Summer days can feel endless– especially after the two months of quarantine. If you are feeling overwhelmed and at a loss of what to do next with your kids, here are some creative ways to spend your summer days in Texas!

Summertime Schedules that Kids Love

Children crave structure. To keep kids busy with super fun activities, it’s necessary to create a schedule that works for your family. Here are three ways to keep your summer days full while engaging your child’s mind: 

1. Stay Consistent
2. Engage Your Child’s Brain
3. Confidence Building Activities

1) Stay Consistent

It’s important to keep a consistent schedule and have a good routine for your child. Give them a set schedule for outdoors fun such as playing with water balloons or taking a day trip to the beach on sunny days. 

2) Engage Your Child’s Brain

Get creative with your fun activities for kids by having them try arts and crafts with food coloring, scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and more. The dollar store is a great place to find cheap craft supplies they can get crazy with. 

Pro Tip: You can visit your local library and have your kids choose some books that are interesting to them to read over the summer.

3) Confidence Building Activities

You can boost your child’s self-esteem this summer by incorporating activities that challenge them to think about who they are. Give them small chores that serve a purpose and help them to understand daily responsibilities like walking the dog or watering plants. 

You can also try confidence-boosting enrichment activities like having them list their fears on a piece of paper and having them talk about those fears and how to reduce them.

Fun Summer Activities for Kids

Try these summer activities for your kids when they find themselves bored in the house during uncertain times. It’s important for children to have stimulating activities that can teach them about responsibility. Join in on the fun with them for some family bonding time this summer!

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