- Get chalking: Purchase chalkboard paint and two or more packs of coloured chalk. Paint a small section or an entire wall with two coats of the chalk paint (inside or outside). When dry, get chalking – this is possibly one of the top things to do in your home that your kids will thank you for!
- Create a play station: This is an area or room where your children have the space (and permission) to play, explore and be creative. Here are a few items you could include in this area either on shelves or on a table and chairs:
- Child-friendly scissors
- Glue and a variety of sticky tapes (clear / colourful / washitape)
- Pencils and or crayons
- Stapler, staples and punch (depending on age)
- Recycled materials e.g. egg cartons, old cereal boxes, cardboard cylinders, paper, etc
- Books – reading, drawing and colouring-in books
- Show off your children’s works of art: Frame some of your children’s art work and hang them together on a wall. This adds that unique touch we mentioned earlier and is guaranteed to please the artist too. Having a wall full of your children’s artwork will bring personality to the house and will make friends and family smile when coming to visit.
- Thrown down some floor cushions: Cushions provide the perfect opportunity of adding a splash of colour to a room. Add some colourful floor cushions to your living area for little ones to sit on, lie on or give Dad a swipe with! If not so keen on floor pillows, consider poufs which work just as well!
- Be creative with storage: If you are concerned about toys lying around in your living areas, consider placing woven baskets or pretty buckets in strategic areas. Not only will these items be able to store goodies, they will add colour and texture to the room.
- Light it up: There are very few children who don’t like glow-in-the-dark items or fun forms of lighting. Invest in fairy lights, glow-in-the-dark stickers or those tube lights that can be wrapped around any door or corner or shaped into a word of your choice!
- Setup tent: What child doesn’t love hiding away? A tent in the corner of a room, can be set up pretty quickly with a decent size sheet, pegs and chairs. Tepees are very popular and there are loads of instructions and ideas on how to make them on Pinterest. Fill it with cushions, some reading material and voila!
