1. Have a picnic
Most kids love the novelty of eating outdoors, whatever the weather. You could fill a picnic basket with some summery treats, hang some hammocks and fairy lights and even make your own ice lollies in moulds. Younger children might enjoy a classic teddy bear’s picnic surrounded by their favourite soft toys.
2. Take on a DIY project
If you’ve got plenty of time on your hands over summer, it can be the perfect opportunity to start a DIY project with the kids. It might sound ambitious, but tasks like building your own swing set or creating a go-cart can be a great bonding activity. It’s a good idea to make a plan before you start, and to be sure you’ve got all the tools and materials you’ll need.
3. Go on a camping adventure
For a real adventure you’ll all remember, you could take the kids camping. There are lots of things you’ll need for a fun-filled family camping trip, including tents, camping chairs and camping stoves. We’ve got loads of camping equipment so you can ‘be prepared’, as the Scouts would say.
4. Family bake-off
If the kids love eating sweet treats, why not start a family bake-off? With a few simple ingredients and some handy baking equipment, you’ll be displaying your show-stoppers in no time. You can even put each one on a cake stand for that professional look. If your kids are too little for kitchen equipment you could help them create imaginary baked goods in their own play kitchen.
5. Create a water world
We can all get a bit hot and bothered on a sunny day (after all, we’re not used to it in this country). If the kids are getting irritable in the heat, you could cool them off by creating your own garden waterpark. It doesn’t need to be fancy – things like a paddling pool, a water slide, sprinklers and water guns will guarantee they have fun in the sun.
6. Get green-fingered
Getting the kids involved in a spot of gardening is a great way to keep them occupied and teach them about plants and nature. You could paint plant pots in bright colours, set up a fairy garden or plant some seeds. If the great British weather isn’t playing ball, you can bring the garden indoors with a terrarium made from a glass jar, some gravel and an array of succulents.
With these easy and fun ideas we guarantee you’ll all be having fun this summer. If you’re feeling creative, why not browse the kids stuff for sale on Gumtree, so you can have fun with your own ideas too?
