{"id":13298,"date":"2024-05-13T13:50:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T17:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/?post_type=canadian_english&#038;p=13298"},"modified":"2024-05-13T13:50:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T17:50:15","slug":"10-creative-activities-to-keep-your-kids-entertained-over-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"canadian_english","link":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/canadian_english\/10-creative-activities-to-keep-your-kids-entertained-over-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"10 CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO KEEP YOUR KIDS ENTERTAINED OVER THE SUMMER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you\u2019re enjoying the summer weather and longer days, you may find yourself searching for new ideas to keep your kids entertained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are 10 creative activities to keep your kids entertained over the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Neighborhood Nature Walk<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go on a scavenger hunt with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Scavenger-hunt_GreenVersion.jpg\" aria-label=\"Kumon\u00e2\u0080\u0099s Neighborhood Nature Walk\">Kumon\u2019s Neighborhood Nature Walk<\/a>. If you prefer to stay home, you can also play a game of I Spy! Look for details around your home such as, \u201cI spy something that\u2019s the color red,\u201d and try to see if your child can locate that item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Go on a Local Adventure<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zoos, historical landmarks, and museums are a great way to explore the natural world, learn about history and discover new interests. If time, distance or other obstacles make visiting such attractions difficult, many of these types of places have developed created alternatives to allow children to take virtual field trips and venture to destinations all around the world.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Summer Reading<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The magical thing about books is that they can make our imaginations soar by whisking us off to faraway lands or transporting us back into history. They can also spark new interests. Designate a cozy nook for your children where they can relax and get lost in a book. Try a hammock in the backyard or build your own reading fort with blankets and pillows. Read the same books as your kids! Tackling the same reading list as your children can be your own form of a book club. Engaging in thoughtful discussions will further develop their insight and critical reading skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer is a great time to enroll kids in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/ca-en\/reading-program%22%20HYPERLINK%20%22https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/reading-program\" aria-label=\"Kumon Reading Program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kumon Reading Program<\/a>&nbsp;because the daily nature of the Kumon Method means learning won\u2019t be disrupted and the short daily assignments make finding the time manageable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Plant a Seed<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are lots of outdoor project opportunities for you and your little one. Planting a garden or a tree right in your backyard. Planting flowers or other plants in a pot or planter. Some municipalities even have community garden spaces available. Your children will love reaping the benefits of their hard work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. A Night Under the Stars<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plan a family campout in the backyard or an evening trip to the park to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/how-to-teach-your-kids-about-the-stars-this-summer\/\" aria-label=\"stargaze\">stargaze<\/a>. This is a fun way to learn the name of the constellations, which may even spark an interest in space exploration and Greek mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Family Game Night<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family game night is a great time to put problem-solving skills to the test with fun games and puzzles like Scrabble, Sudoku, and word searches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Creative Writing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have your child tap into their imagination and write a creative story or even keep a journal. This is a fun way to strengthen motor skills and build critical writing skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Picnic<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whipping up a delicious recipe with your child can be a fun way to incorporate math, reading, and following directions. Pack your meal in a basket, lay down a blanket in the backyard or a local park, and enjoy a family picnic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Take a Hike<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take advantage of the beautiful weather and get outside! Research local trails in your area and explore nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Outdoor Movie Night<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring the movie theater to your home by setting up a projector and screen outside. Prepare popcorn and snacks and gather around to watch a newly released movie with the family. Or some communities have public outdoor movie events during the summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover even more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/\" aria-label=\"study tips and resources\">study tips and resources<\/a>\u00a0that can help advance your children\u2019s ability in math and reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\nAs you\u2019re enjoying the summer weather and longer days, you may find yourself searching for new ideas to keep your kids entertained.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 10 creative activities to keep your kids entertained over the summer.<\/p>\n<p>1. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":13299,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","subjects":[],"class_list":["post-13298","canadian_english","type-canadian_english","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>10 CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO KEEP YOUR KIDS ENTERTAINED OVER THE SUMMER - Student Resources<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/canadian_english\/10-creative-activities-to-keep-your-kids-entertained-over-the-summer\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"10 CREATIVE ACTIVITIES TO KEEP YOUR KIDS ENTERTAINED OVER THE SUMMER - Student Resources\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"As you\u2019re enjoying the summer weather and longer days, you may find yourself searching for new ideas to keep your kids entertained.    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