Monday, April 11, 2011

Explore the great outdoors with your kids

PhotobucketNow that spring has finally sprung, well for the most part, it's time to get outside and show your kids the wonders of spring. I've compiled a short list of outdoor activities to enjoy now that sun is shining and weather is warmer. Most of these activities are free or almost free. Many are  things you might have enjoyed as a kid but may have forgotten. 




  • Look for new spring flowers, then either let them grow, pick and press them for an art project or take a photo to use in a art project or scrapbook.
  • Fly a kite
  • Make chalk drawings
  • Teach your kids how to play hopscotch or Four Square
  • Blow bubbles
  • Set up a water table
  • Have a picnic lunch
  • Look for shapes in the clouds
  • On a warm evening look for constellations
  • Discover a new park
  • Go for a bike ride 
  • Set up an obstacle course
  • Have a relay race
  • Splash in the puddles
  • Make mud pies
  • Plant flower or vegetable seeds or seedlings
What are your favorite springtime outdoor activities to do with your kids? Please feel free to share your experiences with the above ideas or share your own ideas. 

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