There are endless activities to enjoy with children outside the classroom. Keep kids engaged and create cherished memories through play. Here are some fun things to do together:
•Garden together. Start an edible garden or flower garden. Kids will love picking and choosing what to plant based on their favorites foods and flowers. Gardening teaches responsibility and patience as they nurture seedlings into thriving plants.
•Go to the zoo, aquarium or children’s museum. See colorful animals, explore interactive exhibits or discover fascinating science and art. Laugh, adventure and imagine the possibilities.
•Cook together. Try baking, grilling or making veggie pizza. Let your kids help measure, mix and assemble recipes. Baking builds confidence in the kitchen and creates opportunities for creativity.
•Do an art project. Get out paints, collages, sculpting materials, stickers, stencils or washi tape for origami and quilling. Make murals, dreamcatchers, painted flower pots or mosaic stepping stones outside. Create without rules or constraints.
•Have a outdoor campout. Roast marshmallows, gaze at the stars, tell stories and bond over s’mores and laughter. Sleep in a tent, under the open sky or in the backyard. Night adventures make memories.
•Try geocaching. Use a GPS-enabled device or smart phone app to hide and seek treasure. Set clues for others to follow while searching for caches in your neighborhood or local park. Geocaching encourages activity and exploration.
•Play board games or card games. Classic favorites include Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Checkers, Uno, Crazy Eights, Old Maid and Go Fish. Or roll dice and make up your own games. Have game days, play for hours or keep games in the car.
•Explore science experiments. Kids love mixing up baking soda and vinegar volcanoes, growing crystals, making circuits or constructing bridges. Use step-by-step science kits or spark curiosity with open-ended exploration. Science experiments inspire discovery.
Laugh, adventure and bond together. Make the most of time with kids through shared interests and new experiences. Nurture imagination and keep a sense of wonder and possibility alive. Most of all, enjoy being together.