We are approaching Mid-Summer and many of our children may also be getting bored with the lazy of days of summer. If your kids have been falling into the habits of watching too much TV or indulging in screen time and not getting enough physical activity don't despair!
There is still time to take steps to encourage your kids enjoy more active play time and the great outdoors. Being active and having a fun summertime doesn't mean we need to rely on formal organized activities it can be a great time for unstructured play-time and backyard fun! For the next few weeks, we'll be sharing some great ideas to beat the lazy days of summer with fun ways to play and be active. So check back or subscribe
Great list, with reminders on how to play classic games such as; Hopscotch, Red Rover, Heads up-Seven up, Four Square, Double Dutch Jump Rope, Freeze Dance and more!
Family Fun Kaboose has a fun summer kids activity ideas including Get buggy. Look for interesting insects in your own backyard or at the local park.
How to Set up an Obstacle Course for fun outdoor play
Fun indoor and outdoor activities PDF- a handy list from our website Nourish Interactive!
Go Play! Outdoor and Play Resources
Find a local playground to visit on Kaboom
Find a local park or forest- from Discover the Forest
Fun Outdoor Activities from the Children and Nature Network
Benefits of being bored?
Mommy I'm Bored! This article by 'Moving Smart Now' shares 3 practical way to handle boredom and discusses the benefits of boredom for kids and how being less scheduled can lead kids to explore and develop new creative skills.
Here's a interesting video about the importance of play time, time to explore and the need for unstructured time for free play and yes even time for making mistakes. Read more from The GrassStainGuru
Leave a comment to share your ideas about keeping kids having fun and being active in the summer!
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