Summer is finally here. why not make this summer great by sharpening your children writing skills. To make this fun and interesting for children we have made 30-day summer writing challenge 2020. Each day brings a short writing activity that will keep your children into the loop of learning. Hand over a paper and pencil to your child and see their creative minds in action. By the end of the month, you will surely see a massive difference in their writing skills.

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Summer Writing Challenge 2020:

Use this lovely writing challenge to sharpen your children writing skills this summer.

Supplies needed:

1. Colour Printer
2. A4 paper
3. Summer Writing Challenge printout
4. A pen.

Instructions:

Simply click on the image of the summer writing challenge you are looking to print. Save the PDF file and print it.

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30 day Summer Writing Challenge 2020:

1. Write tips on how to keep yourself and others safe during COVID-19.
2. Write a poem about summer.
3. Write a book review of your favourite book.
4. Write a hilarious poem.
5. Write a new ending for the book you read today.
6. Write about your home learning experience.
7. Write a description of a garden using 5 senses.
8. Write about a new exotic fruit you tasted this summer.
9. Make a bucket list of things you want to do this summer.
10. Write about your favourite children’s book author.
11. Write about a favourite character you read in the book.
12. Write five interesting facts about summer.
13. Go for a nature walk. Write 5 sentences about it.
14. Write a list of instructions on how to wash your hands with soap and water.
15. Write about your favourite historical event.
16. Write about a magic lamp you found in the woods.
17. Write a shopping list for your parents.
18. Create a fact file of your favourite animal.
19. Write a scary story under the shade of a tree.
20. Write about the worst holiday of your life.
21. Write about your favourite water game or activity.
22. Make a sandwich. Write a list of instructions on how to do it.
23. Write about your favourite sport.
24. Write while sitting on a green grass in a park.
25. Write a letter to your friend or family.
26. Write swimming instructions for your younger sibling.
27. Write a recipe of your favourite dish.
28. Write what you miss the most this summer.
29. Write a mystery story.
30. Write about what you want to achieve in your new class.

Certificate of Achievement:

The certificate below is designed to reward students who have successfully completed the Summer Writing Challenge 2020.

Be a part of our other amazing challenges:

Summer Reading Bingo + Free Printable

30-Day Art/DT Challenge for kids – Activities

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Summer is finally here. It’s my most favourite time of the year with long days and plenty of sunshine to enjoy time with kids outdoor. Make children learn their environment around them with this fun activity that keeps their eyes peeled and brain active. 

While keeping the ongoing pandemic in mind, I have planned some lovely printable summer scavenger hunts that all the children can enjoy and have fun while out and about.  Children can either do them on their own or with their friends and family.

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10 Free summer scavenger hunt for kids:

Keep children busy and occupied this summer with plenty of fun. From the beach to the pool, forest to farm or car trip to senses you will find all the scavenger hunts that you need for your awesome summertime.

Supplies needed:

1. Colour Printer
2. A4 paper
3. Scavenger Hunt PDF file
4. A pen.

Instructions:

Simply click on the image of the scavenger hunt you are looking to print. Save the PDF file and print it. Hand over the printable to your child with a pencil and they are good to go hunting and exploring.

Alphabet Scavenger Hunt:

Help children learn their alphabets with this wonderful alphabet scavenger hunt. The children have to look around and find the objects given on the printable.

Senses Scavenger Hunt:

Print this fun summer senses scavenger hunt for your KS1 children and let them find different objects using their five senses.

Summer Scavenger Hunt:

Keep your kiddos moving and grooving with this lovely summer scavenger hunt.

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I always encourage and support my kids to write and highly recommend that you get your kids involved in this fabulous summer writing challenge and ask them to think freely and help them in arranging their thoughts.

This summer activity will help the children of all ages to learn more about themselves, and sometimes it also helps the parents to understand the feeling, likes and dislikes. Besides this, it’s the best creative approach to keep your child’s school skills sharp!

