5 Fun and Educational Activities to Do During the School Holidays
- AGrader Learning Centre
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When the school holidays roll around—particularly the much-anticipated June school holidays—many parents in Singapore find themselves facing the same challenge: How can I keep my child entertained, active, and learning during the school break? Without the structure of the classroom, children may lose momentum with their learning, becoming disengaged or bored.
If you're a parent wondering how to fill your child's days with enriching and enjoyable experiences, you're not alone. The good news is that Singapore is brimming with fun school holiday activities that are both engaging and educational. In this guide, we’ve put together five school holiday activity ideas that strike the perfect balance between fun and learning. From exploring science at home to discovering cultural heritage sites, these activities will help your child grow while making the most of the break.
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1. Turn the Kitchen into a Learning Lab: Baking and Cooking Together
Cooking isn't just about food—it's an ideal way to combine mathematics, language, and sensory experiences into one delicious learning opportunity. Invite your child to help with measuring ingredients, counting items, and identifying colours of fruits and vegetables. Use this chance to introduce spatial awareness through prepositions: “Put the flour into the bowl,” or “Place the apple slices on top.”
As one of the most accessible activities during school holidays, baking at home encourages responsibility, develops motor skills, and introduces scientific concepts like melting, mixing, and chemical reactions (think rising dough or baking soda reactions). It’s also a fantastic bonding activity where children feel a sense of achievement from their tasty creations.
Bonus Tip: Choose a recipe tied to a culture or heritage to combine cooking with a mini geography lesson!
2. Dive into Singapore’s Heritage and Art Scene
The June school holidays are a great time to reconnect with Singapore’s rich culture and history. Children can benefit from learning about their roots and the diverse cultures that make up their community. Here are a few school holiday activities Singapore has to offer that combine cultural education with hands-on fun:
Chinatown Heritage Centre: Explore detailed recreations of old shophouse interiors and learn about migrant stories.
Peranakan Museum: Discover customs, fashion, food, and language from various Peranakan communities across Southeast Asia.
National Museum of Singapore: With engaging exhibitions, it’s a wonderful place for children to learn about Singapore’s past in a kid-friendly way.
3. Explore the Outdoors: Nature Walks and Outdoor Adventures
If you're looking for children’s activities during school holidays that also promote physical well-being and a connection to the natural world, nature walks are a brilliant choice.
Singapore offers many green spaces that are perfect for families, such as:
East Coast Park (rent a family cart for an added adventure!)
West Coast Park (complete with a play area and obstacle course)
Labrador Nature Reserve
MacRitchie Reservoir
While exploring, prompt your child to observe different plant species, spot wildlife, and describe what they see, hear, and feel. Encourage questions like, “Why are the roots so big?” or “How do birds build their nests?” These walks can be turned into mini science lessons that foster curiosity and a love for the environment.
Looking for a challenge? Set up a scavenger hunt or a nature bingo card as a themed activity to make the adventure even more exciting.
4. Discover Joy, Kindness, and Creativity Through Interactive Art Installations
Head to the Gallery Children’s Biennale at the National Gallery Singapore for an unforgettable experience. The Biennale is thoughtfully curated with:
Art installations focused on children’s social-emotional development as well as activating their sensory experiences.
Interactive activities and multi-sensory and immersive installations centred around the core values of Joy, Kindness, Love, and Dream.
These exhibitions not only engage children’s imagination and creativity but also offer them the chance to develop empathy, mindfulness, and a deeper understanding of their emotions. It's one of the most meaningful kids school holiday activities you can experience as a family.
5. Explore Simple, Fun DIY Science Experiments
Simple science experiments at home spark curiosity, teach basic science concepts, and build observation and sequencing skills. They use everyday materials and make learning hands-on and memorable.
Some suggestions:
Baking soda and vinegar volcano
Growing green beans in a jar
Observing water intake using coloured water and celery
Discovering oobleck (cornstarch + water)
Does it sink or float? (use everyday items and get your child to predict whether an item may float or sink before testing)
These school holiday activities are not just fun—they teach valuable skills such as prediction, observation, recording data, and problem-solving. You don’t need a science lab—just a kitchen table and a curious mind!
Make School Holidays Count
The school break is a golden opportunity to connect with your child and make memories that go beyond worksheets and spelling tests. By integrating fun with learning, you’re helping your child retain their curiosity, build life skills, and return to school more motivated and inspired.
Whether it’s cooking together, exploring nature, learning about culture, conducting science experiments, or visiting play zones and indoor playgrounds, each activity builds a layer of learning wrapped in enjoyment. Best of all, they help you spend quality time with your child, forming bonds that last a lifetime.
So, don’t let the school holidays pass by in a blur of screen time or boredom. Use these school holiday activities Singapore has to offer to transform the break into an adventure filled with discovery, creativity, and joy.
Let this June school holidays be a time your child looks back on with excitement, not just for the freedom, but for the moments of discovery, imagination, and shared joy.
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