Yippie !!! Long summer holiday is upon us. The children are home and the long awaited holiday is eventually here. Keeping the children happy is very important. Here are few tips on how to tackle those long boring days when there is virtually nothing to do.
Summer Cleaning: Cleaning and sorting out the house with the children is very important. Give your child a task for the holiday. Make a rota on who does what. It might be the simplest task, but, every little help. Think of tasks such as cutlery-sorting, shoe arrangement, litter picking etc.- Healthy Competition: Competition between siblings can be fun if well planned. Think about food seasoning competition. This game involves you providing food sample and different herbs/seasoning. Asking each child to season his or her food using the herbs. I once used fish for this competition and I asked my children to choose and season their fish. After cooking, we all had a tasting test, the winner was decided and the children enjoyed their seasoned food. It is a simple way to introduce a new food to the family.
- Consult your child and ask for his or her opinions. Children do have amazing advice.
- Star Gazing: On days when the sky is clear. Get your children out, spread a blanket, lay down and stare at the sky. Talk about the moon and the stars. Talk about the planets. This activity is just beautiful.
- Fruits/Flower Picking: My children love this activity. If you look very well, there are trees bearing free fruits and flowers that no one needs. Go out, pick a mixture of fruits and have fun sharing.
- Giving out: The truth about giving is the satisfaction and contentment you get in return. Summer holiday is the time to sort out old toys, books, clothes and shoes. Get the children involved. Let them decide what to give out and what they still need. Give to out to charity. Give to friends and family. Just give out.
- Rain Gauge: I loved running around in the rain when I was a child. Giving your child a container to measure rainwater whenever it rains is a fun thing to do. Make it fun and measure after it stops raining.
- Chalking: Who doesn’t like to make a mark? Colourful chalks do the tricks with children of primary school age.
- Canvas Painting: Painting can be very fun. Canvas painting is even more enjoyable as it’s easy to just hang, it also adds a professional touch to all art works. Enjoy painting together with your child. Use a variety of colours. Talk about what you are doing.
- Tell Old Tales: Tell your child stories you heard when little. My children love to listen to the tales of my younger years. I am sure yours will love your stories too.
- Meal Planning: Give your child the power to plan the family meal for a week. It is fun and it encourages critical thinking.
- Feed the birds: Don’t throw away your old bread crumbs. Take the children out and feed the birds. It is satisfying!!!
- Write a Letter: Write letters to family members living abroad. Encourage your child to write then walk down to the post office together. This is educational. It is great.
- Kick bad habit: Summer holiday is the time to kick the bad habit. It is time to talk about it and to apply a measure that works.
- Pay a visit to the Dentist /Optician: A visit to the dentist and Optician might be all you need to prevent future problems.
- Be a Tourist of your Community: When was the last time you tour your immediate environment? I am guilty of this and I am willing to take a tour. Be my guest. Rediscover your community.
- Play card games and ball games. Run around in the park. Have lunch in your garden. Sleep under the moonlight. Learn a skill.
- Plant a seed and watch it germinate. Have fun exploring. Visit lost friends and family.
- Check on your neighbours. Share the food you prepare with your child.
- Enjoy this summer holiday together!!!
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Oh Wow lots to do big thumbs up 👍 sis for these ideas we pray for a bright weather to compliment these.