Related: Summer Reading Bingo + Free Printable

30 Day Summer Writing Challenge:

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The 30 days summer writing challenge include:

1. Make a bucket list of things you want to do this summer.
2. Write about the last week of school.
3. Write a poem about summer.
4. Write a book review of your favourite book
5. Write a hilarious poem.
6. Write a new ending for a book you read today.
7. Write your life story.
8. Write a description of a garden using five senses.
9. Write about a new exotic fruit you tasted this summer.
10. Write about your favourite children’s book author.
11.  Write about a favourite character you read in the book.
12. Write interesting facts about summer.
13. Go for a walk. Write five sentences about the walk you went on.
14. Write what you did on a rainy day.
15. Write about a picnic.
16. Write about a magic lamp you found in the woods.
17. Write a shopping list for your parents.
18. Write about the beach you went this summer.
19. Write a scary story.
20. Write about the worst holiday of your life. Explain why.
21. Write about your favourite water game or activity.
22. Write a summer song.
23. Write about your favourite sport.
24. Write under the stars.
25. Write a letter to your friend or family.
26. Write swimming instructions for your younger sibling.
27. Write a recipe of your favourite food.
28. Write in your playhouse
29. Write a mystery story.
30. Write about what you want to achieve in your new class.

Related: Fun Summer Holidays Spelling Activities for KS1 Kids

Certificate of Achievement:

The certificate below is designed to reward students who successfully complete the Summer Writing Challenge.

Which writing activity your child enjoyed the most? Let us in the comments below.

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Our Summer Reading Bingo will encourage students or your children to read every day. They will love finding different places to read and hopefully, grow to love books even more!

Related: 50 Fun Summer Activities for Kids 2019 + Free Planner

It’s packed of fun activities to keep kids start reading. At the end of the summer holidays when children will bring the finished challenge sheet you can award them with our fun Summer Achievement Certificate.

Summer Reading Bingo

The goal for your child or student is to finish the full sheet. As a parent, you can make it more fun by giving your children a reward each time they finish one task. The rewards can be extra screen time, a candy or playtime with their sibling.

Related: 30 Day Summer Writing Challenge

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Download the American English Version here

The 30 days summer reading bingo includes:

1. Read to your sibling
2. Read in bed
3. Read under a tree
4. Read in your pyjamas
5. Read a newspaper
6. Read a poem
7. Read in a tent
8. Read in a garden
9. Read a non-fiction book
10. Read a biography
11. Read a book of your favourite author
12. Read a scary story
13. Read by flashlight
14. Read by a pool
15. Read a joke book
16. Read a kid’s magazine
17. Read in your car
18. Read in a blanket
19. Read by a seaside
20. Read an eBook
21. Read a book in the library
22. Read for 30 minutes
23. Read about nature
24. Read under the stars
25. Read with a friend
26. Read with a grown up
27. Read a cookbook
28. Read in a playhouse
29. Read to a pet
30. Read a mystery

Certificate of achievement:

The certificate below is designed to reward students who has successfully completed the Summer Reading Bingo.

Related: Fun Summer Holidays Spelling Activities for KS1 Kids

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From horse riding to water games, kite flying to fishing we have got everything you need to keep young ones entertained while making wonderful memories. Keep reading the article and get ready to fill summer 2019 with plenty of new activities and skills.

Plus, we have made free weekly holiday planner that will make it even easier to plan summer activities for kids.

