Summer Activities for Children: Creative Ideas to Do at Home
(Without Getting Bored!)

Summer is Here… But You Can't Always Go Outside!

Summer is synonymous with freedom, long days, and family moments together. But the reality, as we know, can be a little more complicated: some parents work from home, others have countless commitments, and some are just trying to survive the scorching heat without going out every day.

So what to do? How can you keep children entertained indoors without them getting bored and without losing your mind?

If you’ve ever found yourself quickly looking for something to do while finishing a call or cooking pasta, you’re in good company. In this article, you’ll find simple, creative activities designed for mums and kids. Summer activities for children that stimulate imagination, keep them busy… and give you a few moments of peace.

When Going Outside Isn’t Possible: The Power of Creative Play

There are days when going outside is out of the question: too hot, sudden rain, or simply too many tasks. It is in these moments that you need creative allies that don’t require endless preparation or hours of cleaning.

• Create a Wonder Corner: prepare a box with simple but stimulating materials (rounded scissors, glue, old magazines, buttons, ribbons). Children can freely invent collages, stories, and little worlds.

• Discover Magic Drawings: with Sassi Junior’s Free the Colours Brush Book series, all you need is a brush and a glass of water to reveal colourful and surprising images. No mess, no stains—just wonder and calm.

A perfect solution when you want to keep children occupied without spending half an hour cleaning up.

Summer Crafts to Stimulate Imagination and Keep Children Busy for a Long Time

Summer crafts for children are a godsend for anyone looking for an activity that lasts longer than five minutes. But above all, they are precious moments in which children can express themselves, while you get a well-deserved breather.

• Summer Collage: after a walk, collect natural elements such as leaves, dried flowers, and pebbles, and use them to create small artworks on cardboard. A beautiful way to relive the day together.

• Sticker Books: Sassi Junior’s Sticker & Activity books allow children to have fun while exercising their minds with logic games and colourful stickers. They are ideal for home, travel, or restaurants, take up very little space, and entertain for a long time.

These activities are perfect for parents looking for stimulating yet manageable indoor games.

Educational Games That Don’t Feel Like “Homework”

During summer, the last thing we want is for learning to feel like a chore. Yet there are games that help children develop concentration and logic… while having fun.

• Magic Water Puzzles: these puzzles combine the classic puzzle activity with water magic that reveals colours. As children find the right pieces and watch the image come to life, they practise patience and observational skills without even realising it.

A simple but effective way to propose educational summer games without relying on tablets or screens.

Mini Toolkit for Multitasking Mums

Let’s face it: sometimes you just need ten minutes of peace. Maybe an urgent call, finishing lunch, or simply a coffee you want to drink while it’s still hot.

Quick solutions to keep handy:

• Free the Colours Brush Books: quiet activity, mess-free, full of wonder. Ideal for a moment of calm and concentration.

• Sticker & Activity Books: perfect in the car, at appointments, or on a quiet afternoon.

• Magic Water Puzzles: combination of puzzles, surprise, and calm.

Even super-mums deserve a break, and these indoor children’s games are valuable allies to save the day (and your sanity).

A Summer Full of Small Happy Moments

Finding summer activities for children at home is not just practical: it’s also an opportunity to nurture creativity, autonomy, and joy. With simple, fun tools designed for them—like Free the Colours Brush Books, Magic Water Puzzles, and Sticker & Activity books—even an afternoon indoors can become a colourful adventure.

Discover all Sassi Junior titles designed to make your children’s summer even more stimulating, fun, and surprising!