Summer is here! That means it is time to get ready for fun-filled outdoor activities. Spending time outside is the perfect way to enjoy a summer afternoon, warm weather, and fresh air. Here are 5 Of The Top Outdoor Toys Under $5 to entertain your little ones while playing outside. Sidewalk Chalk The first thing is, of course, sidewalk chalk. From drawing to hopscotch and beyond, the world really does become a child’s canvas! Kids can make fun pictures, game boards, and much more. The … [Read more...]
How To Make Vanilla Ice Cream In A Bag (A Dairy-Free Version Too!)
Making Vanilla Ice Cream In A Bag is one of my favorite outdoor activities for kids on a hot summer day. My children always have a blast shaking the bag and creating a sweet treat that they get to eat. One of my children has a sensitivity to dairy so we made a dairy-free version too. Vanilla Ice Cream in a Bag Ingredients: 1/2 Cup of Milk 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon of Vanilla 2 Trays of Ice Cubes 6 Tablespoons of Salt Supplies: Large Resealable Bag (Gallon … [Read more...]
7 Fun-Filled Staycation Ideas for Families
Are you staying home during your vacation this year? Make your staycation memorable with these 7 Fun-Filled Staycation Ideas for Families. Your children are sure to love these fun and adventurous day trips to local attractions. From the zoo to the water park, look for entertaining activities for kids in your area. Day Trip Ideas: Zoo- A lot of zoos offer many entertaining activities including feeding the animals, overnight camps, and animal shows. Your children can also go on a Zoo … [Read more...]
How To Teach Children To Garden
Gardening is one of my favorite outdoor activities for kids. If you Teach Children To Garden, they will learn how to be responsible for things, how to care for the environment, how plants grow, and why they should grow plants. Young children can help dig the holes in the ground and plant seeds. They can also help water the plants and care for them throughout the summer. As your child gets older they can start their own herb garden. You can begin with seed starters and create a herb … [Read more...]
How To Create A Nature Walk Counting Graph
One of our favorite summer activities for kids is go on nature walks. It's a great way to spend time outdoors and explore the world around us. My children love to take their binoculars on our walks and search for living things. We often make crafts based on the animals and insects that find in nature such as our Watercolor Butterfly and Handprint Dragonfly Craft. We also like to count the things that we find in nature and record the information on a graph. Creating a Nature Walk Counting … [Read more...]