With school out and the temperatures rising, it’s the perfect time to explore new ways to keep your kids entertained and engaged during the longer days. Here are five ideas to help your kids–and the whole family–make the most of summer, whether you’re enjoying the great outdoors or staying cool inside.
Set Up a Weekly Theme
Give each week a fun and educational theme to keep things exciting. Whether it’s “Space Week” with stargazing and learning about constellations or “Under the Sea Week” with aquarium visits and ocean-themed movies, having a theme can make each week of summer feel like an adventure full of new ideas to learn and explore.
Host Backyard Tournaments
Turn your backyard into a sports arena. Create different stations with activities like sack races, long jumps, and obstacle courses. It’s a great way to keep kids active and teach them about different sports. You can also use Xfinity’s new StreamSaver to watch sports matches together as a family for inspiration.
Plan Educational Movie Nights
End the day by relaxing with a fun and educational movie. With Xfinity’s StreamSaver, you can find a variety of documentaries and educational shows at your fingertips that are sure to entertain. This can also be a great way to tie in your family’s weekly theme and make learning fun.
Organize Craft and Science Days
Dedicate certain days to crafts and science experiments. From making homemade slime to learning how to paint, these activities can keep kids entertained while teaching them important lessons about STEM and the arts. Check out new books and shows to get the ideas flowing.
Have Interactive Cooking Sessions
Cooking together can be both fun and educational. Plan interactive cooking sessions where kids can help with meal prep. Choose recipes from different cultures to expand their culinary horizons. You can even find cooking shows that will give your kids new ideas and help them plan the next week’s meals.
There are countless ways to keep summer fun and educational for the whole family. If you’re interested in getting additional access to movies, TV shows, and live sports for your family, simply visit Xfinity.com to set up StreamSaver. If you’re already a subscriber to Peacock, Netflix, or Apple TV+, then the bundled pricing will help save you money and simplify your bills.