Related: Fun Summer Holidays Spelling Activities for KS1 Kids

50 Fun Summer Activities for Kids 2019

1. Meet a friend: Call your friend and plan a meetup either at your house or at a local park.
2. Arrange a garden party: Why not arrange a garden party and play some amazing fun games with your friends. Have a look at some fun outdoor games you can play in the garden.
3. Bake a cupcake with your mummy: Time to entertain little kiddos in the kitchen. Cupcake baking is a simple yet amazing fun activity that children enjoy. Have a look at this super simple cake baking recipe by BBCGoodfood. 
4. Visit a library: Visiting a library doesn’t mean you only have to read a book. Libraries host plenty of fun activities like story time, games club, rhymes songs, educational computer games and many more.  Find your local library at Gov.uk and check what they are offering this summer.
5. Go for a bike ride: Children love riding bikes so why not take them for a ride to your local park or outside your home. Riding bike is fast and fun, also its great physical activity and improves child fitness.
6. Have a picnic at your local park: Children love having a picnic. To make this more fun and interesting pack yummy healthy snacks and invite a friend over.
7. Plant a flower or vegetable: Brighten up your garden by planting beautiful flowers and vegetables this summer. Planting is a great activity to teach kids how the life cycle works.
8. Go for a horse ride: Make the most of summer by taking children for horse riding. Book today for a simple horse ride or a session of lessons at riding school near you.
9. Trip to a farm: Enjoy a fun packed day on a beautiful summer day. Visit a farm to see animals, pick fresh vegetables or fruits. It’s also an amazing activity to teach children about where their food comes from. Farms normally host lots of activities during summer time so check your local farm website to make most out of your day.
10. Go camping: Pack your sleeping bags! Go camping at a local campground and roast marshmallows while you tell stories to your children and sing campfire songs with them.
11. Visit a beach: Pack your picnic bag, get your shovel and spade, and head to a beach near you. Sit on the sand, make sand castles or even swim in the sea. Don’t forget your sunscreens.
12. Make a tent: Move your couches and put blankets and sheets on to make a tent. Read a book, eat a snack or play a game while relaxing in your own tent.
13. Fly a kite: Kite flying is a fun activity that every child enjoy regardless of their age. The thrill of watching their kite soar high in the sky makes it even more worthwhile.
14. Play mini golf: Mini golf is fun for the whole family. Have a look at your nearby mini golf centre and plan a day full of fun. It’s sure to be a great time everyone will enjoy!
15. Plan a Treasure hunt: Pack small treats or toys with plenty of clues around the garden with some over branches and few under the ground.
16. Make your own play dough: Rather than buying pots of playdough, making your own playdough is far cheaper. Playdough is a great hands-on activity that children enjoy. With this awesome recipe, you can make playdough in no time and it will last for more than 6 weeks.
17. Make your own DIY bird feeder: The bird feeder is an amazing of teaching children about different birds and nature. All you need is a toilet paper roll spread with peanut butter all rolled up in birds seeds, Volla! You have your very own bird feeder. Hang it on a tree branch and watch different bird enjoying their food.
18. Play DIY sponge ball bombs: DIY sponge ball bomb is a fun activity for a hot summer day. All you need is plenty of colourful sponges all soaked in waters. Kids will love soaking and tossing colourful sponge bombs for hours.
19. See a firework display: See the night sky light up with beautiful colours and interesting shapes. Fireworks are cherished by both kids and adults.
20. Learn swimming: Book free-swimming lessons at Swim Safe. let your child learn how to stay safe in and around open water.
21. Watch a movie: Let kids imagination run wild with awesome movies this summer. Take them to watch a movie at ODEAN, VUE or Cineworld with prices as low £2.49.
22. Play a board game: On a hot summer day look for something to play inside. Gather the family together around the kitchen table and play a few rounds of your favourite card game
23. Watch an amazing kids documentary: The documentary movies are fun and educational. Show kids how the world works or about animals with this amazing list of documentaries for kids. 
24. Do a fun science experiment: Kids love doing science experiments. Have a look at these amazing fun and simple science experiments and try one this summer.
25. Plan a water balloon fight: Fill a bunch of balloons with water, place them in a bucket, finally let the water fight begin.
26. Feed the ducks: Children love feeding ducks and watching them quacking while dipping their head in and out of water.  Take rice, corn, lettuce or grapes and head over to your local park to feed the hungry ducks
27. Go on a nature walk: Get your magnifying glass and head over to the local park. Watch how kids discover and inspect insects, leaves, rocks, dirt, grass, and more.
28. Visit a new park: Take children to a park where they have never been. Children love exploring new places. Also, have a look at the list of 15 UK national parks and plan a visit for breathtaking landscapes.
29. Blow bubbles: Blowing bubbles is kids all-time favourite. They love to blow, chase and pop bubbles. Make your own bubbles with washing liquid and water.
30. Go on a boat ride: Check your local parks or lakes that offer boat ride. Children love going on boats and exploring the area around them.
31. Take paddling pool out: On a hot day, take the paddling pool out. With water add bubbles, glitter and small toys to make it even more interesting.
32. Back garden obstacle course: Use noodles, chairs or even balloons to make an obstacle course for your children. To make it super cool turn on the sprinkler.
33. Make your own slime: Slime is a super fun activity to do at home and once you master how to make it there are thousands of different types slimes you can make. Why not try this simple slime recipe at home this summer.
34. Go fishing
35. Keep a summer journal: Keeping summer journal is an awesome way to keep kids writing during holidays time. It helps with their writing and keeps them busy. Let them record all the wonderful things they get up to in this wonderful summer journal.
36. Visit a local zoo: On a nice sunny day why not pack up the family in the car, and head on over to the zoo. Check your local zoo for other amazing activities for kids they are offering during summer time.
37. Paint or draw a picture: Get some inexpensive paint brushes and a big roll of paper. Let them paint or draw whatever they like.
38. Stargazing: Pick up blankets and lay outside with friends and family and enjoy stargazing. Looking at the stars when the sky is clear, is great fun. See if you can spot some connections or shapes in the sky.
39. Build a hedgehog home: Create a cosy home for a hedgehog with this amazing DIY project by Woodland Trust. 
40. Go bowling: Too hot to handle. Head over to the local bowling place. Eat, drink and bowl while making some wonderful memories.
41. Host a sleepover: Sleepover is the most exciting and fun thing we have done when we were kids. Plan one for your kids today. Make it more interesting by choosing a fun theme for your sleepover night like prince and princesses theme, jungle theme or pop star day.
42. Play dress up: Kids loves dressing up. Let your child use their own imagination to design their dress or even dress like their own favourite character.
43. Go hiking: Getting out as a family is very important, not only it has lots of health benefits but also helps children learn new things and broaden their horizon. Look for easy hiking trails at All Trails and off you go for a wonderful day.
44. Experience sunset: Either on the beach or any local place that has high grounds, let children experience the stunning colours of a sunset. Summer can’t get any beautiful than that.
45. Make fruit salad: Wash and cut some fruits to make a mouth-watering fruit salad. Remember to take extra care while using sharp knives and scissors.
46. Wash a car: Fill a bucket with water and soap. Give sponges to the kids and let them have fun while washing the car. It a fun-filled activity for children and you will get a sparkling clean car. Win-Win!
47. Have a BBQ at a park
48. Make your own ice cream: Why not make your own ice cream at home. This ice cream making is my kids favourite and its Best Buy by “Which?” Magazine.
49. Make your own video: Take an old camera and start shooting video. Make a video of your friends and family or even while visiting any place.
50. Play hide and seek: Rainy Day! Don’t worry, we got an idea for you. Hide and seek is fun and always hit among children.

