Fun on hot days: six fun game ideas for children
12.7.2023
Translation: machine translated
In the heat, even small children can quickly work up a sweat. Here are six ideas for outdoor games that are guaranteed to cool them down.
When I ask my son what he wants to do on a sunny day when it's 30 degrees Celsius, his answer is always: play with cars in his room. And somehow I can understand him. Playing outside in the heat is suboptimal. On the other hand, it's pleasantly cool in our old flat. On the other hand, I also want to enjoy the sunny days outside. Fortunately, there are a few games that are really fun even in the sweltering heat and provide variety at the same time.
1. free the toys from the ice
For this game, you will need an empty freezer drawer or alternatively a large, leak-proof container that can be stored in your freezer compartment. Now fill it with water and place various small toys inside. After a day, place the frozen block in the garden or on the balcony and equip the children with a hammer and chisel. Let the treasure hunt begin!
Alternatively, you can freeze small figures in balloons filled with water, which gives you a smaller version.
You can see how it works in the video:
If your child is an Anna and Elsa fan, the battle cry is: "Oh no! Look what Anna has done with these toys!"
2. colouring with water
3. painting on stones
4. sustainable water battle
5th improvised water slide
What makes fun in the pool even better? A slide! And I don't mean the integrated slide in particularly fancy paddling pools, but one of your own. All you need is a good tarpaulin that you lay on the ground and sprinkle with water. You can then slide or surf over it.
6. conjure up a rainbow
My children's fascination with rainbows is undiminished. When the sun is shining brightly, you can conjure up a rainbow together with your kids - all you need is a garden hose or a watering can. Stand with your back to the sun and try to let the water pour out like drizzle. A beautiful rainbow is ready!
And what do you use to cool your kids down on hot days? Tell me in the comments!
Cover photo: Vitolda Klein/Unsplash
A true local journalist with a secret soft spot for German pop music. Mum of two boys, a dog and about 400 toy cars in all shapes and colours. I always enjoy travelling, reading and go to concerts, too.
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