HOW TO KEEP YOUR KIDS BUSY DURING SUMMER
The summer is something school kids of all ages look forward to. Though, as a parent, it can
be a bit of a sticky situation. You want your kids to have a break and have fun, but then you
are faced with the dilemma of keeping them busy and out of trouble all summer long. If you
plan out on a calendar an activity for each day, it will give the kids something to look forward
to and will give them a way to be stimulated both physically and mentally over their school
vacation. Having a plan for the summer months will make the break easier on the entire
family. Kids who have plenty of fun options have a tendency to be happier children, which
will help families avoid squabbles and fights. This article will offer a variety of ideas to keep
your kids busy during summer.
Below are few things you can do to keep kids busy during summer:
1. Assign them chores. One way to keep kids busy during the summer is to allow them
plenty of time to hang out and play with friends, but make it conditional on whether or not
their chores are done. It is always a good idea to give kids chore lists in the summer to
prevent them from getting too lazy, and to remind them that it is not all fun and games. Kids
need to remember that they are part of a family, and have a role to play, and thus, when not
busy with homework and classes, they can contribute more to keeping the home running
and in working order. Mowing lawns, cleaning bathrooms, and taking out the garbage are all
great summer chore list items.
2. Have them learning. An excellent way to keep kids busy in the summer is to keep them
learning. One of the things that many teachers complain about is how much the students
need to catch up once they come back to school again. One of the best ways to keep them
stimulated and involved intellectually is to create a chart that requires a small amount of
reading and math facts for them to do daily. You can get whatever books they are excited to
read at your local library. The more they are interested in the book, the more likely they will
be excited to do a few minutes of reading every day. You can buy a grade level appropriate
workbook of math facts and have your child do a page each day to keep their skills sharp
throughout the summer. It is best to do these things at the same time every day to form a
pattern that they expect. Kids love learning, so make it fun and they will stay busy, while their
minds stay active.
3. Design activities and outings. One way to keep kids busy in the summer is to plan
scheduled events and outings. Look at what your local area has to offer, and plan something
weekly that you can go and do together. Whether it is visiting wildlife preserves, or national
parks, checking out some great shopping or visiting amusements and attractions, going to
the local pool for swimming lessons or taking a bike ride around the neighbourhood, all these
are great ways to have fun and stay busy. Consider passes to things like water and
amusement parks, that way your child always has an option for something to do during the
summer days.
4. Enroll them in camps, clubs, classes, programs, etc. Most communities have centers
or recreation centers, YMCAs etc. with sports camps, clubs, crafting, classes and more to
offer. Look into it and let them get involved in things they are interested in. If you have a
family vacation planned, prepare the kids for where they are going and make it educational
too. Teach them about some interesting facts about the vacation spot and have them keep a
trip journal. Traveling is one of the best learning experiences for both children and adults.
Cooking is another fun thing to do in the summer. Try making homemade ice cream or
popsicles for a yummy summer treat. Cooking is great because math is used as well as
creativity.
5. Have them get a job. A part-time job for kids that are old enough is a fantastic way to
keep kids busy in the summer. It lets them earn some pocket money while teaching them
some responsibility and helping them gain valuable life skills such as working for and with
other people. It also helps you avoid things like your kid sleeping until noon each day. If they
have to get up for work, that becomes a non-issue.
Hopefully these suggestions can help your kids avoid summer boredom. Now go and start having fun!
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