Over the past few weeks, we have noticed a lot of birds in our backyard from Woodpeckers to Blue Jays. My children love to watch the birds, so we created these easy-to-make bird feeders for our new feathered friends. Bird watching and creating a Homemade Bird Feeder are simple and fun outdoor activities for kids. Supplies for a Homemade Bird Feeder: Bread Cookie Cutter Straw Peanut Butter Plastic Knife or Spoon Paper Plate Bird Seed String or Yarn How to make a … [Read more...]
75 Summer Bucket List Ideas for Families
Are you looking for fun and simple outdoor activities for kids? Here are 75 Summer Bucket List Ideas! To create a Summer Bucket List, choose at least 10 things to do this summer. Write down your ideas and post the list somewhere you will see it. Make plans and set goals to complete your entire list by the end of summer. Blow Bubbles Fly a Kite Go to the Beach Play Baseball Ride a Bike Draw with Sidewalk Chalk Go to the Park Play Hop Scotch Make a Bird Feeder Go to … [Read more...]
6 Benefits of Outdoor Play
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” ~ Fred Rogers Does your child spend at least one hour a day playing outdoors? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children should play outside for at least 60 minutes a day. While raising children, parents should provide them with opportunities to be physical and enjoy the benefits of outdoor play. Physical activity and … [Read more...]