4 Simple Ideas and Activities to Try During the School Holidays
With the spring holidays just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about simple ways to make the days feel enjoyable, connected, and unhurried. I’d love for you to come along and try these easy ideas with us. They are designed to create meaningful, stress-free moments with your children and make the most of the time you have together. Some of these ideas can also be adapted as assignments for your students.
Plan your day! 
I’m not talking about having a packed schedule or following a strict routine. Instead, keep it light and flexible. Creating an easy-to-follow daily rhythm can help everyone feel safe, respected, and connected.
As you set up a simple routine at home, take some time to think about what both you and your children need during the holidays. Involve your children in the decision-making process by offering them two or three options to choose from. Make sure the choices you offer are ones you feel comfortable with and that support the boundaries you have set.
Below, you’ll find a free printable daily schedule (available in English and Bulgarian/български) that you can use at home with your children or in the classroom with your students as you prepare for the upcoming holidays.
Create bucket lists!
Choose fun, easy-to-do activities and create a holiday bucket list together. Start by brainstorming with your children and writing down all of their ideas. Then, choose your favourites and make your bucket list.
Display your lists somewhere easy to see and reach. Each day, pick one activity to try. Feel free to repeat the activities your children enjoy most—there is no need to do something new every day.
To keep things simple, you could create different lists, such as indoor and outdoor activities or calm and active games.
You can find a free bucket list template (available in English and Bulgarian/български) below.
Choose a fun theme and learn
Ask your children what they would like to learn more about. Listen to their ideas and choose a theme together. Then, try doing something related to that theme each day.
Theme-based learning is a wonderful way to add gentle structure and an easy flow to your days, whether at home or in the classroom. It encourages curiosity, keeps learning engaging, and provides endless opportunities for meaningful conversations and play.
In my classroom, these rainbow-themed activities are always a hit!
Be sure to check out the free prompts below.
Feelings
The holidays offer many opportunities to nurture your children’s emotional intelligence. Remind your children that all feelings are welcome and that learning to recognise and name their emotions is an important life skill.
Do not forget your role, too. Create space for your children’s feelings and help them feel heard, understood, and respected. Sometimes, simply listening and acknowledging their emotions can make a big difference.
As a teacher, I try to include simple emotional awareness activities in our daily classroom routine. You can use this free feelings activity to create a gentle daily check-in practice at home or in the classroom.
I hope these simple ideas inspire you to slow down, connect, and enjoy the little moments that make school holidays so special. Remember, the goal is not to fill every minute but to create a gentle rhythm that works for your family.
Come and share any insights or your tried-and-tested ideas for making the school holidays happier and smoother. Happy learning!