One of our favorite things to do during the summer is go to the zoo. There are so many fun activities for kids to do at the zoo. Children can visit the exhibits, watch the shows, and learn all about the animals and their habitats. One way for kids to learn about the animals is to go on a Zoo Scavenger Hunt. For younger children... Print the Zoo Scavenger Hunt, have your children search for the animals in the zoo, and write the names of the animals on the blanks under the pictures. On … [Read more...]
3 Fun Camping Activities For Kids
Camping can be a fun, summertime activity for the entire family. You can go swimming, have campfires, and ride bikes. But, there are many other entertaining outdoor activities for kids that your children can do while camping. Here are 3 Fun Camping Activities for Kids: Cooking Typical camping foods include things that are pre-packaged and grilled unless you have a camper or a RV with a stove. Try using just the fire and see what you can cook with your kids. (This will only work for … [Read more...]
5 Family Fun Backyard Games
Summer is the perfect time of the year to enjoy the warm weather and spend the extra hours of daylight playing backyard games and outdoor activities for kids. Every night, we go outside after dinner and spend time as a family playing games. Here are 5 Family Fun Backyard Games: Croquet- In the game of Croquet, players hit a plastic or wooden balls with a mallet through hoops or wickets that are placed in the grass. Wiffle Ball- Wiffle Ball is similar to baseball but it is played with … [Read more...]
Family Fun Beach Scavenger Hunt and Activities
Are you planning a trip to the beach this summer? There are so many fun, outdoor activities for kids to do at the beach. One of our favorite activities is to go on a Beach Scavenger Hunt. Going on a scavenger hunt is a entertaining way for children to search for and learn all about the things that can be found at the beach. Beach Scavenger Hunt: Can you find all of these things at the beach? ~ Sand Castle ~ Crab ~ Seagull ~ Sea Shell ~ Seaweed ~ Driftwood ~ Sea … [Read more...]
Easy-To-Make Homemade Bubble Recipe
Blowing bubbles is one of my favorite outdoor activities for kids. My children love to help me make our own Homemade Bubble Recipe and spend the day outside blowing bubbles and playing bubble games. Supplies: 4 Cups of Water 1 Cup of Dish Soap 1/2 Cup of Light Corn Syrup Container- Mason Jar, Jug, Bowl with Lid, or Pitcher Measuring Cups (Cup and 1/2 Cup) Spoon Directions: 1. Mix warm water and the light corn syrup together in a large container such as a mason jar or a … [Read more...]