I know I tend to stick to ‘food,’ so this blog is slightly off topic. But this is about a topic I love – kids! My first career was teaching, and in between years of teaching, I spent some time at home with three kids. I think it is safe to say I spent lots of time with kids, inside and outside the home.
Summer was always exciting, but also challenging keeping those little people active, healthy, and happy. I thought it would be fun in this blog to share some projects and activities that kept the Campbell kids (and their friends) busy and happy. I’m kind of a big kid at heart so I enjoyed these activities every bit as much!
- Tie Dye: http://www.instructables.com/id/Tie-Dye-With-The-Kids/
- Paper Mache: http://www.firstpalette.com/tool_box/quick_how_to/papiermacheballoon/papiermacheballoon.html
- Visit a local farmer’s market.
- Pick berries and make cobblers or jam together: https://cuesa.org/eat-seasonally/charts/fruit
- Ice cream in a baggie: PlantPure Recipe Video!
- Make a campfire for the evening and roast veggie dogs for dinner. Provide a variety of toppings for a “Build A Dog” dinner.
- Plant an herb garden. http://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/activities/how-to-grow-your-own-herb-garden
- Visit the library weekly and teach them how to find their own favorite books. http://www.wikihow.com/Teach-Your-Young-Child-About-the-Library
- Plan meals together and include those entrees they can participate in such as pizza night, potato night, pasta night…. This is a great time to cut your apron strings and let them create the entire meal! http://www.nomeatathlete.com/kids-eat-vegan/
- Bike and hike: Find trails and parks nearby that you can explore. Bring lunch, have a picnic, and get some exercise.
- Visit museums that are hands-on and kid friendly.
- Tour a local business. Many bakeries, pizzerias, or restaurants will give you structured tours if you can gather 8-10 kids/parents for a ‘field trip’.
- Attend outdoor concerts and festivals.
- Camp out in the backyard.
- Relax and stay cool in the movie theater! Many theater chains offer $1 children’s movies every week on certain days. Check out theaters in your area for more information.
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