So there you have it!

My full list of 50 fun summer activities for kids 2019. Hopefully, you’ve found some activities on this list that sounds interesting. Let me know if you try any of them.

What are your favourite summer activities for kids? Let us know in the comments box below and we can add them on this list.

Free summer holiday planner:

15 Things I want to do this Summer

Use our fun and colourful summer activity planning sheet to let kids write their plans for the summer holidays.

My Summer Vacations Plans

Let your little one think and write something that they would love to do this summer. it is a wonderful activity for little brains. Once done help stick in up on the fridge and start ticking the activities as you go.

Week Summer Holiday Planner

Download our useful summer holiday planner (Mon-Sat) that will help you assign chores to kids and plan activities on a weekly basis.  Print now and plan your holidays beforehand.

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Listed below are some amazing outdoor activities for kids, they will surely love. Play them in your backyard, in a park or on the beach and make tons of fun. Some of these games are old classic games and some are given a twist to make them more interesting for your child.

Here are 10 fun outdoor games for kids to play this summer:

1. Three-legged Races

Relish the sunshine and play something as a family while teaching children teamwork and problem-solving. Try the classic three-legged games using an old stocking tied on one child leg and one adult or parent leg. They need to run the finish line as fast as they can.

Why not try this fun game in different variations. Try to go blindfolded, make an obstacle course to add extra challenge or run this game backwards.

Image: Wikimedia

2. Sack race

Sack race has been the most favourite all-time classic game that has been around forever. Get children into the sacks or pillow covers, they must jump to the finish line.

Try adding water sprinkler as an obstacle course to make the game more interesting and fun for children.

