We’ve been waiting for this summer for so long! And so it came – even in St. Petersburg, at last, +20. I really want to catch this unstable heat, so that later to tell everyone (and show) that you personally had a summer!
1. Admire nature.
While walking, pay your child’s attention to plants, insects, birds and animals. Tell us some interesting things about them. For example, count the number of rings on a stump, explain that how many rings, how many years this tree was. There is another interesting feature: thin rings speak of bad years – cold and dry, and wider rings – of favorable, that is, warm, with enough rain.
2. Create this summer’s photo collage.
Invite your child to photograph this summer: interesting moments, funny incidents, nature views, etc. It will be even more interesting if he writes explanations-notes to these photos. And at the end of summer, create a collage together and hang in the child’s room. So the memories of this summer will definitely stay with you.
3. Teach your child the yard games of your childhood.
Outdoor games are now a rarity. Teach your child and his friends to play tag, Cossack-robbers, and remind the girls of the good old game – jumping rubber bands. Such outdoor games are suitable for children of almost all ages, well, the benefits from them are enormous – both physically and in terms of the child’s socialization in a team.
4. Fly the kite.
Entertainment from our childhood will conquer modern children as well. Ideally, you don’t know how to make a snake independently, it’s okay, and a purchased one will bring a lot of joy.
5. Go hiking.
Such a trip to nature will be an exciting adventure. Set up a tent, bake potatoes in the coals, and be sure to sing songs by the fire. Even if you do not dare to stay there with an overnight stay, a day spent in nature in this way will remain in the memory of the child for a long time.
6. Make a sundial.
Take a disposable plate, draw a dial with a marker (you need to divide the plate into 24 sectors, not 12, as in a mechanical watch). Make a hole in the center and insert a stick or pencil into it. At exactly noon, set the clock so that the shadow of the pencil falls on the number 12, and watch how the shadow moves in accordance with the time of day.
7. Play pirates.
Draw a map with secrets and puzzles, hide the “swarms” in the territory where the game will take place (playground, park, summer cottage). Such searches will surely delight children. Then, in addition, you can also arrange a pirate feast.
8. Admire the starry sky.
Even just a late walk will already cause a lot of joy in the child. Everything seems mysterious and exciting in the dark. Marvel at the starry sky, find the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor. Tell the children fairy tales, legends, and maybe even scary stories. Shine a flashlight on the wall and play shadow theater.
9. Have a themed holiday.
It can be any holiday: Ice Cream Day, Neptune Day, foam party, etc. Together with the children, create costumes, contests, prepare a treat, turn on funny music and have fun from the heart.
10. Explore your hometown.
Try to become a tourist in your hometown. Walk around places of interest, visit remote corners, go to the local history museum. Something new and unknown can be found even in the most familiar place.
11. Build a hut.
If you have a summer cottage, you can’t do without a summer secret shelter. A hut made of branches, a tree house for older children, or just a construction of boxes, boards and branches – in any case, the child will be completely delighted.
12. Plant flowers.
This can be done both in the country and under the windows or on the balcony. It is best to choose fast-growing flowers so that the child does not have to wait long for the fruits of their labors.
13. Master the rollers (skate, bike or jumpers).
What else has your child not tried? Choose the age-appropriate option, protective equipment and go to the park. An excellent option would be badminton or table tennis – no less pleasure, and the risk of injury is minimal.
14. Get a pet.
In summer, it is best to fulfill the dream of many children and have a pet. In autumn and winter, because of a kindergarten or school, caring for an animal fully is problematic, but if you start a pet in the summer, then there is every chance that by autumn the child will learn to combine his activities and caring for a pet.
15. Play sports.
Summer is a great time to start playing sports! Take care of the health of your offspring – start attending sports clubs and sections. During this period, recovery is in full swing, and there is much more time to get used to a new occupation. By September, the child will already have certain habits, and the problem of the correct allocation of time with new activities will not come up.