How to make the most of your winter at Ariella Private Estate
Don’t let the bad weather rain on your parade this winter. There’s still plenty of fun to be had inside – you just have to get a bit creative. Keep the kids entertained with these 5 exciting indoor activities!
1. Build a blanket fort
Listening to the rain pitter-patter outside from the comfort of your blanket fort is one of the best ways to make the most of the bad weather. But when it comes to building your fort, there’s an art form to these super-secret hideaways.
It starts by gathering your materials. Besides blankets, this can also include:
- Couch cushions and pillows
- Couches, chairs, beds and clothing racks
- Sheets, comforters and sleeping bags
You might also need:
- Christmas lights
- A nerf gun for defence
- A keep out sign
- A flashlight
- Snacks
- Entertainment
Once you have all your materials and supplies, you can start making your fort. And if you want to build an epic blanket fort that will be the envy of all other blanket forts, Ariella has you covered. Check out these awesome tips for creating the ultimate secret hangout.
2. Make a cardboard town
They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. But in this case, one parent’s trash is another kid’s treasure! If you have a giant cardboard box lying around, why not gather the troops and make your very own cardboard town?
All you need to do is clear some space in the living room and get to drawing. Grab some textas and draw a town on the bottom of the box with roads, tracks, bridges, parks and car parks. Add some wooden building blocks, cars, trains and animals then let their imaginations run wild!
3. Go on a treasure hunt
Need something fun to keep the kids moving but you’re housebound because of the bad weather? Try your hand at the classic treasure hunt! Also known as a scavenger hunt, you can chase riddles or collect objects along the way to win a prize at the end of the hunt.
And it’s super simple to set up. All you have to do is:
- Create clues
- Distribute them so that one clue leads to another
- Place some “treasure” at the final destination
Need some more help? Check out this list of scavenger hunt riddles. There’s also plenty of different themes and prize ideas to give you further inspiration for your own hunt!
4. Make a home cinema
Putting the kids in front of the TV on a rainy day is a classic go-to every parent has tried once or twice before. But why not take it to the next level for the ultimate viewing experience? Kids love the movies and home cinemas provide the perfect opportunity to create all the fun of the cinema, at home!
Here’s a guide to making your own home cinema without having to leave your living room. It includes everything from choosing the film to crafting the tickets to making the treats. But that’s not all. Why not try your hand at making your own DIY 3D glasses? Put them on and let the clip roll!
5. Have a disco
Time to shake your tail feather! The best way to end a wet school holidays is with a mini disco!. Start by creating a groovy environment with disco inspired decorations like:
- A disco ball
- Lava lamps
- Posters of bands and idols from the 70s
- Beaded curtains
- Bean bag chairs
Then, you need to make your playlist – because what’s a disco without music? Whether it’s iTunes, Spotify or another streaming service, create a playlist of your kids’ favourite songs. Or why not pick 5 songs each, add them to your playlist and put it on shuffle?
Join in the fun at Ariella Private Estate
Ariella Private Estate was made with families in mind. We’re a tight-knit community of diverse but like minded individuals where neighbours quickly become friends. So why not invite your friends from next door over to enjoy some of these activities?
Come home to a safe, friendly and welcoming community at Ariella Private Estate.
