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Activities for the summer holidays

Writer: bows4schoolsbows4schools


Ribbons and paper for craft activities
Craft kit, ribbons and paint for an afternoon of fun

Keeping young children entertained during long summer holidays can be a delightful but challenging task. Here are some of the best ways to amuse them:


Outdoor Activities:


 Picnics and Park Visits: Organise picnics and trips to local parks. Children can play, run around and enjoy nature.


Water Play: Set up a small pool, water balloons, or sprinklers in the garden.


Nature Hunts: Create scavenger hunts where kids can find different types of leaves, bugs or rocks.


Sports: Introduce them to simple sports like soccer, basketball or badminton.


Arts and Crafts:


Craft Kits: Purchase or make DIY craft kits. Projects can include painting, making jewellery or building models.


Drawing and Painting: Provide a variety of materials like crayons, paint and felt tip pens.


Recycling Crafts: Use household items to create new toys or decorations.


Educational Activities:


Reading: Visit the library regularly and join a summer reading challenge.


Science Experiments: Simple and safe experiments can be both fun and educational.


Cooking and Baking: Involve them in cooking simple recipes or baking cakes or biscuits.


Games and Puzzles:


Board Games: Choose age-appropriate board games that are engaging and educational.


Puzzles: Jigsaw puzzles or logic puzzles can keep them entertained for hours.


Interactive and Digital Activities:


Educational Apps: Use apps that are designed to be educational and interactive.


Virtual Tours: Explore virtual tours of museums, zoos, and aquariums.


Social Activities:


Playdates: Arrange regular playdates with friends or neighbours.


Community Events: Participate in local community events, fairs, or children’s workshops.


Gardening:


Planting: Involve children in planting flowers, vegetables or herbs.


Garden Maintenance: Teach them about weeding, watering and caring for plants.


Storytelling and Theatre:


Storytime: Regularly read stories aloud or create storytelling sessions.


Puppet Shows: Create simple puppets and put on a show.


Dress-Up and Role Play: Encourage imaginative play with costumes and props.


Music and Dance:


Music Lessons: Introduce them to musical instruments.


Dance Parties: Have impromptu dance parties at home with their favourite songs.


Travel and Exploration:


Day Trips: Visit nearby attractions like zoos, farms or amusement parks.


Camping: Even a night of camping in the garden can be an adventure.


These activities can help keep children entertained, stimulated and happy throughout the summer holidays.


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