10 smart summer activities for children: Bored of board games?

By Namita S Kalla | May 15, 2025

10 smart summer activities for children: Bored of board games? 

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Yoga builds flexibility, strength, and focus in children. It also teaches mindfulness and breath control, which help calm emotions and improve concentration during the day

Practice yoga

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Skating is a fun way to develop balance and coordination. It boosts confidence, gets kids outdoors, and encourages them to stay active without even realising they’re exercising

Learn skating

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Swimming is a full-body workout that improves stamina, safety skills, and lung capacity. It also cools them down during summer and is perfect for making new friends

Go swimming

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Nature walks encourage curiosity, observation skills, and appreciation for the environment. It also offers a screen-free break and supports mental well-being and better sleep

Go on a nature walk

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Revive this classic 80s game. Hopscotch improves balance, motor skills, and number recognition, all while getting them to jump, laugh, and connect with timeless outdoor fun

Play hopscotch

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Planning a picnic teaches responsibility, teamwork, and basic organisation skills. Plus, it’s a fun way to enjoy family bonding time outdoors with food and fresh air

Plan a picnic

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Let children help in the kitchen  with age-appropriate tasks. It boosts  maths, reading, and motor skills, while teaching independence, creativity, and  respect for what goes on their plate

Learn cooking

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Painting encourages self-expression  and fine motor development. It also gives  kids a creative outlet to explore emotions, colours, and stories without needing strict instructions or outcomes

Do painting

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Story writing sparks imagination, enhances vocabulary, and improves writing skills. It helps children process their feelings and builds confidence in expressing thoughts through their own voice

Write stories

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Origami improves hand-eye coordination, patience, and concentration. It’s a quiet, engaging hobby that also introduces  geometry and spatial awareness in a  hands-on and calming way

Learn origami

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