Simple Summer Activities for the Whole Family
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PicnicAn impromptu family picnic can make any day feel special. Pack up some sandwiches (or stop at your local deli), grab a聽, and head to the nearest park, or even your backyard! Encourage children to聽聽using any local stemmed flower you feel comfortable picking – it will keep little hands busy and make for a great photo at the end!聽Backyard StargazingIf you haven’t brushed up on your astronomy lately, download聽聽and head out with a blanket (and maybe a good summer dessert, like these聽!) for some family stargazing. The app will help easily identify constellations so the whole family can learn together – but don’t forget to encourage children to share what creative shapes and stories they see in the sky too!聽Berry PickingSupport a local farm by heading out for pick-your-own blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and peaches. Once home, bake a聽听辞谤听聽(m with whatever fruits you have!).聽Paint Rocks聽This is a great activity to keep children engaged and active all day. First embark on a nature walk and have children collect small stones. After returning home, paint them together as a family – the designs can be聽听辞谤听! Finally, have children keep their favorites and place the rest around the neighborhood for others to find!