Fun Summer Kids: Planning the Perfect Summer
Setting Goals and Expectations for the Summer
Plan a well-balanced and engaging summer schedule for kids who aren’t attending summer camp .
Decide to have a screen-free summer during the day, with exceptions for family movie nights.
Prioritize getting kids outside and enjoying activities like scavenger hunts and riding bikes.
Make the most of summer days by keeping a routine, it helps kids stay regulated in their sleep and emotions.
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Hot Summer Fun: Outdoor Activities
Backyard Water Fun
Transform your yard into a hub of excitement and fun for the whole family.
Host a backyard water balloon fight or create a very own water blob or water bag piñata.
Plan outdoor activities like ice painting and water experiments.
Make the most of your own backyard with activities like water obstacle course with water balloons
Nature Summer Activities for Kids
Explore the natural world with your kids during the summer early morning walks are the best way to get to explore without all the heat.
Take advantage of long sunny days and enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and bug bingo.
Don’t forget sunscreen and bug spray for a fun and safe experience.
Spend time outdoors and connect with nature at a local park or farmer’s market.
Summer Activities for Kids that Promote Exercise
Encourage kids to stay active and move every day try to play games that use their large motor skills like balloon tennis.
Provide opportunities for kids to exercise and get fresh air visit your local zoo and have them be your tour guide.
Use summer activities to develop coordination by visiting a local ropes course.
Foster a love for physical activity and outdoor play with fun summer kids activities and make sure you join in the fun.
Fun Summer Activities: Indoor Ideas
Hot Summer Day Indoor Activities
Plan indoor activities for extreme hot summer days have your kids video record a skit they made up themselves, or conduct talk shows and just spend quality time with each other.
Keep kids engaged and entertained with fun and creative activities like kids science experiments and new board games.
Use these hot days as an opportunity to bond with your kids and create memories have them make a summer break bucket list and see how many things you can cross off.
Stay cool and have fun indoors with a fantastic homemade game or DIY foam activity they can also have fun painting faces .
Cooking Projects for Kids
Encourage kids to take on cooking projects during the summer.
Provide opportunities for kids to develop independence while in the kitchen.
Use summer cooking projects to expand kids’ interests in different types of food.
Foster a love for cooking and healthy eating in your kids with a fun summer activity.
Let them pick what to make for dinner and help them make it let them do as much as possible.
Summer Activities for Kids that Exercise Their Brains
Building a Summer Reading List
Keep kids’ brains active and engaged during the summer by reading new books.
Avoid the summer slide by providing educational and fun activities like visiting the local library.
Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills with summer activities to help them get ready for the new school year.
Keep kids learning and growing during the summer months with a fun summer reading list.
Take them to different libraries and get a book that teaches them a new language.
Solving Puzzles and Playing Brain Games
Provide opportunities for kids to develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking use team building exercises.
Use summer activities to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination by putting puzzles together gripping and turning puzzle pieces to fit together builds small motor skills.
Foster a love for learning and brain games in your kids.
Make the most of summer days by getting kids engaged and entertained with puzzles and brain games, children love competition and it helps build their self confidence.
Nighttime Summer Fun
Hosting a Backyard Stargazing Party
Enjoy the evening air with your kids during the summer its warm enough to stay out a bit later.
Plan nighttime activities that are fun and safe.
Use bug spray bugs love summer too so take necessary precautions for a fun outdoor experience.
Create lasting memories with your kids during the summer evenings with a backyard stargazing party.
Family Game Nights
Plan a fun family game night inside or outdoors with a few blankets and some snacks.
Use summer activities to develop teamwork, social skills and bonding these are all valuable life skills.
Foster a love for family game nights and quality time in your kids.
Make the most of summer evenings with a fun and memorable family game night.
