Kids activities for au pairs and host families
Simple kids activities can make everyday family life calmer and more enjoyable. This hub brings together rainy day ideas, outdoor mini play, themed activities, printable routines and practical tools for au pairs and host families with young children.
The activities here are designed for real days with toddlers and preschoolers: short attention spans, changing weather, school runs, snack times, tired moments and children who often need clear, simple choices. Use this page as a starting point for easy ideas that do not require perfect preparation.
Weather-friendly kids activities
Rainy days can feel long with young children, especially when plans change quickly. These ideas help au pairs and host families create calm indoor days with libraries, museums, play cafés, baking, crafts and simple at-home activities.
What to do with kids on very hot days
Practical hot-weather ideas for children, including water play, calm indoor activities, sunscreen, shade and drinking tips.
Open →Rainy day activities with kids in The Hague
Indoor ideas for wet days, including libraries, museums, play cafés, indoor play halls, baking, crafts and calm activities.
Open →Routine Cards for Kids
Use simple visual routine cards to make indoor days calmer and easier for children to follow.
Open →Tools & printables
Browse checklists, templates, emergency sheets, routine cards and practical family tools.
Open →Online coloring
Choose a drawing and colour it online with your finger, mouse or stylus. You can also open the blank page to print.
Start colouring →Outdoor mini play
Outdoor activities do not need to be big. Short outings, beach play, playground visits and simple nature walks often work best with toddlers and preschoolers.
Outdoor mini play
Browse easy outdoor ideas for short local outings, beach play and simple activities for young children.
Open →Scheveningen beach clubs with kids’ play areas
Child-friendly beach club ideas in Scheveningen for host families and au pairs with young children.
Open →The Hague city guide
Find local tips for kids activities, rainy days, parks, beaches and practical family life in The Hague.
Open →Online coloring
Choose a drawing and colour it online with your finger, mouse or stylus. You can also open the blank page to print.
Start colouring →Themed activities
Themes make activities easier to prepare. A simple theme can turn colouring, crafts, baking, pretend play or outdoor play into something that feels special without a lot of planning.
World Cup activities for kids
Simple football-themed activities, crafts and play ideas for young children during the World Cup.
Open →Father’s Day crafts for kids
Simple Father’s Day craft ideas for young children, with easy materials and calm activities au pairs can help prepare.
Open →Things to do for au pairs in The Hague
Find local ideas that also help au pairs discover cafés, parks, beaches, social activities and weekend options.
Open →Online coloring
Choose a drawing and colour it online with your finger, mouse or stylus. You can also open the blank page to print.
Start colouring →Printable routines and activity tools
Printables are useful when children need structure. Visual routines, emergency sheets and simple templates can help au pairs and host families keep days calm and clear.
Au Pair Emergency Sheet
A practical emergency sheet for important contacts, allergies, addresses and safety information.
Open →Au Pair First Week Checklist
A simple checklist to help families and au pairs start with clearer routines, expectations and practical details.
Open →Tools & printables
Browse checklists, templates, emergency sheets, routine cards and practical family tools.
Open →Printable coloring pages
Free PDF coloring pages for rainy afternoons, quiet moments and low-prep kids activities.
Open →Online coloring
Choose a drawing and colour it online with your finger, mouse or stylus. You can also open the blank page to print.
Start colouring →