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NEW HORIZON SUNDERLAND
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    • IT WORKSHOP
    • HEALTH AND WELLBEING
    • WOMEN INTERACTIVE SPACE
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CHILDREN ACTIVITIES

These are designed to be fun, education, and development

Creative & Artistic Activities

 

  • Arts & Crafts Workshops
    Collage making, clay modelling, origami, seasonal crafts (e.g., Christmas ornaments).
     
  • Painting Days
    Easel painting, finger painting, or mural projects (great for group collaboration).
     
  • DIY Puppet Making + Puppet Show
     
  • Storybook Illustration Day
     

Educational Activities

 

  • STEM Challenge Days
    Build a bridge from straws, create a simple volcano, or run a paper airplane contest with lessons on aerodynamics.
     
  • Story Time + Literacy Games
    Read-aloud sessions followed by vocabulary bingo or storytelling.
     
  • Mini Science Fair
    Kids do simple experiments and present their findings.
     
  • Math & Puzzle Games Day
    Sudoku, logic puzzles, or scavenger hunts with math clues.

Physical Activities & Games

  • Obstacle Course or Mini Olympics
     
  • Dance & Movement Workshops
    From hip-hop to cultural dance sessions.
     
  • Outdoor Nature Scavenger Hunt
     
  • Parachute Games or Team Relays

Cultural & Community Engagement

 

  • World Cultures Day
    Kids “travel” to different countries through food, crafts, and stories.
     
  • Community Clean-Up with Kids
    Fun and educational: gloves, mini trash bags, and reward badges.
     
  • Pen Pal or Drawing Exchange with Another Organization
     
  • Intergenerational Day
    Partner with a senior centre for story-sharing and games.

Social & Emotional Learning

 

  • Kindness Challenge Week
    Each day, kids do a small act of kindness.
     
  • Feelings Charades
    Helps kids recognize and name emotions.
     
  • All About Me" Poster Sessions
    Builds self-esteem and communication skills.
     

Drama & Role-Play Activities

 

  • Mini Theater Production or Skit Night
     
  • Costume Dress-Up & Storytelling
     
  • "What Would You Do?" Role-Playing for Social Skills
     

Wellness & Mindfulness

 

  • Kid-Friendly Yoga Sessions
     
  • Mindfulness & Breathing Games
     
  • Healthy Cooking or Smoothie Making Class
     

Mother & Child Activities

 

 

  • Mom & Me Craft Time
    Make memory boxes, handprint art, or friendship bracelets.
     
  • Cooking Together
    Simple no-bake treats or healthy snacks made together.
     
  • Mother-Child Yoga or Dance
    Gentle movement and stretching together.
     
  • Storytelling Circle
    Moms share stories from their childhood; kids can draw or act them out.
     
  • Photo Booth + Scrapbook Making
    Take pictures of moms and children, then decorate scrapbook pages together.
     

Family-Focused Games & Events

 

  • Family Game Night
    Board games, card games, bingo, or trivia.
     
  • Family Relay Races
    Sack races, three-legged races, or wheelbarrow races with parent-child pairs.
     
  • Family Talent Show
    Singing, dancing, magic tricks — open to all ages.
     
  • Build-a-Fort Challenge

        Families use blankets, boxes, or craft supplies to build a creative fort.
 

  • Minute to Win It" Family Edition
    Fast-paced games using household items with parent-child teams.
     

Outdoor & Playground Activities

  • Playground Games Rotation
    Set up zones for swings, slides, seesaws, and structured games like freeze tag.
     
  • Obstacle Course
    Tires, cones, crawling under ropes, and balance beams — scalable for all ages.
     
  • Nature Scavenger Hunt
    Collect leaves, find animal tracks, or check off nature items from a list.
     
  • Water Play Day (seasonal)
    Sprinklers, sponge toss, water balloons (supervised and safety-approved).
     
  • Treasure Hunt / Pirate Adventure Day
    Outdoor clue-following game with maps and hidden “treasure” prizes.
     
  • Parachute Games
    Giant parachutes for group games like “popcorn” or “cat and mouse.”
     

IT & Digital Skills Sessions for Children and Families

Beginner IT Sessions (Ages 5–8)

  • Basic Computer Skills
    Using a mouse and keyboard, opening simple programs (paint, notepad).
     
  • Typing Games & Keyboard Fun
    Fun platforms like BBC Dance Mat Typing or Typing Club.
     
  • Digital Art Class
    Use apps like Tux Paint or Kleki to draw and save pictures.
     
  • Safe Internet Use & Online Manners
    Age-appropriate internet safety and netiquette using fun cartoons or games (e.g., Google's Be Internet Awesome).
     
  • Build a Story with Slides
    Kids create a digital picture story using PowerPoint or Google Slides.
     
  •  Intermediate IT Sessions (Ages 9–12)
  • Create a Simple Website
    Use beginner tools like Google Sites or Wix for Kids.
     
  • Scratch Coding Club
    Kids learn drag-and-drop programming by creating games or animations.
     
  • Intro to Robotics (with Kits)
    Use kits like LEGO Mindstorms, Bee-Bots, or Micro:bit.
     
  • Basic Graphic Design
    Learn to use Canva to design posters, birthday cards, or social media graphics.
     
  • Online Research Skills
    Teach kids how to search safely, fact-check, and cite sources.
     
  • Family-Friendly Digital Workshops
  • Family Digital Game Night
    Use platforms like Kahoot!, Blooket, or Quizizz for interactive quizzes.
     
  • Build a Family Blog or Photo Journal
    Teach families to create a shared website or digital scrapbook.
     
  • Parents & Kids: Coding Together
    Family pairs work on fun projects in Scratch or Tynker.
     
  • Cyber Safety for Families
    A workshop covering cyberbullying, screen time balance, and security best practices.
     
  • Tech-Free Alternatives Session
    Learn to balance digital life with mindfulness and offline activities.
     
  • Tech Explorers Day: A fun mix of games, robotics, and internet safety.
     
  • Digital Storytelling Week: Children create their own digital books or animations.
     
  • Family App Discovery: Show families free, educational apps for learning and fun.
     

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