There are so many different ways to entertain children. Whilst they all might succeed in keeping them occupied, some will be more beneficial than others to their education and development. Here are some ideas of ways to help your children to learn and have fun all in one:

1. Use online learning games. There are lots of websites that have games to improve everything from reading and writing to maths and science. They’re colourful, child-friendly and interactive so will keep them entertained as well as improving their skills.
2. Encourage them to read. If children discover reading at a young age, they’re more likely to enjoy it, which is very useful when it’s such an important life skill.
3. Show them educational films and television programmes. These might take a little bit longer to track down than the usual children’s programmes on television, but by getting them used to these kinds of things, they will be happier to engage with them.
4. Let them use the internet to find things out. For example, if they have a specific question to do with school or homework, show them how to use a search engine to find answers. This will teach them to use the internet in a way that benefits their learning.
5. Teach them a musical instrument. The younger they learn, the quicker they will pick it up. Even if they don’t decide to pursue it when they’re older, they will learn to be creative and to express themselves.