Are you ready for that time of the year when you’re entertaining guests, preparing events, and extremely busy for the holidays? The issue is that your children have way more time on their hands, annoying you with their boredom. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can use technology to keep them busy in a healthy way that doesn’t involve video games.
Here are some apps that are sure to entertain your kids these holidays so you can focus on your tasks at home and in the shops. They’re so much fun, you might end up joining them when you have a free moment. It will keep them occupied while they wait for Santa to arrive.
Pepi Wonder World
While parents are running around trying to prepare for the holidays, children are usually bored. Sure, they have television and video games, but these aren’t always available and are not healthy options either. Pepi Wonder World provides a way to stimulate your child’s mind while being entertaining.
The app features stories that your child can create in any way they see fit. There are different themes, environments, and characters, all of which can be moved on the app. It’s a life simulator that will keep them busy for hours.
Elf on the Shelf
While this merchandise is popular in stores in other forms, Elf on the Shelf is also an educational and fun app for kids these holidays. There are memory-matching games to see how well they remember what they see. As they progress, the levels become increasingly more challenging to complete.
The app also has stories for children to read so that they don’t forget vocabulary over the holidays. It’s presented in a fun way so that they feel like they’re learning while having fun. In this way, they’’ll be eager to learn more words when they return to school.
AR Sports Basketball
The weather isn’t always pleasant when it comes to the holidays, especially in areas with heavy snow or rain at that time of the year. Being indoors can put a strain on everyone, especially the kids who want to be active. With AR Sports Basketball, they can still be sporty without destroying the house.
It places a basketball hoop on any wall you aim it at. You then flick the ball up and try to score without it bouncing outside. Fortunately, more than one player can enjoy it by taking turns, so all the siblings, and adults, can have fun trying to gain as many points as possible in the allocated time.
Waypoint Edu
How about an old-fashioned treasure hunt around your house? Waypoint Edu was made for teachers and students, but it works for parents too. All you have to do is set up the treasure hunt with easy-to-follow instructions.
It’s more than just a simple scavenger hunt game. You can set it up that there are lessons along the way, teaching children about ancient history or other educational topics. You’ll just need to make sure the quizzes and subjects are appropriate for your child’s age.
Agents of Discovery
It’s time for your child to become a secret agent for the holidays! Agents of Discovery presents unique missions where they need to explore the backyard, flowers, or the environment. Topics such as nature, history, culture, science, and more are covered in the questions.
Images also play significant roles in the app. They’ll need to identify colors or match images to the ones presented on the screen. In a way, it’s also a hunting game, but more with a scientific or educational approach.
Quiver 3D Coloring App
If your child has been struggling with illustrations, you may want to try Quiver 3D Coloring App. There are plenty of tools and instruments, letting them choose how they would like to complete assignments. When they’re done, the image or animals come to life, bringing a smile to your child’s face.
Parents and teachers can also engage with the dashboard, which holds several lessons for over the holidays. You can also save and print the images if you’d like your child to physically color them in with crayons, pencils, or other instruments.
ARrrrgh!
Arrrgh, swab the decks, me matey! With this app, your children become pirates on the hunt for treasure and gold. The rooms change around them, while a map guides them to where they should look. It will have them busy searching various locations with a parrot guiding them.
When they find the right spot, they can virtually dig into the floor to see what they find. Of course, you need to make sure they don’t really, physically dig into your floor, as that can cause problems.
Now everyone is busy for the holidays
There you have it! Now that your kids are busy, you can continue preparing for the holidays. They’ll have so much fun while also learning about important topics in life. Be sure to visit our site daily until Christmas and beyond, as we’ll be sharing more tips and apps.
