It only feels like summer is over. There is still plenty of time for fun and games. If your kids are bored or you just want them to enjoy some fun away from technology, check out these sites for some ideas:
- For some old-fashioned jump rope rhymes try:
http://www.gameskidsplay.net/jump_rope_ryhmes/jump_miss_susie.htm
2. For imaginative platy and telling stories with nature here’s a wonderful site hosted by my writer friend Katey Howes: http://kateywrites.wordpress.com/2015…th-nature/
3. For great summer crafts for kids of all ages:
http://www.spoonful.com/summer/summer-crafts
Here’s another site for dozens of ideas for summer or rainy days. This site even has light sabers, salt dough dinosaurs, bubble art, weaving, and plastic flowers to name just a few.
Other ideas: Make ice pops by putting your favorite juice in paper cups with a popsicle or craft stick resting in each. Freeze until firm. Tear away the paper and enjoy. Water balloon catch is perfect for a hot afternoon. Bubbles provide endless hours of fun for even the youngest kids. Go on a NATURE WALK and look for things in unexpected places. Even in your own back yard you can find nests of birds, rabbits, a butterfly chrysalis, caterpillars and the like. Nurture the young scientists in your house and discover the wonders of the great outdoors.
What do you like to do for fun?!
Darlene Beck-Jacobson 
We went to the beach and went rock pooling. Collecting a load of big pebbles and we are going to paint and decorate them. Free and fun! 😀 X
I LOVE beach finds and doing crafts with them. We’ve done shell picture frames and jewelry. I have a collection of beach glass and I’m hoping to make some wind chimes out of them. Thanks so much for sharing Megan!
Shell picture frames sound like a fantastic idea! May steal that one 😀 X
If you decide to make them, send a photo and the process and I’ll make it a blog post! No pressure Megan…:>)