Image: Flicker by andrechinn

3. Surprise egg and spoon race.

Get children into the racing spirit with this super fun balancing game. Your kids will surely love our new egg and spoon race with a twist. Instead of normal egg try using surprise egg and watch the excitement and happiness on children face when they crack open their surprise eggs.

Image: Flicker by Pedro Reyna

4. Water Balloon Dodgeball

Dodgeball is a very classic game where two teams try to hit their opponents with the ball without being hit themselves. Water balloon dodgeball is a game with a twist, you are going to use water balloons instead of a traditional dodgeball.

5. Egg tossing

Egg tossing is a traditional game that you might have played at some point in your life. Let child find a partner, and give each pair an egg. The game begins with both teams standing at equal distance. One person tosses the egg to their teammate. As the game proceeds the children move one step back at each successful catch until the egg fall down and break. The team who is left with egg won.

For young children who are not good at catching or throwing try using surprise eggs or even water balloons.

Image: Ourpasttimes

6. Water slide

This a fabulous game for loads of fun on a hot sunny day. Lay a sheet of polythene on a slope in your backyard. Put dishwashing liquid and turn the hose on from the top side. Watch the kids slide and have hours of fun.

7. Tug of War

Another idea for a big group, you can encourage teams to work together by having a good old-fashioned tug of war.

8. What’s The Time, Mr Wolf?

A superb game in which you take smaller steps towards the wolf, your children are sure to love running around the garden as the wolf chases them.

9. Sardines

In this twist of hide-and-seek, only one person hides. Everyone who finds them must join them in their hiding spot until there is only one person left.

10. Jump-Rope.

Skipping and jumping the rope is much more than a game. It’s wonderful exercise and improves kids coordination. There are many variation and game children can play.

Our top favourite for a sunny day is Jump rope water splash. Each child is given a plastic cup full of water. One at a time the children jump into the spinning jump rope, trying not to spill any of their water. The child who has most water left won the game.

For older children, add challenge and try using Double Dutch. Two turners swing the ropes in opposite directions, while a jumper tries to hop in between them. Jump rope games are no doubt the most awesome outdoor games for kids.

Image: Pinterest by Parents.com

11. Kick The Can

Kick The Can is a classic game you may have played as a child, and you can pass this game of hiding, guarding and kicking the can onto your children. In this game, one child guards the can while others try to kick the can over before being tagged.

12. Freeze Tag / Disney Tag

Freeze Tag is a variation of the game called “It Tag”. In this game, if a person who is “it” tags you, then you have to freeze(not move) and stay frozen until another player untags you.

Another fun variation of this game for younger kids is Disney tag when a person who is about to get tagged can call out a name of Disney character to prevent being frozen.

13. Rounders

Rounders is a fast-moving bat-and-ball game that promotes teamwork. All you need is a tennis ball, a bat and five items to mark five bases.

Players score points by running around the five bases.

14. Boules

If you are looking for something a little less crazy, consider a game of boules. In boules, you are throwing the larger balls at the smaller target ball. This game is Ideal for helping children to develop their hand-eye coordination and social skills

15. KickBall Croquet

You can also play a game of croquet, which is when you attempt to hit coloured balls through hoops using a mallet. You can play this classic game using some old pool noodles and make your own kickball croquet obstacle course for tons of fun for kids.

Image: Inner Child Fun

There is nothing like getting outside to enjoy the warm weather, and your family is sure to enjoy these fun outdoor games for kids in the summer. Comment below and let us know which are your favourite outdoor games for kids.

To make your summer holidays fun and enjoyable, have a look at our 50 indoor and outdoor activities for kids that will keep them entertained. Download the free Summer Activity List by clicking here.

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To help you achieve this, I have created some wonderful spelling activities for children that will be fun and engaging all summer long. Help your children horn in their summer vocabulary and spelling with these colourful sheets with the beautiful illustration that will surely keep your little one hooked. These differentiated sheets will provide an abundance of practice.

The activities range from scramble words, find missing words and many more.

Also, check: 50 Exciting summer holiday activities 2018 + (free holiday planner)

Fun Summer Holidays Spelling Activities:

Summer Spelling: Beginning Sounds Worksheet 1

Each picture is missing the first letter of the word. The children need to look at the picture and sound the beginning letter of the word. Recognising and blending sounds and phonics helps children achieve better reading skills, along with huge improvement in their spellings skills.

