Go on a Scavenger Hunt!
Page-turner
Hand your kids a magazine and ask them to
scour the pages to find a picture of a tree or to pinpoint a photo that makes
them laugh.
‘I spy’ bottle
Fill a plastic bottle with rice. Mix in
small objects such as a coin, a paper clip, and a postage stamp; glue the top
on to seal. Make a list of the items and see how many the kids can find by
shaking and turning the bottle.
Search party
Send the kids from room to room and have
them point out one item that starts with each letter of the alphabet. Play with
shapes or colours for the younger set.
Trip tips
Planning a vacation? Hide clues around the
house and have your little detectives find them to figure out where you’ll be
going.
Goody Bag :Trendy Goodies for a Joyful June
Toys, apps, creative activities for the
month, movies and books to look out for, and more.
T-shirt, $ 8, Lifestyle
School bag, $ 25, Lifestyle
Bottle, $ 4, Watermelons
Lunch box, $ 5, Kiddi Land
Clogs, $ 7
Superman Return
From bags to T-shirt to footwear, this
classic superhero has made a comeback. Check out the Superman-inspired
merchandise which is never outdated, and is a favorite with kids, despite the
innumerable novice superheroes. Inspire your little hero with any of them.
Opening Soon!
Get a unique sea-life experience, the first
of its kind in India. Watch sharks, sea lions, and dolphins as you walk through
Blue Planet’s transparent tunnel. Coming soon to Delhi-NCR, the grand aquarium
will bring to life little mermaids in choreographed underwater shows.
Musical Learning
Tutor your tiny toddler in a melodious way.
Inspire your tot’s imagination with the
musical learning kit. Make him learn the alphabet, numbers, and words. The kit
will enable your sweet pea to identify symbols, visually and verbally. Skykidz
Buddy Fun-N-Learn, $ 11, Mitashi.
Plan Right
Lots of options to keep the kids engrossed
and entertained this summer.
Astronomical Delight: See a movie at Nehru
Planetarium – Coral: Rekindling Venus
Let’s Create: Join a creative workshop with
Hobby Ideas Store
Valuable Vacation: The Trident Holidays
package for Jaipur, Araga and Udaipur gives you a complimentary room for kids
under 12, plus a kids’ camp.
Write With Elan
Get your kids to write in style with tall
vibrant pens in blue, red and green. The cute tops made from foam will prompt
them to sit down for homework on their own.
Popcorn Pen, $ 1 each, Watermelons
Don’t Miss
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted is here.
Book your tickets for yet another comic
adventure with the crazy anima bunch – Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman.
Releasing on the 8th.
Let’s Go Fishing
Teaching math couldn’t get any easier. Hand
your kid a fishing rod and let her sum up the point on each fish she catches. A
fun game for improving hand-eye-coordination and of course, for enhancing her
math skills. Set it up in your splash for your tiny math wizard. Fish and
Count, $22, ELC, 3+
Wacky Canvas
Colour, then show off in the rain with your
customized umbrella.
The pre-printed umbrella comes with candy
design, and 6 weatherproof markers. Let your kid create, and use!
Color A Yumbrella, $ 19, Alex, 4+
Germ Free
Protect your baby’s pacifier from getting
dirty (and laden with germs) with these cute teatcover holders. Clip Clap, $ 5
each, Chicco, 0+
Must Read
Get your pre-tween a copy as Anne reveals
all her secrets.
Celebrate Anne Frank’s birthday this month
with her Tales From The Secret Annexe that completes the life sketch of the
author, who penned these tales at the age of 13. The book features her
lesser-known writings such as short stories and personal recollections. $ 6,
Hachette India
Apps We Love
Model Noyonika Chatterjee, mon to
Nayantara, 9, shares her daughter’s favorite apps.
Word Abacus:
I introduced her to this app as it’s a great way to learn new words. It’s improving
her word formation skills and thus, enhancing her vocabulary.
Kaun Banega Crorepati: Nayantara loves to play the quiz. She is ecstatic whenever she wins
prize money even though it’s virtual. I’m happy as she learns new things and is
improving her GK.
Sky Burger:
It’s a mindless game in which you are making a burger. Sky Berger is fun, and
she’s always alert while playing the game.
Happy Room
This colourful floor mat will give your
child wings of imagination!
Add colour and creativity to your
children’s room with this vibrant mat. Ask them to weave it into their
pretend-play sessions! Butterfly mat, $ 5, HomeStop
Cool Pool
Set up a pool party for the kids and beat
the summer heat.
Pull out the artillery! Beach pails are
great to fill up and then drunk someone.
Dig out leftover pichkaris form Holi and
make full use of water guns to drown your opponents!
If you place the splash pool in the hot
sun, apply sunscreen with SPF 50 on the kids.
Looking for unlimited fun and impromptu
games? Fill the pool with colourful balls.
Champion Dad
This Father’s Day, put your children’s
creative streak to good use by getting them to fashion an adorable trophy foe
Dad.
- To make this trophy, you need two paper
cups, two pipe cleaners, golden poster paint, a flat brush, scissors,
masking tape, Fevicol, one A3 size black sheet, and a white pencil.
- Cut the bottom rim of the cups and stick
them together with Fervicol. Tightly wrap the masking tape around. Bends
the pipe cleaners in the shape of handles, and insert them on both sides.
- Cover the glasses all over with tape, and
paint them golden using a flat brush. Make a stand with a cardboard box.
Write your wish with a white pencil on a strip of black sheet. Stick and
gift!
Cardboard Crazy
Kids love the packing as much as the
presents themselves. US-based mom Sabrina Moyle threw a box bonanza for her
twin son’s first birthday bash.
Out of the box
Sabrina and her crafty friends transformed
cartons into a castle, an airplane, and a car.
Squared away
Gift boxes filled with chocolate airplanes
and buses were topped with home-made buttons.
Double the fun
Sabrina designed the letterpress invite for
James and Alex. The last line was B.Y.O.B. – bring your own box, keeping with
the party theme.
Make a wish
This cake with a red smiling balloon tasted
nothing like cardboard.
Nice cap
Folded paper hats were worn by both young
and old.
