a competition where the person who reads the most within a certain time limit wins a prize.

If you’re not in a mood for competition, read a book together with the family and have a book club discussion about the story, characters or any interesting themes from the book.

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