What do your kids do on their summer vacation? Many kids visit their relatives, go on trips with the whole family or play indoors with their toys, digital or otherwise. Whatever activity you have scheduled for the day or week they are bound to experience boredom, which is the perfect opportunity to get creative! It’s the perfect chance for them to discover new interests, hone their skills and experiment. But even the most organized parents could run out of ideas on what to do to keep their kids entertained. Here are some activities that you could definitely keep handy when boredom strikes!

1.   Experiment with cooking. Children as young as 3-4 years can definitely help out in cooking or baking. They can assist you in measuring ingredients, stirring the pan at a safe distance, and arranging the final result on a plate. Older kids can cook fried rice on the stove or bake cookies using the oven. Cooking for the family has a very rewarding effect on children of all ages. It is also a valuable skill to have for when they get older.

2.   Play in the dirt. Sure, it’s messy, but there’s scientific proof that spending time outdoors is good for the health. There’s something about playing in a huge field with other kids that is just so much fun. Kids can enroll in the soccer summer camp of Goodstart Preschool in partnership with Futbol Funatics and make their dreams of being a football superstar a reality!

3.   Go stargazing. Summer is the perfect time for stargazing: the sky is clear of clouds; the weather is nice enough at night that the whole family could set-up a makeshift campsite in your own backyard and make s’mores. Read up on constellations and planetary locations ahead of time and your kids will think you’re a genius. Or for extra giggles with the whole family, use your imagination and make up new constellations.

4.  Meet new and old friends. Social interaction helps young children to start to develop their sense of self, and also boost their confidence. By learning and playing with other children, they learn skills that stick with them their whole life. The Stories Alive! summer camp at Goodstart Preschool encourages their creativity with hands-on activities, song and movement as they play along with their peers.

5.   Visit a museum. For those curious kids seeking an alternative way of learning Philippine art, history, and sciences, the National Museum of the Philippines is a great jump off point. And best of all, entrance is free of charge. Another great way to see and appreciate art in the metro is to visit the larger than life sculptures and murals scattered all over Bonifacio Global City.

6. Make new things with their hands. Whether it is forming animals with clay or an artwork making use of paper cutouts, keep your children busy with some fun arts and crafts projects that will encourage them to play with their imagination. The Preschool Journey program at Goodstart Preschool will surely help kids to discover new talents and skills through organized play and enjoyable hands-on activities.

7.  Read books. Being a reader means you’re more likely to learn something new everyday. What if there’s a summer camp that teaches your child to read in 30 days or less? Alterra’s Play-to-Read summer program at Goodstart Preschool is the answer. With Alterra, PLAY is serious learning. All activities and learning experiences are tailored to fit the movements that young learners often crave for and the playfulness inherent in each of them.

8.   Let it grow. Learning and enjoyment can be found anywhere, even in your own backyard. Instill in them a love for nature by planting a seed and then spend a little time each day to observe its growth.

9. Ignite your child’s ingenuity by providing them with innovative ways to expand their curiosity. Younger kids can start with simple blocks while 5-10 year-olds can engage in more advanced activities like the Lego Robotics summer camp at Goodstart Preschool in partnership with Cyberland International. Explore the fascinating and futuristic world of coding & robotics as your child learns to use their building blocks of imagination.

10.  Spend time with the whole family. It can be as simple as watching a movie together at home or enjoying a round or two of your favorite board game. Not only will your family enjoy playing together but kids will also experience learning in a casual, relaxed setting.