While summer is the perfect time to rest and take a break from school books, it's also a great opportunity for kids to learn new things, discover new interests and hobbies and enhance their skills. But one thing's for sure - summer time should always be fun and memorable so that when kids look back, all they can think of doing is smile, think about their happy summer memories and just move forward to the brand new school year.
Let these suggestions fill up your kids' summer days with fun and excitement! And if you have other ideas, please do share them with us in the comments section below!
Let these suggestions fill up your kids' summer days with fun and excitement! And if you have other ideas, please do share them with us in the comments section below!
Bring them to an organic farm
Research by Kingston University in London shows that bringing kids to farms are important in challenging ignorance and common misconceptions about farming. Since kids (and parents alike) can talk with farmers, it can address some basic gaps in farming knowledge and at the same time teach kids the value of farming in their lives and the essence of eating healthy. Hopefully, it can also inspire them to think of ideas on how they can contribute to food production in their own little ways.
Research by Kingston University in London shows that bringing kids to farms are important in challenging ignorance and common misconceptions about farming. Since kids (and parents alike) can talk with farmers, it can address some basic gaps in farming knowledge and at the same time teach kids the value of farming in their lives and the essence of eating healthy. Hopefully, it can also inspire them to think of ideas on how they can contribute to food production in their own little ways.
You might be surprised to know that there are small organic farms tended to by your neighbors in your village. Take the kids there or if there is none, there is the Costales Farm in Majayjay, Laguna and Kahariam Farms in Batangas.
Swing in a hammock
With temperatures sky rocketing to 38 degrees, you definitely need to think of ways to keep kids cool and refreshed without breaking the bank. In your backyard, build a hammock where you and your little one can rest during the afternoon and simply let the day pass by.
Snuggle closely and look at the skies, build up their imagination and ask them for the formations they see. You can also bring out a book too so you can read to each other. And for good measure, bring out a pillow just in case the cool breeze outdoors lulls you and your little one to sleep.
With temperatures sky rocketing to 38 degrees, you definitely need to think of ways to keep kids cool and refreshed without breaking the bank. In your backyard, build a hammock where you and your little one can rest during the afternoon and simply let the day pass by.
Snuggle closely and look at the skies, build up their imagination and ask them for the formations they see. You can also bring out a book too so you can read to each other. And for good measure, bring out a pillow just in case the cool breeze outdoors lulls you and your little one to sleep.
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You can watch this video on how to build your own hammock or simply buy one from a hardware store near you.
Organize play dates
Fellow parents need to help out one another; especially during the summer when kids are looking forward to spend time with their friends. Bring out the toys and organize afternoon play dates.
If you're looking for some creative ideas on what the kids can do, we organize Play Date Art Classes where kids can have fun doing arts and crafts projects. We just need a minimum of 20 kids in attendance to host it for you.
Fellow parents need to help out one another; especially during the summer when kids are looking forward to spend time with their friends. Bring out the toys and organize afternoon play dates.
If you're looking for some creative ideas on what the kids can do, we organize Play Date Art Classes where kids can have fun doing arts and crafts projects. We just need a minimum of 20 kids in attendance to host it for you.
Aside from arts and crafts, afternoon play dates can also be about baking cookies. There are tons of easy recipes online with majority of ingredients easy to source from supermarkets. Baking fosters kids' math and counting skills. Aside from baking, there are also kits that you can buy where kids can make soaps and colognes. Make them feel like young scientists for a day concocting their own soaps and scents.
Arrange movie marathons
This is a great idea for family movie nights during the weekends, but still a perfect activity the kids can look forward to during the day. Ask your kids what three movie titles they want to watch. Of course, don't forget to inspect the plot and language of the movie. Parental approval is essential and should not be pushed aside.
This is a great idea for family movie nights during the weekends, but still a perfect activity the kids can look forward to during the day. Ask your kids what three movie titles they want to watch. Of course, don't forget to inspect the plot and language of the movie. Parental approval is essential and should not be pushed aside.
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Like an extension to your kids' play dates at home, they can have a movie marathon with their friends after they are finished with their arts and crafts parties. Prepare some snacks for them too for a complete movie house experience at home!
Explore the great outdoors
This is a fantastic way to spend time with the kids too! Go biking every Saturday morning around the village, play basketball in the community court or explore popular outdoor activities together such as trekking and hiking. There are safe and kid-approved mountain trails that you can try. Get the right gear on and explore the outdoors. And who knows - this might be the start of a hobby or interest that will keep your kids inspired until they get older.
This is a fantastic way to spend time with the kids too! Go biking every Saturday morning around the village, play basketball in the community court or explore popular outdoor activities together such as trekking and hiking. There are safe and kid-approved mountain trails that you can try. Get the right gear on and explore the outdoors. And who knows - this might be the start of a hobby or interest that will keep your kids inspired until they get older.
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If your kids are not into outdoor sports, there are fun art classes they can attend for a colorful and lively summer to remember. We are still accepting students for our second batch of students for our Summer Art Classes 2016.
Second batch of summer art classes will be April 25. The fee is still PHP 8,500 inclusive of all art materials. An art exhibit will also follow as the culminating activity. For inquiries, please do send us a message here or on our Facebook page. You may also get in touch with Teacher Aubrey directly at 09178784766, 09155948191 or 7886766. See you all very soon at our studios!
Second batch of summer art classes will be April 25. The fee is still PHP 8,500 inclusive of all art materials. An art exhibit will also follow as the culminating activity. For inquiries, please do send us a message here or on our Facebook page. You may also get in touch with Teacher Aubrey directly at 09178784766, 09155948191 or 7886766. See you all very soon at our studios!
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