Open thread: What are your top tips for entertaining kids on school holidays?

School’s out for the summer – but what are the best ways to keep kids occupied over the coming weeks?

SCHOOLS ALL OVER THE country have closed for the summer holidays and thousands of students and pupils are facing weeks of holidays stretching out ahead before heading back to school in the autumn.

This family discovered what can happen when little ones are at home (with access to the baking supplies and some time on their hands):

(Video credit: mtmuzic)

Hopefully, school-aged children are much less likely to flour-bomb their home, but what are your top tips for keeping them entertained throughout the summer holidays?

Share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments…

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