With the summer break meaning kids will need entertainment for a few weeks, it’s important to have some educational activities in the bag for your children to continue learning. But these activities should be fun and engaging – your child is off school after all! Here are 5 activities you can try with your child this summer as recommended by this private school in Cheshire.

1. Fossil Hunting

Heading to the south coasts this year? While you can find fossils in lots of different beaches in the UK, a lot of them are found on the Jurassic Coast across Devon and Dorset. Looking for fossils gives your child a glimpse back to the dawn of the dinosaurs and other creatures that existed millions of years ago. It’s why it’s a popular destination in Britain with families and children, which makes for a great educational activity.

2. Head to the Museum

As predictable as our summers are, sometimes heading to the museum when it rains is a great alternative. That said, many museums have activities for the summer specifically catered to young ones. From treasure hunts to finding hidden characters around the museum, organised games and giveaways – museums are a great place for children to learn and have fun while doing it.

3. Learn about a new country and culture

Heading abroad this summer? Take a look at the country you’re heading to and learn about its rich history, culture, language and cuisine. Make it really exciting for your child to go and visit this country and explore all it has to offer. And then when you get to the country you can test your child’s knowledge!

4. Teach them how to bake

Baking is a good way of helping your child learn about the many things included in making a good cake – and there’s a big reward at the end of it. Get your child involved in every step and make them feel involved in the process as much as you can to get them used to the process of baking. It should be fun and very messy!

5. Teach them new life skills

This leans well into your child’s understanding of baking. You can use this spare time to show your child how to pick up core life skills, like chopping up fruit and vegetables (safely, of course!), cleaning and how to keep their bedrooms tidy. They all help your child with their development in handling responsibility while also growing with age.