Summer Vacations? 7 Engaging Activities For Kids

By Author: Foreverkidz
Total Articles: 15
Comment this article

“Summer vacations is the time when the parents realize that the teachers are underpaid.”

Every parent would relate this at this moment. Undoubtedly the best time for the kids and the biggest nightmares of parents has arrived. In the era when the family break has taken the backseat, the recreation of the child suffers. This is the time of the year when the energy of the little angels can be channelized for some really constructive work. However, the social media culture and internet has taken over. The scorching sun and warm breeze adds to the trouble. When the kids can’t leave the home and go out to play, there are greater chances of them being either notorious or indulging into social media.
　　

Are you looking for a way to deal this situation? Here are some of the fun activities that every kid will enjoy.

1. Encourage art
Some kids are very much into art and craft while others are not. It is advisable to let every child have a hands-on in this field in the early phase of their life. You need not force them to join any sort of the classes if they don’t want. There are a lot ...
... of videos and programs on internet that teach handicraft and stuff like that. Let the internet make some good impact on the child. Let the raw materials at home and make them play around with it. Do not bother even of they mess up, at least they are trying to be productive.

2. Gardening
Playing in the mud is one thing that every child enjoys. Most parents discourages it and considers this disgusting. However, this is one way to keep them rooted to their culture. So, instead of stopping them from spoiling their clothes, use creative ways of encouraging them. Gardening them is the best thing that you can teach them at this young age. Take sometime in the morning and nurture the plants in your lawn. This is kind of difficult in the apartment culture. So, you can make them assist the gardener of your the society. They may increase your laundry works, but it will help them in the long run.

3. Swimming
Lets not blame the kids even the adult would not want to leave the cozy room and go out in the heat. Swimming classes in one way to keep them busy for some time. No one will deny going to the pool during Summer. Moreover, swimming is one of the best exercise during this season.

4. Self-defense classes
This is not just a luxury, but the need of the hour. Regardless of the gender, every child should have the basic training of self-defense. There are many institute that offers crash course. Indulge the child into anything of this sort and train them to be independent and face the harsh reality of the world.

5. Make them write diary
Diary is the best friend of the child. In the time when you hardly get time to talk to your near and dear ones, this is the best way to convey your thoughts. Get them a diary or a autograph book and ask them to pen down their day’s work. Inculcating the writing habit in the kids is the best way to make creative. Sometimes, writing everything down becomes hectic and boring for children. So, you can get picture books for them where they can convey the message through stickers. Or else you can even teach them to use e-diaries. Typing will be lot more easy and fun for them.

6. Photoshoot
Gone are the days when photography took a lot of time and effort. The smartphones have made our lives easier. You can get them dressed up and click photos. This will give you an entire collection of their childhood memories. Moreover, it’ll keep them busy and away from the notorious activities. Shop for kids ethic wear and other styles of clothing. Dress them up, take their photos and post them on social media. The pictures of little ladies in tutu dresses for girls and the handsome hunks in the party wear for boys will grab a lot of attention. This will be a fun activity for both of them.

7. Science Project
For the working parents, science is the one way to keep their children busy. Get them some book on science tricks. Allot them an assignment everyday before leaving for the office. Get them the basic essentials that they would require. Ask them to complete the project during the day. Make sure that the project do not electricity. This will be a learning experience for them.

Were these points helpful? What do you do during the vacations to keep your child busy? Share in the comment below.