PVLF 2025

Sunkissed Stories: Making the Most of Summer Vacations for Kids

Make summer magical for kids with books, creativity, mindfulness & unplugged fun—turn lazy days into meaningful adventures at home.
on Jun 12, 2025

Ah, summer—the season of sun-drenched afternoons, mango-sticky fingers, and the sweet sound of laughter echoing through lazy days. For children, it's more than just a break from school—summer vacation is a canvas of possibility, ripe for adventures both real and imagined.

But while the mercury rises, so too does a parent’s dilemma: how do we make these weeks meaningful, fun, and maybe even a little educational?

Here’s a refreshing scoop of inspiration—no sunscreen required.

Read. Dream. Repeat.

Books have always been the best travel companions, taking children from the underwater kingdoms of mermaids to intergalactic spaceship fleets without them ever leaving the sofa. This summer, let reading be more than just a pastime—let it be a passport.

Try this:

Create a Summer Reading Nook at home. A few pillows, fairy lights, and a rotating selection of books can do wonders.
Pick a theme for each week—Mythical Creatures, Indian Legends, Young Detectives, or Eco-Adventures.
Encourage reading journals where kids jot down new words, doodles, or even alternate endings.

Unplugged Creativity

While screens can tempt even the best of us, summer is the perfect time to nurture offline creativity. Art, craft, and storytelling can help children express what they often can't put into words.

Some creative sparks:

Story Cubes: Use dice or cards with pictures. Let kids roll and weave stories around them.
Build-a-Book: Staple blank pages into a booklet and let children become author-illustrators of their very own summer tale.
Nature Journaling: A walk in the park becomes magical when kids collect leaves, sketch birds, and write “field notes.”

Mindful and Meaningful Moments

Summer is also about slowing down. Teaching children mindfulness, gratitude, and empathy during this time can have lifelong benefits.

Plant a small herb garden or start composting—children connect with nature when they get their hands dirty.
Introduce them to meditation or simple breathing exercises. A quiet 5-minute “pause” can be a powerful habit.
Volunteer as a family—an afternoon at an animal shelter or reading to younger children in the community library.

Summer Doesn't Need a Big Budget

Not every family heads to the hills or beach resorts. And that’s okay. Some of the most cherished memories are made right at home—board games under candlelight during a power cut, or rooftop stargazing with a homemade telescope (a.k.a. cardboard tube).

Let Their Stories Unfold

At Frontlist, we believe every child is a story waiting to be told. Summer vacations are not just about keeping them busy—they’re about letting them be. Be curious. Be kind. Be explorers, artists, readers, and dreamers.

And as parents, educators, or simply grown-ups who still remember the taste of kulfi on a hot June evening, we owe it to them to offer spaces where imagination runs free.

So here’s to a summer of books, bonding, and beautiful beginnings.