Summer is time for outdoor fun with your kids. However, sometimes the days are long & your ideas are short. Here are some ideas to help you make sure your active ones are busy & getting many fresh air this summer.

Flat You
Lay on the sidewalk & take turns outlining each other. Decorate your flat selves by drawing clothing & funny faces. To make this project educational, you can read the book “Flat Stanley” as well.

Garden
Your child will learn science, responsibility & have fun by planting a garden & maintaining it. In fact, if you have the time or inclination, you can make the entire landscape edible. How fun would it be to wander around the yard snacking? Blueberry bushes, strawberries, herbs, & fruit trees are all easy to maintain. Some vegetables, like tomatoes require nothing but a lot of water & sunshine to grow like weeds. Start small & see what happens.

Hoola Hoops
Has your child ever tried to hoola-hoop? Show him how. Then, take hoola hoops & make a pretend circus in the yard or try to get your dog to jump through two. You are only limited by your imagination.

Bubbles
Bubbles are always a favorite. Take turns chasing & popping them. Blow bubbles with various bubble wands to see how their shapes & sizes differ.

Hopscotch
Teach your infants how to play hopscotch. Let them draw their own hopscotch patterns. If they are like I was as a child, they’ll make hundreds of squares & hop around all day.

Turn on the Sprinklers
There’s no require to buy a pool when the old-fashioned sprinklers are as much fun. There is definitely something special about walking around in the front yard through the sprinklers, when the neighbor infants see you having fun & join in.

Be sure to print out this list & keep it handy for the next time your kids say “MOMMMMMM — we’re bored!”