Summer Spelling: Beginning Sounds worksheet 2

Each picture is missing the first letter of the word. The children need to look at the picture and sound the beginning letter of the word. Recognising and blending sounds and phonics helps children achieve better reading skills, along with huge improvement in their spellings skills.

Summer Spelling: Missing Letters Worksheet 1

Help your children excel in their spellings with this wonderful summer words spellings sheet. The children need to look at the picture and write the missing letters to complete the word. Your child will get good practice of spellings and also learn new vocabulary.  Help your children fly high in their oral and reading skills.

Summer Spelling: Missing Letters Worksheet 2

Help your children excel in their spellings with this wonderful summer words spellings sheet. The children need to look at the picture and write the missing letters to complete the word. Your child will get good practice of spellings and also learn new vocabulary.  Help your children fly high in their oral and reading skills.

Summer Spelling: Unscramble Words Worksheet

Challenge young minds with these summer word scramble. These scrambles are a great way to test their spellings knowledge and how well they know their sounds.

Summer Spelling: Compound words Worksheet 1

Let your little one practice their compounds words by joining two words together and then matching it with the correct picture. This activity builds their vocabulary and strengthens their spellings and reading skills.

Summer Spelling: Compound Words Worksheet 2

Let your little one practice their compounds words by joining two words together and then matching it with the correct picture. This activity builds their vocabulary and strengthens their spellings and reading skills.

Summer Spelling: Clothing Worksheet

Children need to join the picture with the correct word. This activity will enhance their reading skills and vocabulary thus making improvement in their spellings skills.

Summer Clothing: Find the correct clothing Worksheet

Children need to find and colour the suitable clothing for the summer season.

Spelling Books I highly recommend:

Vocabulary Books and flashcards:

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To make your summer holidays fun and enjoyable, have a look at our 50 indoor and outdoor activities for kids that will keep them entertained. Download free Summer Activity List by clicking here. Am I missing something? Let me know in the comments below.

Also, check: Fun Summer Holidays Spelling Activities for KS1 Kids

50 Fun Summer Holidays Activities:

1. Go for fruit and vegetable picking: The season for strawberries, raspberries and gooseberries and cherries are finally here. Visit a local farm to enjoy some fresh fruits and vegetables.

2. Visit your local library: Visit your favourite library to read a new and exciting book. Also, During summer holidays libraries run many free activities. Book your favourite activities quickly as they get fully booked very quickly.

3. Visit a museum: Museums host plenty of free activities in the summer holidays. Visit the museum website before the visit to take advantage of all the wonderful things it offers.

4. See a firework display: See the night sky light up with beautiful colours and interesting shapes. Fireworks are cherished by both kids and adults.

5. Decorate back garden with chalk: Get your big colourful chalks and start drawing.

6. Learn swimming: Book free swimming lessons at Swim Safe. let your child learn how to stay safe in and around open water.

7. Watch a movie: Kids will never get bored with big screens. Take them to watch a movie at ODEAN, VUE or Cineworld with prices as low £2.49

8. Blow bubbles: Kids just love bubbles. They love to blow them, they love to chase bubbles and even love to pop them. Why not make your own bubbles with washing up liquid? Start blowing…

9. Fly a kite: Make your own or buy a kite and enjoy kite flying at your local park.

10. Go camping: Pack your sleeping bag, marshmallows and go camping. For younger kids, you can do this in the back garden

11. Ride a bike: Riding a bike is a good exercise with the abundance of fun. take your little one out and help them learn to ride a bike.

12. Read a book to your sibling: Head over a silent corner in the house and read your favourite book to your younger sibling.

13. Stargaze at night: Invite friends and family and enjoy stargazing. Looking at the stars when the sky is clear, is great fun. See if you can spot some connections or shapes in the sky.

14. Host a food party: Plan a BBQ or a healthy eating food party at home for your friends.

15. Enjoy a wet play: Make your garden a fun water park with a sprinkler or go to a  water park

16. Play a board game: Play monopoly, scrabble or any other board game with your friends or siblings.

17. Visit a new park: Kids get bored visiting the same park over and over again. Take them to a new park, let them burn their energy while socializing with new people.

