Summer brings unbearable heat, making it impossible for the children to play outside. But children are very active, and they do not like to sit quietly at home. They always want to do some interesting, engaging, and entertaining activities after their study hours. Here are a few pocket-friendly summer activities that will keep your child engaged and also let them have fun while learning something new.
Homemade playdough
Children are always eager to explore something new with their playthings. They try to break, tear and crush things to give them a new shape. Much ready-made clay is available in the market, but it is better to use homemade clay. You need to buy only a few things to make homemade clay-Flour, salt, and food colors. Your child will be very attracted to it and can mould it to give various shapes. If they accidentally swallow it, it will not harm them as they are made from edible products.
Drawing and Painting
Painting is an activity that continuously grabs children’s attention. It increases their creative thinking. Painting is actually the presentation of the mind’s thinking on a surface. It helps children understand the colours, effects of colour mixing, and others.
Origami and Craft Making
Origami simply means the art of creating new shapes and figures by folding paper. Craft making includes all types of skillful activities such as carving, weaving, pottery, and others. These things not only improve a handful of skills but also enhance the children’s creativity.
Gardening
Gardening gives a beautiful experience to your child. It will help your child to make a bond with nature and learn valuable lessons. In fact, they can understand the importance of planting trees. Your child can also help you water the plants, dig holes to grow the seed, and pluck the flowers that bloom.
Play musical instruments
Children love the sound, especially loud ones. Give your child a play piano which is a toy version of an actual piano. You can even give any real musical instrument to play with. In addition to having fun, your child can start understanding rhythm and beats and also start making musical notes. Music not only helps to make cognitive development but also boosts memory.
Connect the dot
Take paper and pen, draw some dots in the form of shapes, numbers, or alphabets, and ask your child to connect them by drawing lines.
Sudoku
Every day bring a newspaper that contains Sudoku or crosswords to solve. This will increase their memory power and problem-solving skills.
Cooking
While you are cooking, engage your child in it. This is a very fun activity for your child. It not only has a practical purpose but also helps your child to make their favourite dish.
