Summer is approaching and you can look forward to hearing, “I’m bored”. My grandsons say this at least once a day and I’m sure your teenager has uttered these words as well.

Here are some suggestions to help keep them busy over the summer while using the time to promote learning and family togetherness.

Use extracurricular activities

Enrolling your student in a summer program or signing them up for a few classes during the summer break can help keep them occupied. This will also give them a chance to socialize and make new friends. If your child is not interested in any formal extracurricular activities, there are still plenty of options for keeping them busy.

For example, you can encourage them to start a garden, join a sports team, or take up a new hobby. There are also many fun DIY projects that kids can do around the house or in the yard. Encouraging your teenager to be creative and engage in positive activities will help prevent boredom during the summer break.

Consider online learning and games

With the advances in technology, many online learning platforms and games can keep children entertained for hours. These can be a great way to supplement your teen’s education or help them review for upcoming exams. Many online games are both fun and educational. If you’re looking for ways to keep your child’s mind active during school breaks, consider signing them up for an online course or letting them play some educational games. Apps like ABCmouse will give their brains a workout, from puzzles and mazes to memory games and logic problems. Whether they want to learn about history, science, math, or another subject entirely, there’s bound to be an app (or ten) that can teach them something new!

Take them on day trips or outings

Taking your teen on a day trip or outing can be a great way to break up the monotony of summer if you have the time. Visiting a nearby museum, going for a hike, or even just exploring your town or city can be fun and educational. Getting out of the house and enjoying the world around you is a great way to prevent boredom.

Plan some at-home activities

There are many ways to keep your teen busy at home, even if you can’t take them on a day trip or enroll them in an extracurricular activity. Planning some fun and educational activities that they can do at home is a great way to prevent boredom. For example, consider letting them help with dinner, or teaching them how to bake. You can also encourage them to read by setting up a reading nook or starting a book club. There are endless possibilities for keeping your child occupied during the summer.

By following these four simple tips, you can help prevent boredom during the summer. In addition, encouraging your child to be creative, engage in positive activities, and learn something new will help them make the most of their time off from school.