We are down to the last few weeks of summer and we want to encourage all of you to cherish each moment with your kiddos! Before long you will be bundling them all up as the cooler winds blow. In the blog this month, we want to toss out some ideas and activities to help you maximize your last days of summer...
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| Freeze Toys |
with water, putting in the toy and tossing it in the freezer. Once it is frozen,
slide the block of ice out of the container, put it in your yard and enjoy as
your kids try to remove the toy from the ice. Better yet, make one for each of
your kiddos!
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Go Bowling |
Sign your kids up for the Kids Bowl Free program at www.kidsbowlfree.com.
Your free bowling coupons will be emailed to you and then you can enjoy 2
free games of bowling per child on any given day.
For those of you with school-aged kids, make a special date night out of
school shopping. Take them out for a fun meal before jumping into the quest
for school supplies. You will make special memories they will hold close to
their hearts forever.
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| Feed the Birds |
lake near you) to feed the ducks! Don’t forget your camera as a trip to feed
the ducks always produces some camera worthy moments.
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| I Spy |
the alphabet made out of things outdoors. Take a picture of each letter you
find until you have found all letters of the alphabet (this may take more than
one outing). Once you have found them all, print them and make a little book
for your kids to remember your fun letter hunting adventure.
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| Story Time |
Head over to The Bookworm on Thursdays at 10am for a free preschool story
time. Email them at childrens@bookwormomaha.com for specific info on
their story time offerings.
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| Outdoor Concert |
Take your kiddos to a free local concert. Bring a picnic and let them dance
and enjoy the music. It’s great way to wear them out for a hassle-free
bedtime!
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| Farmers Market |
Shop a Farmers Market. Let your child pick out a piece of fruit or vegetable
that looks appetizing to them and use the opportunity to teach them where
and how it grows. Make sure to use it in a meal or for a snack that day so
your child can appreciate and learn to enjoy fresh produce.
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| Play in the Rain |
it’s lightning, of course). Kids love to run and splash in the rain. Let out
your inner child and run free with them. It is sure to produce fun memories
and hearty giggles before you are done.
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| Creature Hunt |
Give your kids a flashlight after dark and go on a creature hunt. The tiny
frogs are out and so are lightning bugs. It will make your backyard or local
park come alive! It’s always a special treat to stay up “late” (even if it’s just
9pm)!
