Fun Challenges for Summer

I potentially have a long summer holidays ahead of me because I have a big University project to do that starts tomorrow, so keeping three children entertained while I try and work isn’t going to be easy at all, but I do have some tricks up my sleeve to keep the kids busy and happy.

The drawing challenge

My daughters and I have decided to do a drawing challenge where each day we spend some time drawing a picture and then stick it in a scrapbook. i’m really looking forward to seeing how all our drawing skills improve over the holidays.

Play an instrument

I am trying to teach my 9 year old the piano, he’s working his way through a beginner book practising one song a day. I am hoping by the end of the holidays he’ll be able to play something he enjoys and feel like he has learned a new skill.

If you don’t have an instrument you could always making a shoebox guitar, tin can drums or recorders are nice and cheap.

Science challenges

I’m also sharing some fun summer science challenges over on Science Sparks, some do need parental help, but others should be perfect to keep older children entertained for a while.

To keep your children active at home during the holidays, it’s essential to incorporate educational activities alongside the fun. One effective approach is exploring ways to prevent summer learning loss. This can include setting up a dedicated reading corner, engaging in educational games, or even implementing a daily learning hour where children can focus on subjects they enjoy or need improvement in. These strategies help ensure that children remain intellectually stimulated and retain their academic skills while still having a fantastic holiday.

Learn some magic tricks

My 9 year old loves  Marvins big Box of Tricks the problem is when his sisters realise how they work and tell everyone while he’s doing the trick!

Get outdoors

Try making a den for a fairy, weaving with sticks, making leaf people and lots more with these stick and leaf craft ideas.

Summer challenges

I love, love, love ALL these summer challenge ideas too, especially the Junior Bake Off idea! How much fun would that be?

Make an obstacle course

My children love to make an obstacle course using hula hoops to jump through, over of pass over their heads, hours of fun for little cost and exercise too!

Draw around shadows

Another fun activity is drawing around shadows, these could be a friend’s shadow, an object or a complete guess as to what a shadow would look like!

Make some big bubbles

Try making your own bubble mix and then put someone inside a bubble!

How do you keep your children busy in the holidays?

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