18. Grow flowers and vegetables: Growing flowers or other plants is a great way of teaching your kids how to take care of plants. The kids will feel wonderful when they will see their first flower bloom.

19. Cook something for your family and friends

20. Do a fun science experiment: Let the kids do a simple science experiment. Make science fun with these wonderful science experiments.

21. Go fishing

22. Go for minibeast adventure: Give your little one’s magnifying glass and let them find bugs around your garden or local park.

23. Write a dairy: Start writing a daily diary entry, store your beautiful summer moments to cherish them again and again.

24. Build something new with your Lego blocks: Get creative! build something new and exciting with your lego blocks.

25. Play with playdough, clay or slime: Make your own play dough or slime. Its great way to teach kids measuring and reading scales, afterwards kids and enjoy playing with them.

26. Start your summer journal:

27. Play mini golf: Take children on an adventure with a bite, challenge them to survive multiple holes. Give them a day like no other!

28. Feed a bird or squirrel: Get bread or nuts and feed the birds and squirrels. Experience how

28. Make music with your own instruments: Grab boxes, spoons and plates and start making your own music or even host your own concert outside in the garden.

30. Solve a riddle: Grab riddle book or write your own riddle for your friends. It’s a wonderful brain game.

31. Take part in summer reading challenge: Reading is a great way to keep children challenged throughout summer. Summer reading challenge runs every year. Children need to register at their local library and finish 6 books to complete the challenge. The children will get rewards along the way.

32. Take part in young writers competition: Have a look at new competitions at the young writer’s competition. Let kids participate in competitions and win cool prizes.

33. Paint your flower pot: Give children chance to paint their own flower pots with the colours they like.

34. Make your own lava lamp: Another simple science experiment that will love is making a lava lamp. Follow these steps to make your own beautiful lava lamp.

35. Write a letter to your friend with invisible ink: Children will love this experiment. Ask them to write a letter to your friend with lemon juice to make an invisible letter.

36. Host a sleepover: Invite your friends over to have a sleepover. Grab your board games and have fun with your friends.

37. Play hide and seek: Hide and seek is definitely great entertainment for children. Close your curtains, drop your blinds and enjoy dark hide and seek.

38. Build a fort with a large cardboard: Get a large cardboard from Sainsbury or Tesco for free. Start a fort project with cutting and painting your very own fort.

39. Have water balloon fight: Get ready with your water balloons for a  fun water fight. kids love playing with water in such scorching hot days.

40. Visit a zoo: Visit a zoo and learn about different animals, ocean species and bird. Many zoos have activities planned so make sure you check their website or inquire at the information desk.

41. Visit an aquarium

42. Feed ducks at the pond: Pick up a bread a head over the pond. see the ducks coming and enjoy picking small chunks.

43. Spend a day exploring the national park: The UK has 15 beautiful national parks. Support your nearby national park by visiting them this summer.

44. Play hopscotch: Get your chalks handy, build your hopscotch and start playing…

45. Build a sandcastle at the beach: Get your pail and shovel and head over to a beach nearby. Kids just love making sandcastles and smashing them with a bang.

46. Go for hiking: Find a place that offers easy hiking for children. Take your kids weekly and boost their confidence. Look at your local parks and trials to see which suits you most.

47. Start summer holiday scrapbook: Youngers kids love making their scrapbooks

48. Send a postcard: Make a postcard for your friends or family

49. Make a den: Bring your couches close, grab a blanket and make an indoor den. Read a book or play a board game with your friends in your wonderful indoor den.

50. Climb a tree

Free summer holiday planner

15 Things I want to do this Summer

Use our fun and colourful summer activity planning sheet to let kids write their plans for the summer holidays.

My Summer Vacations Plans

Let your little one think and write something that they would love to do this summer. it is a wonderful activity for little brains. Once done help stick in up on the fridge and start ticking the activities as you go.

Week Summer Holiday Planner

Download our useful summer holiday planner (Mon-Sat) that will help you assign chores to kids and plan activities on weekly basis.  Print now and plan your holidays beforehand.

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