The moment that all the children were waiting for has finally arrived, the summer holidays are here. The little ones have spent a long school year, full of homework, extracurricular activities and learning. Children have almost 3 months of free hours ahead of them, too much time for them. It is important to search activities that keep them entertained, so that this summer is unforgettable as well as productive.
The problem is that parents do not have so much free time, so it is important to organize a list of activities that we can fulfill. Summer is for fun, but it is also necessary to work a little so as not to forget what was learned during the course. Today, we are going to see a series of activities that we can do with the little ones. You can spend great time with your family and enjoy this summer as it deserves.
1.Homemade ice cream
Ice cream is one of the many joys of summer, but going to an ice cream parlor and buying ice cream is not as fun as making it at home. It is not necessary to have specific kitchen tools, or be too expert in the kitchen, here are some simple steps to be able to do homemade icecream. As well you can make ice cream with fruit or cocoa with milk.
2.Paint stones
If you are going to spend a few days on the beach or in an area near a river, take different stones. Later, when you have an afternoon to do crafts, prepare the stones for painting. Wash them well with soapy water and let them dry completely in the sun. Prepare a space well covered with papers so as not to spoil anything, paint the stones with finger paint or tempera. Once they are dry you can use them as paperweights. Do not forget to set the date to always remember this fun summer
3.Write a story
Summer is a perfect season to encourage the reading habit in children. A great idea to work on reading and the love for books, can be creating your own story. Children can spend great time imagining their story and the characters that will star in their story. Later, they will really enjoy seeing your creations on paper. Once the stories are ready, do not stop teaching them to the family, sure that grandparents and uncles will love it.
4.A puppet theater
Theater is an ideal activity to build self-confidence, children learn to express themselves in public without feeling ashamed. Here are some simple ideas for making a puppet Theater very simple, you can do it all together as a family. Surely you spend great afternoons of theatrical performances, the imagination of children can be inexhaustible, enjoy it.
5 visit a library
A library is a magical place, full of characters, adventures in different countries and universes. Getting lost in a large room full of books is one of the joys of great readers. Find the oldest or most storied library in your area, find out the hours, and organize a tour.
6.Water battle
Playing with water is one of the most fun summer activities. It is not necessary that you have a garden, a park with enough space will be perfect. For the battle you can use water pistols or balloons, do not forget then collect the remains of rubber and leave everything very clean. It is also important that children learn to take care of the environment.
7.A collage of drawings or photos
If you travel a few days for the holidays, you will surely take many photos of the trip. On the way back, choose between all 10 photos that reflect everything that has been that trip. Print all the chosen photos and look for a white card that is very large. Make a collage with all the photos, put in the caption where you were that day or if something special happened.
You can also do it with pictures, ask the children to draw pictures every day to do a different activity. Back home, make a collage with all the drawings writing down its legend in each one. Do not forget to put the date to have it as a memory for a long, long time.
Happy summer