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Summer holidays: beach activities for children and tips for relaxed parents
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With summer comes the long-awaited family holidays. However, the question also arises as to how to keep the children entertained during this period. If your chosen destination is the beach, get ready for fun-filled days with the following beach activity ideas, designed to stimulate creativity, a spirit of adventure and to burn off the little ones' energy.
For the more adventurous or those who like to tell stories, we share some unmissable beach activities to make the most of the sunny days.
Beach activities for children
For those who like to build and play make-believe...
1. Building sandcastles on the beach
For those who like to build and play make-believe, we have a classic that never fails. Put together different buckets and shapes, shovels and other moulds and build a little sand empire. And if the children are old enough to talk, challenge them to imagine a story around the towers they build.
They'll certainly be more involved in the activity. As well as developing fine motor skills, it stimulates creativity and communication skills.
For those with a more adventurous spirit...
2. Treasure digging
Hide small objects that serve as treasures, such as toys, shells and stones, by burying them in sandboxes or in an area marked off in the sand. As with the castle-building activity above, you could encourage the children to invent the origin of these objects and how they ended up there, enriching the experience with a touch of mystery and imagination. If you have the opportunity and time, prepare a treasure map, adding an extra layer of fun and challenge to the activity.
3. Rubbish hunt on the beach
All you need to do is get the children gloves and rubbish bags and, by explaining the importance of looking after the environment while also appealing to their adventurous spirit, encourage them to help clean up the beach. To make the activity more fun, challenge the little ones to find and collect as much rubbish as possible in a set amount of time. It's an excellent way to teach the basics of environmental responsibility and also promote a cleaner and safer environment.
For those with a lot of energy to spare...
4. Racing competition
Everyone loves a good running competition, so this is an excellent option. The beach is the perfect place for this. All you have to do is mark the starting and finishing points. The only rules to follow are: run, jump and enjoy the fun.
5. Long jump
Mark a line in the sand and set yourself the challenge of jumping as far as possible. Any of these promotes a spirit of healthy competition.
6. Balance game
If you can, use some wooden logs or large stones to create a balance course in the sand, challenging them to pass the course without touching the ground. The well-known "floor is lava". Children love it! If you can't find elements to make the path, such as logs or stones, consider the following variation. Draw a line along which the children have to walk and carry an object on their heads, such as a small ball.
For little artists...
7. Sand drawing competition
On a flat area of sand, with sticks or even their hands, the children have to draw shapes and figures. This is a relaxing activity that helps develop spatial perception and promotes the expression of creativity. They can draw whatever they like and whatever their imagination allows. Don't forget to take photographs of their creations so that they have a souvenir of these unique works of art.
Tips for relaxed parents on the beach
Protection during beach activities
Moments of fun and growth, always protected
Any of these beach activities keep the little ones entertained, but they also make an excellent contribution to the development of their motor, cognitive and social skills. They are also excellent moments for creating happy memories and strengthening family ties. However, in addition to all this planning, it is also essential to ensure the children's safety and comfort. Always have sun cream at hand, hats and light clothing to protect them from the sun. Keep the whole family hydrated. With all this in mind, your summer vacation at the beach are sure to become memorable days, full of joy and good memories for the whole family.
Babysitting service
Extra support for relaxing vacations
We also know that it can be challenging, always being on your toes, trying to keep your children active and giving them quality time. All this during a period when you also want to relax and enjoy the beach, the sun and everything that's good about it. We know that you may need support, someone you can trust, to give you the quality time you deserve. At Baby Sisters, we have the perfect solution.
Babysitting on holiday service
With this service we guarantee childcare so that your family holiday is truly relaxing and fun.
What can you expect from Baby Sisters?
A vacation that really feels like a vacation! A vacation filled with diving, reading books and naps on the beach! Vacations with time to do nothing or simply have quality time with your little ones. Our babysitter will be the extra help that makes it all possible.
How can you book and request a quote?
Here you can find out more about the service and order and book babysitting. And if you just want to enjoy a day at the beach with your children, but with the extra help of our babysitter, book the day and time using our app. In less than 2 minutes you'll have everything ready to enjoy the summer to the full.