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50 THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER

Mark Anderson @ICTEvangelist

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Summer holidays are long. Often boring. This little book will hopefully give you a few ideas that you can use over the holidays to keep your mind active and even learn some new things. Why not try them out? What's the worst that can happen?? Don't worry - there's ideas galore in here. Some involve some technology, some involve reading, some involve actually getting out of your chair, but... if you try at least one of these, you'll be better for it and you'll learn something new! Enjoy!

50 Things To Do This Summer

1. Read a classic book like Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Tess of the D'Urbervilles is a story of love and death and is exciting in the extreme. Often read in one sitting, this classic tale can be yours for free on lots of platforms such as iBooks or Kindle.

2. Read all the Harry Potter books if you haven't already

That's right - you've seen the films, now find out what the real story is about and be amazed, enthused and enthralled. All you need is your library card and you can read them all for free! If you haven't got a library card. Do number 3 and then return to number 2.

3. Get a library card

What??! You haven't got a library card? Get one and open your mind to a whole world of free reading and awesome books.

4. Write a song

Go on - you can do it! There are lots of apps available that can help you do it too. Why not try using GarageBand if you have a tablet or why not visit and use their samples to make up your own creation?!

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5. Build and fly a kite You'll need some materials here but follow the simple guidelines on this website and you'll be up and flying in no time.

6. Learn a poem off by heart There are lots out there to choose from but why not start with a big one?! Shakespeare was very well known in his day, not just for his plays but for his sonnets too. Check them out by downloading them here.

7. Visit an art gallery or museum That's right! Visit an Art Gallery or Museum. Want to see a Picasso? Want to find out more about the history of your local area? Did you know that many of these are completely free to visit? Check out the MoneySavingExpert website here to find some near you and return to school a marvel in history lessons.

8. Read the news for ten minutes a day What's that you say? Read the news? Simply find a type of news that interests you and read those topics. There are some really cool apps for reading the news for free too. Why not try the Sky News app or the BBC news app?

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9. Write a short story And why not? We all have imagination and an activity like this will have the neurons firing in your brain like it's Mastermind and you're in the final. You could even make an interactive book like this one. If you have access to an app such as Book Creator this you could even publish it online and share it with friends and family for them to enjoy too!

10. Start a blog Many people blog, me included! It's a great way to share your activities with the world. Many people use it as a place to record their learning. You could use it for all number of different reasons. A good place to start would be to look at some existing blogs on places such as Wordpress and then start your own on whatever you want. Make sure your parent/carer knows you are doing this - they may want to check what content you're putting out there first. After all, it can be a dangerous world out there!

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11. Take one photograph every day and make a digital scrapbook of your summer What a great way to keep a record of your summer holidays and all that you've experienced that's new and exciting over your summer break. Do it easily with your mobile device and then compile them on to whatever tool you like.

12. Make a new friend There are bound to be lots of reasons why you might not want to do this one, but why not give it a go? There will be lots of youth groups in your area where you live where you can meet and make new friends and have a laugh at the same time too. Why don't you get involved and make some new buddies at the same time? You might even learn something new too!

13. Visit your grandparents and make them tea Unfortunately, my grandparents aren't around any more, but it's likely yours are. One way you can make their day but also make you feel an enormous sense of achievement is to visit your grandparents and make a bit of a fuss of them. They will love it. You probably will too. Who knows, you might even get a bigger Christmas present. The best gift though will be the one you give them: feeling special and important by you visiting them.

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14. Bake a cake and then eat it Jamie Oliver eat your heart out - ok, well not literally, but this will be a fun way to make a mess and get some sugar inside you too. If you're not the culinary sort, why not just make some rice crispie cakes. If you really want to get baking though - just check out one of the many great recipes on this BBC website.

15. Write a letter to someone on paper (getting a reply is magic) There are lots of ways you could do this. Speak with your languages teacher before the holidays and see if they can link you up with a pen pal scheme. Maybe you're not happy about something in your community - write to your local MP and tell them about it. Why not just send a letter to your grandparents outlining 50 reasons why you think they're great? Everyone loves to receive a letter (unless it's a pesky bill) and you'll feel the same when you get a reply!

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16. Make a sand sculpture on the beach A bit tough unless you live near a beach, I know, but you could always see if you could get hold of some sand. Great fun and even better to do with your mates. See what you can put together and add it to your blog from number 10. Definitely take a photo of it from number 11!

17. Try a new exotic fruit Ever tried a Kumquat? I have, they're horrible, but I only know that because I've tried one! Why not you? Take a trip to the supermarket, find the most unusual looking fruit and try it (after you've purchased it!). You might like to look up how to prepare the fruit once you've purchased it too. Imagine trying to eat a coconut raw!

18. Learn to use chopsticks That's right - amaze your family and friends with your amazing skills on the chopsticks the next time you're at a Chinese restaurant. Imagine the look on their face when you refuse the knife and fork option and eat your rice with chopsticks. Learning for all the right reasons!

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