10 Awesome Summer Vacation Activities For Kids to keep them engage
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Summer is here and soon there will be vacations starting for kids so summer vacation activities for kids should also be there. As the pandemic is not yet finished so restrictions are still there. This summer vacation will not be same as other years, still stuck in four walls. Very soon my daughter’s summer vacation will start. So I was thinking how to keep her engage during this summer holidays and that too in fun ways. And after brainstorming I found some ideas that kids will love to do and it will help them to develop their skill also. I don’t want to ruin my child’s vacation due to this pandemic as they are already suffering a lot.
Yes, indeed I can’t give her the best vacation but I can try my best to make her happy during her holidays. I was preparing a list of some kid’s activities, then I thought why not share it with my mama friends, it may help them. And they can contribute too to my list. So let’s plan the summer vacation activities for kids. Here are 10 awesome ideas to keep kids engage this summer vacation.
Let’s have a look at some of the interesting and fun summer vacation activities for kids
Bird feeder
We should always encourage kids to love and know more about nature and animals. During their busy days, it is not always possible to teach them these things. So these holidays are the perfect time to teach them about birds and the foods they depend on. A bird feeder is very easy to make and will be interesting for kids as how it attracts the local birds. And above all it is very simple to make, you can say it is a hassle free activity for kids.
Rock decoration
It is always great to add colors to everything be it life or a simple stone. Rock art is a very ancient art that has been found in Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa. This form of painting is believed to spread positivity around us. There are so many fabulous rock painting ideas just encourage your kids to add color to a rock and I am sure it will be fun for them.
You can use a set of Acrylic paint pens that are non-toxic and water based for rock painting. These paint pens will give a vibrant and glossy look to the stones.
If you need some ideas to paint you can check artsy craftsy mom, there are some eye-catching list of rock painting.
Fire-less cooking
Most of the kids show keen interest in cooking. This summer fire-less cooking will be one of the most desired summer vacation activities for kids. Involve your kids in kitchen to cook some fire-less recipes. Teaching them cooking not only teach them cooking but it is also help them to develop and learn some life skills.
Things kids will gain through the process of cooking :-
- Maintaining hygiene
- Importance of healthy food
- developing listening skills and to follow instructions
Get them a pair of head chef cap and apron to get them the real feel of a chef and they will enjoy the cooking as well as eating. And this activity will also help a fussy eater to eat healthy food.
You may like to read : How To Deal With A Fussy Eater
Movie Watching
Oh kids go crazy to watch movies and I am sure when parents set a movie night for them, then you will get to see the happiest kids. With still stay at home condition, arranging a movie night for your kids will bring a big smile on their face. Parents be creative and create a movie night ambience for them. You can select three or four movies of your choice depending upon your kid’s age and then ask them to select any one movie they want to see. You can add to their excitement by telling them to dress according to the theme of the movie. Like my daughter loves princess movies so she can put her princess dress to watch the movie. And yes don’t forget to give them popcorn. You can easily pop up some corns at home and served them in a popcorn bowls.
Kitchen Gardening
Gardening is an educational and skill based activity for kids. It helps kids to understand more about plants. They can gain clear concept of how to take care of plants and being responsible for their growth. At the same time they can understand how much effort is needed to bring the plate of food that they get everyday to eat. If you have enough space you can directly grow your vegetable garden on ground otherwise you can use pots to grow. Initially help them to grow fast and easy vegetable or herbs so that they can enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Creating Reading zone
Reading should be there in any list of activities for kids and summer holidays are perfect time to improve kids reading skills. We should always encourage kids to read a lot. Initially many kids doesn’t show much interest for reading, they are very little to understand the value of reading. So we should try to motivate them for reading. Create a cozy and comfortable corner for reading and get some books that have some colorful pictures that will attract your kid to go through the book.
You may like to read : Ways To Raise A Reader
Journaling
Learning from your own reflections is a way to work on yourself. And journaling from early age is very beneficial for long run. So parents should encourage the habit of journaling among kids. It will help them to express their thoughts clearly and will also improve writing and communication skills. Tell them that this summer vacation you are staying at home but you will have unlimited fun. And then present them self designed and kids friendly journal, then suggest them to note the things they are thankful for and felt happy.
Get Craftsy
This is going to be the one of the most favourite summer vacation activities for kids. My daughter love to do art and craft during her free time. Art and craft is not only a hobby but it also develop motor skills among kids. It helps kids to be more creative and think differently. Give them some art and craft supplies and let them explore. I am sure kids will get engage for a long time with those supplies and they will surely create something beautiful and innovative crafts.
Board-games
Board-games are not only for kids but it is one the fun activities for parents too. I love to play board-games with my daughter after dinner. And I really enjoyed those fun filled moments. Playing board-games with family builds positive relationship with each other. It is one of the best way to spend time together by staying away from screens.
Some of the most fun and all time favourite board-games are:-
DIY Activities
This summer when we are unable to plan any outdoor trip, there are some diy projects that are best way to keep kids engage at home and that too in a fun way. Summer holidays are very long and kids become bore very easily. So keep them engage in some diy projects and let them create some innovative and creative products. These day there are unlimited options for diy. So mamas be happy and enjoy your kids summer holidays by remaining safe at home.
DIY Projects For Kids
Comments
As a mom to be, these tips are great! Will save your post ☺️
I am lucky in that my daughter usually comes to me with DIY creative and building activities.
Great list, there are a couple I am going to add to our summer plans.We are lucky enough to have an outdoor garden most years, and we have a ocuple of packs of seeds she’s picked out and excited to start.
These are great suggestions. Getting outdoors is great for kids in the summer!
I love these ideas. Many things will still be closed this summer probably, so it’s good to have fun things to do at home.
I love all of these ideas!