School holidays have arrived, and with them, the challenge of keeping children away from screens while still keeping them entertained and active. With this in mind, we created the Summer Olympics, a series of fun games that not only take the little ones away from screens but also help in their physical and mental development. On our YouTube channel, you can check out the two videos in this series, full of ideas to make the holidays more creative and healthy. Let’s follow Summer Olympics Part II?!

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Games to Activate Body and Mind

During holidays, it’s common for children to spend a lot of time playing games or watching TV. However, simple activities like outdoor games or creative challenges can be great alternatives. In our Children’s Summer Olympics series, we brought several options for games that not only encourage movement but also stimulate social interaction and problem-solving. “Don’t laugh”, “racing”, and “pie in the face” were some of the activities chosen by the children themselves. If you’re looking for ideas to get your kids off screens and involve the whole family, check out more suggestions below:

  • Obstacle course: use items you have at home to create a fun circuit in the backyard or living room. This activity stimulates agility and creativity.

  • Treasure hunt: hide objects around the house or garden and make a map for the children to find them. Treasure hunts are great for working on reasoning and focus.

  • Balance challenge: place ribbons on the floor and challenge the children to walk on them, imitating tightrope walkers. A fun way to work on motor coordination.

Summer Olympics Part II: suggestions to get kids off screens and have more quality family time

Disconnecting with Fun in Summer Olympics Part II

The most important aspect of our Summer Olympics series is that all activities can be done without the use of digital devices. Moreover, by engaging in active play, children not only have fun but also learn to value moments of genuine interaction with parents and friends, away from screen dependency. These activities help combat sedentary behavior and provide moments of relaxation and family bonding.

Benefits of Outdoor Play

In addition to being an excellent alternative to screen use, outdoor play brings a series of benefits for children, such as:

  • Improved physical health: with increased physical activity, children have the chance to develop strength, coordination, and endurance.

  • Increased creativity: activities like treasure hunts, obstacle courses, or even customizing team/country shirts stimulate creativity.

  • Social development: group games help build social skills such as cooperation, communication, and empathy.

Summer Olympics Part II: who could hold back their laughter at this moment?

How to Start your Olympics at Home

Organizing the Summer Olympics at home is easy and doesn’t require big investments. Just use creativity and involve the children in organizing the activities. If you want practical ideas to get started, check out the complete videos of our series on YouTube and get ready to create unforgettable holidays, away from screens!

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