Summer holidays for 5yr old. what should I do to keep him engaged?

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My son has two months of summer holidays from next week. we have a nanny to take.care of him and his toddler sister. wife and I will be at work during daytime.

What should I do to keep him occupied and sane?

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With all due respect, what do you do with them the other 10 months of the year? Do those same things.

I have a 5 and a 2 y/o. They will spend 2 months home from school with my spouse. Some of their plans include:

- visit local farms

- visit local children’s museum

- play dates with other kids

- gardening (Gettig outside and learning about food)

- help with light chores (ie feed the dog, sweep the floor, put away toys)

- “writing” letters (ie drawings with some words) to relatives

- learning to cook more recipes (they love mixing ingredients for baking)

He goes to preschool rest of the year so it was not a problem before. now, an old nanny looks after his younger sister and him.

All the items you mentioned need my or wife's attention. I was hoping for something to keep them engaged easily.

What does the nanny do then? Can’t they lead activities like ones I’ve suggested?

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