Hurray! The summer holidays are here! Or almost here for some of us. Everyone is happy and enjoying the freedom until the boredom kicks in two weeks or even less, especially if you have a “staycation” and no summer camp. One way to enjoy the summer holidays with kids is to plan. Plan, plan and plan some more. It might feel like a herculean task to plan for every day of the summer break, but it’s good to have an outline at least.
To help you plan better, we’ve put together a list of fun activities perfect for you and your kid(s). These activities are ideal for kids of any age and they will help reduce kids’ screentime significantly.
Create a puppet show
Kids love a fun puppet show. You can make up fun stories or act out stories from your kid’s story books. Learn how to create a puppet theatre with cereal boxes.
Do some gardening
Trust me your kids will love to learn about growing plants, bugs and dirt! The best way is not to make it seem like an overwhelming chore for the kids. Start small and let them fall in love with growing their own food. Here’s a beginner’s guide to starting a garden with kids.
Play family board games
Here’s another activity the whole family will enjoy. Family board games are entertaining and educational at the same time. They also help to strengthen the family bond. Check out our African Safari Adventure Match board game.
Create a kids’ treasure hunt
You can set up simple scavenger hunts whether indoors or outdoors. Check out some cool treasure Hunt ideas.
Go for a picnic
This is for the days they will crave some outdoor fun. Here are 30 yummy picnic food ideas for kids without boring sandwiches.
Learn to swim
If your kids can’t swim yet, what better time to help them learn than the summertime? You can start with a parent-child program that teaches swimming skills and safety in and around the pool. Remember to always make adequate enquiries about swimming classes before enrolling a child.
Go camping
Now here’s a way to have nature-filled fun with kids. Pitch a tent in a safe camping-ground and get ready to explore with your kids. Remember to teach your kids camp safety rules.
Play water balloon/pistle games
This is ideal for a hot summer day. Fill some balloons up and get splashing. Check out these 11 water balloon games for kids for variety.
Go on a bike ride
Time to dust off your bikes and scooters. Take a ride down the street or through your local park. Remember to choose kid-friendly routes and always be well kitted out.
Try outdoor yoga
Yoga and nature go hand in hand. So practicing yoga with kids outdoors is an excellent way for them to connect to the natural world. You can try these 15 great yoga poses for active kids.
Learn to roller skate
Roller skating is a lot of fun once you learn how to do it. If you can roller skate, teaching your kids how to might be a good idea for this summertime. You can also enroll them in roller skating classes.
Write a children’s book together
Unleash your creative sides by creating a cool story together and putting it into a book. Here are some websites where kids can make digital books.
Hold your own sports day
Choose a day or two out of every week to have your kids play fun sports like hockey, table tennis, basketball, and even football. You can find a park with kid-friendly sport facilities and enjoy the fun!
Put on a fashion show
Turn your hallway or living room into a makeshift runway and pick a theme. Trust me it will be a lot of giggles and pure joy.
Go bird watching
Birds come in all colors of the rainbow and all shapes and sizes and they fly! So what’s not to love?! Besides it’s another way to enjoy good quality outdoor fun!
Check here for more activities to fill the holidays with fun. But while you enjoy the summertime, don’t forget summer homework if any. Learn some ways to make homework fun for kids.
Which of these activities will you like to engage in? Tell us in the comment box!
