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Fun Activities for you and your Kids
By Phil Edwards
Are you looking for fun activity ideas to do with your kids? Never again hear
the whinny words, "I'm bored" again. There are tons of fun things
you can do to keep your kids busy while spending some quality time with them.
Water is something else that most children enjoy. From wading in puddles, to squirting
water toys, kids love them. Consider investing in an above-ground pool that is
big enough for both you and your kids. You'll have a splashing good time.
Don't forget the rubber ducks and sail boats. A trip to the lake or ocean
is always a winning idea as well.
Have your own family outdoor challenge. Set up sack races, egg races, and water
activities, and obstacle courses. Go for a nature walk and see who can discover
the most interesting thing. Take along a wagon for the younger children, or take
along bicycles and go for a ride.
Kids also love cooking. It might be messier for you to clean up, but it'll
certainly be more enjoyable to prepare. Let the kids help make their own snacks
or meals. For breakfast use some food coloring and make your own green eggs and
ham. Afterwards, curl up together and read the Dr. Seuss version. For lunch use
cookie cutters to make sandwiches in creative shapes or fill celery stick with
cheese or peanut butter. Pack it all up and go on a picnic, even if it's
just outside your own back door. Make cookies or brownies and have a surprise
waiting for Dad when he gets home from work. Consider wrapping up the treats and
taking them to Grandma or an elderly neighbor and brighten up their day.
Even on those rainy days you can chase away those boredom blues. Dress up and
have a tea party or an indoor picnic. Throw a blanket over the dining room table
and pretend you are camping. Take along disposable cameras for the kids to take
photos on all your excursions and let them make their own scrapbooks on those
days when it is too messy to go outside. Clip the heads off of a few photos and
use them to make paper dolls of your family. Let the kids design and color in
the clothes.
For older children summer
camp is another activity to keep those boredom blues away. There are a variety
of camps available to suit your child's interest and your price range. If
you are nervous about leaving your child overnight, many day camps are also available
to keep your kids busy during their school holiday. Many Universities offer day
camps to enrich your child's academic abilities. Fun activities such as
horseback riding, cheerleading, soccer, and other sports are abundantly available
in most areas.
Trampolines are always
fun for kids of all ages. You can jump with the kids and have a swell time while
burning off unwanted calories. Have a jumping contest to see who can bounce the
highest. Kick all those cherished games like Ring-Around-the-Roses up a notch
by playing them on the trampoline.
Go fly a kite or teach your child how to jump double-dutch. Play jacks or marbles
with your children. If you enjoyed it when you were younger, then they will probably
enjoy it too. Most of all be open-minded and flexible. Let your child come up
with his/her own ideas of what they would like to do. Your children will cherish
the time that you spend with them for a lifetime.
About the Author
Phil Edwards writes for several websites including Kids Activities and
Valentines Gift Ideas
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