School Holiday Essentials To Keep The Kids Amused

The sun is out and it finally feels like it's Summer. REAL summer. Not the usual 'sunny for five minutes before it rains again' British summer either.

In true British form, we complain when it's cold, we complain when it's warm, and you don't want to be around if a wasp flies in our direction. But like snuggling up indoors with a fire and blanket to keep warm during the winter, we have a variety of games and toys what can help you keep cool and have fun during the summer.

It's time to think about what you can do to keep the kids amused during the school holidays. Six weeks is a long time and you can't go on road trips every single day.

We've put together a few pieces that will give your kids (young and old!) some entertainment:

Water Fight!

Nothing makes a sunny day more fun than a water fight. Make sure your kids beat the others on the street with our water pistol, foam water blaster, water balloons and balloon catapult... just don't let them turn on you!

Cool down

If it's a hot day, it's a no-brainer to get the paddling pool out. Whether you're looking for one for the kids to enjoy, or a Family pool for you to go in to, they equal hours of fun for the whole family plus keep everyone cool – just remember to top up the sun cream regularly!

Friends at yours to play?

Get a tournament going! Whether it's baseball, football or cricket, take them all to the local park, set up your area and sit back as they enjoy hours of fun. If it's just you and yours for the day, play in the back garden or go to a nearby field anyway, chances are your kids will make some new friends to join in and you can have a chat to the other mums looking for entertainment solutions this summer! We also do games like these Boom Bats, which are perfect for the garden or beach!

Getting Around

A scooter is a must have for any child. Whether you're walking to the shops with them, letting them play in the street or whizzing round the back garden, these three scooters are ideal.

Every girl loves One Direction, and this one has Zayn's face on it – one day it'll probably be a collector's item! Boys are spoilt for choice with two options; Power Rangers and The Simpsons. For the little ones, we have a range of Peppa Pig outdoor toys that they'll love, including an Inline Scooter, a Tilt'n'Turn Scooter, Battery Powered Outdoor Trike Scooter and an Inflatable Space Hopper. If Peppa Pig's not their thing, Fireman Sam might be instead!

And if the weather turns a bit drizzly...

If the sun goes in, you need a stash of indoor activities to stop the 'I'm bored' whining and to deter them from sitting in front of the TV all day. We have a huge range of board games, activities and arts & crafts which will see you through! The classic Pop Up Pirate is always guaranteed to amuse, and this Hello Kitty Jewellery Making Set will keep the girls designing for hours – and your wrists full of beaded bracelets.

Do you have ways of keeping your kids amused this summer? We'd love to hear your suggestions, so let us know in the comments below!