Schools out, and as much as you may wish otherwise it’s impossible to take the kids out every day.
There’s a whole lot of adulting still to be done and the weather doesn’t always play nice.
This is where gadgets and technology can be our saviour, helping us keep those bored kids’ minds occupied.
Here are just a few ideas of things that might be worth buying over the holidays:
1. Game On
Sega Mega Drive Classic Game Console + 80 Built in games
£50, www.asda.com
Complete with 80 favourite Sega games this plug in and play console is definitely set to keep the kids occupied for hours. Not only that, with there being a whole host of classic games to choose from you might even be in with a chance of beating them in a game.
2. Picture This
Denver HD Action Camera with Phone App, Remote & 55m Waterproof – AC-5000W
£49.99, www.tesco.com
Every family needs a camera so you may as well have one that the kids can enjoy. This Denver HD will allow your kids to have fun photographing their adventures inside or outside the house. You could even spend time with them downloading their pictures and taking a trip to print some of the best ones out at one of your local photo-booths.
3. Sound Idea
Casio SA-46 Mini Keys Keyboard
£39.99, www.argos.co.uk
We all wish we had learned how to play piano as kids. Why not let your kids get a head start with this affordable keyboard designed just for them! The Casio SA-46 has 32 mini-size keys, a headphone port, over 100 tones/50 rhythms and can run on either battery or a power cable.
4. Virtual Pets
Tamagotchi Friends
£34.99, www.amazon.co.uk
Remember these? The virtual pets phenomenon is back! Let your kids have fun with a virtual pet while also learning about responsibility. Lots of fun, and you may escape demands to buy a pony! At least for a little while longer…
5. Handheld Learning
Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition
£99 (and cheaper versions), www.amazon.co.uk
The kid’s edition of this amazon tablet comes with a year of “Fire for Kids Unlimited”, an all-in-one subscription for kids that includes thousands of books, videos, educational apps, and games. It also includes easy to use parental controls, giving you more peace of mind than with many other tablets alongside the ability to set time limits.
Your child will have the ability to read as many books as they like, while also being able to take breaks doing other fun things. You can pretend to yourself it’s only for the books though…lol
If £99 is too high for you, you can also get the normal Amazon Fire 7 for half the price, then subscribe to Fire for Kids (from £1.99/month if you have Amazon Prime). The kid’s edition however comes with a handy “no questions asked” warranty, alongside a useful bumper for any potential accidents…
6. For The Older Kids
Arduino Starter Kit with UNO Board
£74.99, www.amazon.co.uk
Arduino are a great educational brand, letting children from young ages learn about both coding and electronics. If your children are of the right age, and of an inquisitive disposition, this starter kit is a great way to get them started and could have them busy the whole summer!
