Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Must-To-Do Things with Your Kids This Summer


Summers bring so many opportunities to have fun. Sunny days and warm nights call for a lot of fun and physical exercise that not only allows for spending pent up energy but also helps in staying healthy. This is especially true for children. Their young minds and bodies need constant workout to function and grow properly. The best part about summers is the holidays. However, there is only so much time kids can spend on the commercial playground equipment before they get bored. Besides school playground equipment is always available so holidays should bring something different for them to enjoy and have fun with. So here are some exciting ideas for parents to plan this summer vacations and have a quality fun time with the little ones.

Have a Fishing Trip

This is not only an entertaining activity for summers but it is also a very important skill for the little ones to learn. Also if you get to catch a big fish, that is a celebration in itself. Take your kids out for a fishing trip to the nearest sight and have a picnic. Take some food materials like bread, ketchup and juices. Catch some fish and cook it on site to have a proper picnic and a day filled with smiles.
While you are planning for a fishing trip, you might also consider a trip to some beach. Make some sand castles and teach your little ones to swim near the shore. It will be an excellent way to beat the heat and to have some summer fun, all at once.


A Road Trip Would Be Great Too

Kids love to take trips. Even the fussiest of them get excited at the chance of seeing something new or playing at different commercial playground equipment. Spend some time looking for the places nearby or in the outskirts of the city where you live and plan a weekend away from home enjoying the scenery or the attractions in the area. Pack an extra pair of clothes and teach the kids usefulness of travelling light.


Chase an Ice Cream Truck

The number of cafés and ice cream parlors these days is too high to leave ice cream as much fun as it used to be. Children’s love for ice cream hasn’t reduced though. To add some extra dose of fun in the ice cream, keep an ear out for the sound of the ice cream truck and next time it is in your neighborhood, get out of the home and chase it with your kids. Get them their favorite flavors and enjoy it on the walk back home on a sunny afternoon.


An equally delicious alternative to chasing a truck would be to make some ice cream at home. Download a recipe from internet or ask grandma for her expert opinion. Make your own ice cream and home and allow kids to enjoy as much as they want as a summer holidays treat.

Have a Camping Night Out

Nothing would beat the experience of a camping trip. The entire process of packing bags and tents, to erecting those tents in sand or soil and spending the night out is entertaining and educational. However, if it is difficult to go someplace out of home, your backyard would be an equally good place to start. Prepare some barbeque in your own backyard and sleep in a tent outside. Tell your kids stories under the stars or do some star gazing for a memorable summer night.


Plant a Garden or Paint Rocks

Summers allow for some fun outdoor time. While it may be difficult to enjoy outdoors under the scorching sun, the early mornings and evenings are great to spend out of home. This summer season plant a garden in your backyard or in your front lawn. If you have more than one kid, then get different plants or different colors for flower plants. Each child gets to take care of one plant and then compete on whose plants gives most flowers and looks the best.


Alternatively, bring some rocks for your lawn and get the little ones to paint them as they please. Allow them to put their creativity and love for colors to use and get a delightful addition to your house.

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