{"id":6136,"date":"2026-06-27T09:42:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T09:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/?p=6136"},"modified":"2026-06-27T09:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T09:42:13","slug":"holiday-activities-for-children-ideas","status":"publish","type":"clanky","link":"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/aktivity-pre-deti-cez-prazdniny\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday activities for children: 15 ideas to keep them busy"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>The summer holidays last for weeks on end, and children quickly get bored if they have nothing to do. Once again, it\u2019s back to tablets, YouTube or endless \u201ejust one more game\u201c. Instead of passive screen time, it\u2019s worth having <strong>activity package<\/strong> \u2013 simple, cheap and works both indoors and outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, you will find <strong>15 ideas for keeping children entertained during the holidays<\/strong>: active games, creative projects, free printable colouring pages and interactive quizzes. You can do it all without expensive summer camps, and most of the activities can be prepared in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n<h2>Why plan your holidays in advance<\/h2>\n<p>Children can cope with a day off, but <strong>a long period without structure<\/strong> It often ends in arguments and endless scrolling. A short weekly plan (even just three points a day) is enough:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the child knows what to expect and is less likely to be on their mobile,<\/li>\n<li>Parents don\u2019t have to start from scratch every morning,<\/li>\n<li>take turns <strong>exercise, creativity and relaxation<\/strong> \u2013 both the brain and the body get what they need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We discuss the selection of activities by age in more detail in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/how-to-choose-a-colouring-book-according-to-the-age-of-the-child\/\">How to choose a colouring book based on your child\u2019s age<\/a> \u2013 these principles also apply to games and quizzes.<\/p>\n<h2>Outdoor activities \u2013 when the sun is shining<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Sports Day in the playground<\/h3>\n<p>Jumping over obstacles, a timed run, throwing a ball into a basket. The child designs their own \u201emedals\u201c \u2013 coloured paper circles.<\/p>\n<h3>2. A picnic with activities<\/h3>\n<p>Bring a blanket, some snacks and a printed copy <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/animals\/\">a colouring book featuring an animal<\/a>. After their meal, they rest in the shade of the trees.<\/p>\n<h3>3. An urban \u201emystery\u201c<\/h3>\n<p>A walk together: find 5 red objects, 3 dogs and 1 bicycle. Older children keep score \u2013 this helps to practise their attention.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Water and sand<\/h3>\n<p>A barbecue, a lake or a swimming pool \u2013 perfect after a swim <strong>an hour of silence<\/strong> with colouring books instead of a mobile phone wrapped in a towel.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Evening observation<\/h3>\n<p>A short story after sunset (see the article for tips) <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/tips-on-fairy-tales-for-children\/\">Recommendations for children\u2019s fairy tales<\/a>) and going to bed early \u2013 the holidays aren\u2019t just about staying up late.<\/p>\n<h2>Activities at home \u2013 heatwaves, rain or tired parents<\/h2>\n<p>When the weather\u2019s not great or you fancy a quieter afternoon, this combination works a treat <strong>creativity + a quick brain teaser<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/aktivity-pre-deti-cez-prazdniny-aktivity-doma.png\" alt=\"Children at home during the holidays \u2013 a quiz, colouring pages and a board game\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\n<h3>6. Thematic box<\/h3>\n<p>One box: coloured pencils, scissors, glue, 5 printed pictures from <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/all-categories\/\">categories<\/a>. The child chooses the theme of the day \u2013 dinosaurs, cars or fairy tales.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Home Gallery<\/h3>\n<p>One coloured picture on a string in the hallway every day of the holidays. An \u201eexhibition\u201c for the family at the end of the summer.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Kitchen workshop<\/h3>\n<p>Simple biscuits or fruit skewers \u2013 the child decorates them, the parent bakes them. 20 minutes after the meal <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/online-painting\/\">online painting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Building set + story<\/h3>\n<p>Build something out of LEGO or cardboard, and your child will come up with a story to go with the characters. Inspiration: <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/minecraft-steve-and-creeper\/\">Minecraft colouring book<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Quiet Hour<\/h3>\n<p>45 minutes without the TV after lunch \u2013 just books, jigsaw puzzles or colouring books. Tried and tested by parents, as mentioned in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/rainy-day-at-home-colouring-pages-instead-of-phone\/\">A rainy day at home with colouring books<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Colouring books \u2013 the cheapest holiday activity<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Free printable colouring pages<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/\">colouringbookspredeti.eu<\/a> They\u2019re ideal for the whole holiday: you always have a new theme, your child practises their concentration, and you don\u2019t need to buy anything else. We recommend switching between categories depending on your mood:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/games\/\">Games<\/a> \u2013 Minecraft, FIFA 2026, Super Mario (currently popular with football fans as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/fifa-2026-upcoming-fixtures\/\">2026 World Championships fixtures<\/a>),<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/fairy-tales\/\">Fairy Tales<\/a> \u2013 Frozen, Bluey, Paw Patrol,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/dinosaurs\/\">Dinosaurs<\/a> \u2013 T-Rex, Diplodocus and others,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/animals\/\">Animals<\/a> \u2013 suitable for all ages,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/sport\/\">Sport<\/a> \u2013 football, ice hockey for young fans,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/most-frequently-printed\/\">Most frequently printed<\/a> \u2013 tried-and-tested, popular designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Colouring ideas for the whole week<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Monday \u2013 animals:<\/strong> Print out 3 pictures; the child chooses the winner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tuesday \u2013 fairy tales:<\/strong> Colour in the character and come up with a sequel to the story.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wednesday \u2013 online:<\/strong> give it a go <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/online-painting\/\">painting in the browser<\/a> no print.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday \u2013 competition:<\/strong> who can colour in a more detailed picture from <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/complex\/\">more complex drawings<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Friday \u2013 a present:<\/strong> a coloured-in picture for grandparents or a friend.