Beat the Heat: Tips for Kids to Stay Cool This Summer

Summer can be scorching, but keeping the kids cool and entertained doesn’t have to be a challenge. Here are ten simple and fun activities to help your little ones stay refreshed, with the added benefit of using our portable outdoor play mat, the Famokids Eazy Mat™ to make your summer activities even more enjoyable!

1. Water Balloon Piñata 

Enjoy a cool twist on the classic piñata with water balloon piñata! Hang a line of colorful water balloons and let the kids take turns hitting them with sticks or foam bats. Add a blindfold for extra fun! Don’t forget to have plenty of water balloons ready for a rematch!

2. Backyard Water Slide

Create a DIY water slide using a tarp, dish soap, and a hose. 

3. Frozen Treasure Hunt

Freeze small toys in ice blocks and let the kids excavate their treasures with safe tools. Our versatile play mat, the Eazy Mat’s™ water-resistant surface is perfect for containing the melting ice and keeping your space dry.

4. Homemade Popsicles

Make refreshing homemade popsicles with fruit juice and fresh fruits. The kids will love helping out. Use our easy to clean mat, the Eazy Mat™ as a prep surface to keep your kitchen tidy.

5. Outdoor Movie Night

Set up a backyard movie night with a projector and a white sheet. Don’t forget the popcorn! The versatile Eazy Mat™ can serve as a comfortable seating area for the whole family to enjoy the film.

6. Fort Building

Create a shady hideaway by building a fort with sheets and blankets in the backyard. The Eazy Mat™ provides a soft, clean surface for kids to play and relax in their cozy fort.

7. Craft Time

Create an indoor craft corner with all the supplies needed for creative projects. The Eazy Mat™ protects your floors and tables from glue, paint, and markers, making it perfect for mess-free crafting.

8. Ice Cube Painting

Shake up your painting routine by making ice cube paints! Add water to an ice cube tray with a few drops of food coloring, then insert popsicle sticks to use as handles for painting and freeze. The Eazy Mat’s™ water-resistant surface is ideal for this creative activity, making cleanup easy.

9. Picnic in the Shade

Pack a picnic and find a shady spot in a park to enjoy a cool, outdoor meal. The lightweight and portable Eazy Mat™ makes setting up a clean and comfortable picnic area a breeze, its a summer picnic essential!

10. Flower Soup Sensory Bin

Create a flower soup sensory bin for an easy water activity. Pick some flowers and add them to a bin of water. Include plastic bowls and spoons to let the kids mix and stir their flower soup. 

With Famokids Eazy Mat™, staying cool and having fun this summer is simple. Its non-toxic, cruelty-free vegan leather make it an excellent summer outdoor mat for every family. Enjoy your summer activities with ease and comfort!