Summer
Ideas and resources for Summer activities, crafts, and holiday parties.
Back to Basics Summer
This summer, parents are looking for ways to save money and have fun. We're cutting back on some outings that now strain the family budget. I've gathered some ideas from the web and at your favorite bookstore for summer activities that may remind you of your childhood days. Simple entertainments to try with your kids, they might just turn a boring summer at home into a time of rediscovery of family, friends, and fun.
This summer, parents are looking for ways to save money and have fun. We're cutting back on some outings that now strain the family budget. I've gathered some ideas from the web and at your favorite bookstore for summer activities that may remind you of your childhood days. Simple entertainments to try with your kids, they might just turn a boring summer at home into a time of rediscovery of family, friends, and fun.
Beach Games and Play for K-6 Kids
Keep the kids busy on your beach vacation with plenty of fun games, toys, crafts, and learning activities. These ideas for beach games and play are easy for parents and fun for kids. Page 1 - Beach Games and Beach Toys
Keep the kids busy on your beach vacation with plenty of fun games, toys, crafts, and learning activities. These ideas for beach games and play are easy for parents and fun for kids. Page 1 - Beach Games and Beach Toys
An 8-Week Summer Play on the Computer Plan for Kids' Groups
Many summer programs for kids have computer time. Kids may be on several computers at the same time, or they may share one or two computers. If you are responsible for group computer time as a parent volunteer or worker in a summer program, you need a structured but fun plan for kids to get the most from summer computer play.
Many summer programs for kids have computer time. Kids may be on several computers at the same time, or they may share one or two computers. If you are responsible for group computer time as a parent volunteer or worker in a summer program, you need a structured but fun plan for kids to get the most from summer computer play.
An 8-Week Summer Home Learning Program for Early Elementary Kids
Follow this eight-week summer home learning plan for a structured program of Reading, Math, Writing/Spelling/Vocabulary, and Science/Social Studies activities. Geared to grades kindergarten to second, this plan focuses heavily on key areas of early elementary skill development.
Follow this eight-week summer home learning plan for a structured program of Reading, Math, Writing/Spelling/Vocabulary, and Science/Social Studies activities. Geared to grades kindergarten to second, this plan focuses heavily on key areas of early elementary skill development.
Summer Activities for Kids - Arts and Crafts Projects
Sometimes you just need a good idea fast to get your kids through a hot summer afternoon. Find ideas for summer arts and crafts projects for the kids.
Sometimes you just need a good idea fast to get your kids through a hot summer afternoon. Find ideas for summer arts and crafts projects for the kids.
Summer Ideas for Learning Reading and Language
You can find many fun ways during summer at home to help your child continue school progress in word recognition and vocabulary development.
You can find many fun ways during summer at home to help your child continue school progress in word recognition and vocabulary development.
Summer Math Fun
Enhance your child's math skills during the summer months with everyday fun and games.
Enhance your child's math skills during the summer months with everyday fun and games.
Summer Reading for Your Elementary Child
Though self-selected reading is important for encouraging your child's love of reading, a little parental guidance during library trips will help your child choose books that are interesting and at her reading level.
Though self-selected reading is important for encouraging your child's love of reading, a little parental guidance during library trips will help your child choose books that are interesting and at her reading level.
Ideas for a Rainy Summer Day
When your summer plans are cancelled due to rain, use these ideas for rainy day summer fun for the kids.
When your summer plans are cancelled due to rain, use these ideas for rainy day summer fun for the kids.
Ideas for the At-Home Vacation
Big vacation not in the budget this year? Your family can still have fun!
Big vacation not in the budget this year? Your family can still have fun!
Quick Ideas for Summer Family Fun
The Desperate Parent's Guide for Summer Boredom
The Desperate Parent's Guide for Summer Boredom
Scheduling Your Summer with K-6 Kids
Step-by-step guide to planning a fun and organized summer with your children.
Step-by-step guide to planning a fun and organized summer with your children.
Summertime Strategies for Your ADHD Child
A plan for summer break with your ADHD child, from your About Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
A plan for summer break with your ADHD child, from your About Guide to Parenting of K-6 Children.
Travel Games for Families and Kids
Experienced traveling parents know to pack a bag of toys and activities for kids for car trips and air travel boredom. The trick is to keep the bag's contents a surprise! Then, pull out a new activity or surprise along the way to prevent whining and boredom.
Experienced traveling parents know to pack a bag of toys and activities for kids for car trips and air travel boredom. The trick is to keep the bag's contents a surprise! Then, pull out a new activity or surprise along the way to prevent whining and boredom.
Cool Ideas for a Hot Weekend
For kids and adults, going to a movie is an event. Plan your movie outing all week; invite the kids' friends; and build the excitement for your favorite summer movie.
For kids and adults, going to a movie is an event. Plan your movie outing all week; invite the kids' friends; and build the excitement for your favorite summer movie.
Tips for Great Beach Photography - New York Institute of Photography
Advice for protecting your camera from beach hazards and taking great photos at the beach.
Advice for protecting your camera from beach hazards and taking great photos at the beach.