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A comprehensive guide to printing, paper sizes and tips for parents: <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/free-printable-colouring-pages-guide-for-children\/\">Free printable colouring pages for children \u2013 a guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Quizzes for children \u2013 fun that exercises the mind<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s just the thing for colouring in and playing in the garden <strong>a short quiz<\/strong> \u2013 10 to 20 minutes, three answer options, a light-hearted debrief. On our sister website <a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bedtime Stories \u2013 Quizzes<\/a> You\u2019ll find fun quizzes for children aged 5 and over, which are the perfect way to round off a summer\u2019s afternoon:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/fifa-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 FIFA World Cup Quiz<\/a> \u2013 25 questions about the tournament, mascots and host countries,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/futbal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A football quiz for children<\/a> \u2013 the ball, goals, the goal and football boots,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/minecraft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minecraft Quiz<\/a> \u2013 Steve and the World of Blocks,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/super-mario\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Mario Quiz<\/a> \u2013 for fans of the jumping plumber,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/frozen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frozen Quiz<\/a> \u2013 Elsa, Anna and the Ice Kingdom,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/paw-patrol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paw Patrol Quiz<\/a> \u2013 Chase, Marshall and Skye,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/bluey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluey Quiz<\/a> \u2013 a blue Australian dog and his family,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/dinosaury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dinosaur Quiz<\/a> \u2013 T-Rex and the Prehistoric World,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/zootropolis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zootropolis Quiz<\/a> \u2013 Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/najznamejsie-rozpravky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quiz: The Most Famous Fairy Tales<\/a> \u2013 60 questions for a long, rainy afternoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tip: After the quiz, let your child draw a character related to the topic \u2013 for example, after <a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/dinosaury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dinosaur quiz<\/a> print <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/t-rex-dinosaur-in-prehistoric-world\/\">T-Rex colouring book<\/a>. It combines learning with creativity.<\/p>\n<h2>A sample week\u2019s holiday programme (combination of activities)<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Day<\/th>\n<th>Morning<\/th>\n<th>Afternoon<\/th>\n<th>Evening<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>After<\/td>\n<td>Exercise in the garden<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/animals\/\">Colouring books \u2013 animals<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Short <a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/bluey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluey quiz<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tue<\/td>\n<td>A picnic in the park<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/online-painting\/\">Online painting<\/a><\/td>\n<td>A fairy tale (<a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/tips-on-fairy-tales-for-children\/\">tips here<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wed<\/td>\n<td>A Mystery in the City<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/minecraft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minecraft Quiz<\/a> + construction set<\/td>\n<td>Free play<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thu<\/td>\n<td>Free programme<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/games\/\">Colouring books \u2013 games<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/fifa-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIFA 2026 Quiz<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Pi<\/td>\n<td>Gallery \u2013 Exhibition of the Week<\/td>\n<td>Baking + <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/most-frequently-printed\/\">favourite themes<\/a><\/td>\n<td>A film or a game to play together<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>How to limit mobile and tablet use during the holidays<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rules in advance<\/strong> \u2013 e.g. \u201e1 hour of screen time after lunch, then a colouring book or a quiz\u201c.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alternatives within easy reach<\/strong> \u2013 printed pictures in a box, rather than a frantic search.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time together<\/strong> \u2013 the first 10 minutes of the activity are done together; the child then carries on on their own.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To praise someone\u2019s efforts<\/strong>, not just the result \u2013 it works for both drawing and quizzes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How much physical activity is enough each day?<\/h3>\n<p>For children aged 5\u20138, usually 2\u20133 sessions of 30\u201345 minutes each. In between, free play and meals. Don\u2019t push for a full-day programme \u2013 the holidays are also meant to be about boredom, from which children often come up with their own games.<\/p>\n<h3>What if I don't have a printer?<\/h3>\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/online-painting\/\">online painting<\/a> or quizzes on a tablet \u2013 still more engaging than a passive video. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/faq\/\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Are the colouring pages really free?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2013 both the printouts and the online colouring activities on omalovankypredeti.eu are free of charge.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Holidays with the children<\/strong> They don\u2019t necessarily mean expensive camps or being on your mobile all day. All you need is to have <strong>free printable colouring pages<\/strong>, a few outdoor movement games and occasionally <strong>a quiz for children<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/rozpravkypredspanim.sk\/kviz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bedtime-stories.sk<\/a>. Choose from <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/all-categories\/\">categories<\/a>, print it out with a single click and your first week together is sorted. If you want to go into more detail, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/free-printable-colouring-pages-guide-for-children\/\">a guide for parents<\/a> or print something straight away from <a href=\"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/most-frequently-printed\/\">the most popular colouring books<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer holidays with kids? 15 activity ideas \u2013 free colouring pages, quizzes and a weekly plan.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":6135,"template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6136","clanky","type-clanky","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/clanky\/6136","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/clanky"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/clanky"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/omalovankypredeti.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}