Summer

Summertime! The weather, the freedom...oh and the boredom! Not mine or yours, we are talking about the kiddos. After you have exhausted your list of things to do, here are a few suggestions and links to some other fun summer activities:
Make a summer reading list of books your kids should read and a list they want to read. Set aside reading time & schedule it during the hottest part of the afternoon. As they complete the 'should' list, they get to read the 'want' list.
Have them plant a very small garden and tend it. Even one plant can be enough.
Go exploring in a local park or beach and see who can discover the neatest stuff. Bring a container to collect an interesting bug, an unusual rock or leaf. Take it home and look up what it is.
Get a inexpensive set of paints, watercolors or chalks. Bring your supplies to a park and let them get creative.
Libraries and bookstores offer daily & weekly classes for kids & families.

Many parks have new water features to play in and around, and special summer events.

Happy Summer!