Spending Time with Kids
Most of us do not like to see Summer end! The kids don’t want to head back to school yet and as a parent, I’m just not ready for all the schedules and activities to begin.
We try to eek out as much Summer fun as we can during August.
Not only do we do some big time celebrating before school begins but we also continue to plan some fun days and activities thoughtout the month (taking advantage of the longer days this month).
Get out & explore these 40 fun places to take kids near me – go with family, just the kids or plan a day trip! If you have kids, you know it can be crazy to go anywhere! Every trip – to the grocery store, the park or the beach – always seems to require …
Introduce your kids to some amazing classic backyard games this summer! We love to encourage families to get outside & enjoy their own backyards — whether it’s doing a few backyard science experiments or having a camp-out at home, there are so many easy ways to connect — and playing a game is one of …
Check out the FREE Kids’ Summer Movies playing near me in 2019 — the next installment of our FREE summer activities for kids near me series! We love catching up on movies over the summer months. The school year always seems to busy that we often miss seeing some of our favorite flicks on the …
Enjoy these fun games & activities kids can play at the park this month! Spring is here which means Summer is not far behind so it’s time to hit the great outdoors. And you know how much we LOVE getting outdoors and exploring so we’re helping the National Trust to celebrate Kids to Parks Days …
Looking for some memorable things to do this summer? Need some new ideas on easy & fun things to do with the kids? Try a few of these quick, FREE or low-cost, have-fun-at-the-drop-of-a-hat ideas:
You know how kids get so excited when you visit a new playgroud? One that has ‘monkey bars that are cooler than the ones at our old playgroud’ or ‘the biggest slide in the world’, right?
So, why not take them on a Playground Scavenger Hunt!
I know that we show our kids how much we love them every day of the year, but sometimes it’s fun to surprise them on the holidays.
They’re sure to get enough candy at the school parties, so here’s a better idea — printable coupons for some family fun!
We’ve also included links to some great ideas for each coupon.
A list of favorite children’s books made into movies — perfect for family movie nights, classroom activities and read aloud sessions! I’ve often used (and recommended) the technique of pairing books with a movie or activity (have you seen our 20 STEM Activities Inspired by Kids Movies yet?) It’s a great incentive to get kids …