We’re right in the middle of summer, and some kids might be
getting a bit bored. Or are you just looking for something more creative to do
that your kids will be talking about for ages? We’ve compiled a list of ten
creative activities you can do this summer that kids will love.
1.
Put some time and energy into creating a box
house with your kids. You can make all different sizes, and this house can be
as easy or complex as you want. For the youngest kids, all you need is a large
appliance box and a box cutter to make some windows and a door. If you want
something bigger, you can make the frame and roof of the house with multiple
boxes. Kids can help make it too! Let them draw where they want windows and
doors, color on details such as window sills and curtains, and more!
2.
Be prepared for summer storms with a rainy day box.
It’s really simple! Just fill a box with indoor things for rainy days. This way
kids won’t default to watching TV shows and movies for the whole day. Great
items to go into this box are board games, coloring books, craft kits, books,
and more. Update the box after every rainy day with new items.
3.
Plenty of kids run a lemonade stand in summer.
Why not try something different, such as a bake stand? Kids can bake a small
variety of treats such as cupcakes and cookies, then set up a stand. They can
even offer lemonade as well! This makes the stand a multiple day activity, with
all of the baking.
4.
Another fun idea that really utilizes kid’s creativity
is to have them roleplay. Most kids engage in roleplay activities with items
such as play kitchens, but push it further. Make the roleplay fresh. Have kids
do a super hero plot, with someone as the hero, villain, and victim! Kids can
dress up, use household items as props, or even make props for the occasion.
Some other creative options include witches/wizards, western, and medieval
times!
5.
Make a nature scavenger hunt for your kids. All
you have to do is type up some items then take your kids outside or to the park
to find everything. Need some examples of things to have kids hunt for? Send
them searching for items such as sticks, multiple types of leaves, something
green, different sized rocks, and more!
6.
Help your kids create something magical by
working on a fairy garden together. This project will likely take you a few
days and requires some planning. First you’ll need to find the right section of
yard or container for your garden. Next you will have to get ideas for the
garden so you can gather supplies. What does your kid want? A pond? A cave?
Once you gather the materials, all that’s left to do is put it all together. If
you want a detailed tutorial there’s tons of them online.
7.
Create a water park in your backyard! Put
together different water activities. Set up the sprinkler, fill the baby pool, lay
out the slip n’ slide, as well as any additional things you can think of! You
could set up a water balloon and water gun stand, or make it like a real water park
with a section of lawn chairs for resting in the sun. If you want to get very
creative, you could even set up a snack station outside to serve as the food
court!
8.
Another great indoor activity is a themed movie
night. Choose one or two movies, both centered around a similar topic, and make
an event of it! For example, what if you choose two movies about magic? Make
some snacks such as wizard hat cupcakes, and have everyone make their own wands
to bring for the evening. What about a movie about animals? Have everyone wear
something with an animal on it, such as a T-shirt. Have a big container of
animal crackers for snacks. There’s tons of options with this one!
9.
Have fun with chalk in a new way! Are your kids
bored of chalk? Try to challenge them! Have them pick out an art piece they
like and print a picture of it. Your child can then try to re-create it in
chalk. This will be more difficult and will likely occupy kids for a while.
10.
Celebrate cooking in a new way with a mud
kitchen outside. Give your child several pots and pans, as well as some dishes
to play with. We recommend old ones you no longer plan to use. Then have kids
mix up their own “meals” using items from outside. Fill jars with dirt and
sand. If you have any empty spice containers, fill them with pebbles, small
sticks, and torn up leaves. Now kids can mix up “food” without using any actual
ingredients.
There you have it! These great ideas are sure to keep young
ones entertained. Give them a try next time your kids are looking for something
new to do.
