With summer holidays approaching, parents everywhere brace themselves for the inevitable chorus of “I’m bored!” While handing over a screen may seem like the easiest solution, why not turn this summer into a season of creativity, discovery, and hands-on fun?

We sat down with Lipika Sharma, an early childhood educator and mother of two, about exciting activities that not only keep children entertained but also encourage learning and bonding. Here’s what she suggests.

1. DIY science and nature lab

Activity: Turn your kitchen into a science lab with hands-on experiments. Try making a baking soda volcano, regrowing veggies from kitchen scraps, or setting up a simple sundial in the garden.

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Watch science come to life with fun experiments! Picture source: YouTube

Creativity: Kids get to play scientist, mix ingredients, and observe real-world reactions — introducing scientific concepts through play.

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