Tuesday, June 22, 2010

77 things to do this summer day 15-28

Day 15 – Grow a sunflower
Sunflowers are fun to plant because they sprout in about a week, even though it takes a while for them to reach their full height.
Day 16 – Have your kids start a journal
Set aside ten minutes each day for them to write in their journals, and keep up on it through the whole summer.
Day 17 – Pet Cam
Have your child follow around your dog or cat with a camera and see the world from your pet’s point of view
Day 18 – Be chef for a day
Teach your kids to cook a meal. It can be as simple as a peanut butter sandwich for young children, or a casserole or roast for older children.
Day 19- Host an Olympics
Get together with other parents and create a Summer Olympics for all the kids on your block. Te kids can help create different races and events; let them spend a few days “training” and then let the games begin.
Day 20 – Grow butterflies
For $20 dollars you r kids can watch the life cycle of a butterfly in your own home. Go to insectlore.com to purchase a live butterfly garden.
Day 21 – Make an anything goes lunch
For just one day, invite your family to have anything and everything they want for lunch.
Day 22 – Play American Idol
Let your kids spend hours performing their songs and routines to their favorite tunes. Record them and watch them for the next FHE
Day 23 – Play with bubbles
Let your kids make their own bubbles and wands. Also, using powdered tempera paints, dish detergent, and liquid starch, you can make colorful bubbles.
Day 24 – Hold a no-electricity day
Pull the plugs on all your electronics and drag out the board games, have a picnic in your backyard, and spend some time together the old fashioned way. Use candles at night instead of overhead lights.
Day 25 – Enjoy fresh fruit
Different fruits will be available at different times during the summer, so do your homework. Check picyourown.org to see if there is a kid friendly farm in your area or look for a farmer’s market.
Day 26 – Use Workbooks
Many stores sell workbooks that help kids stay on top of their math and reading. Have them do a page a day and reward them with their favorite treat when they finish a book.
Day 27 – Attend a concert in the park
Many cities have a series of free concerts during the summer months, and they often feature many different kinds of music
Day 28 – Go Fish
Grab some fishing poles and head for the nearest lake or stream.

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