Summer Fun

Nature Scavenger Hunt  
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A fun way to explore a backyard, neighborhood or local park while obtaining the benefits of fresh air, sunshine, and exercise. 

Click Here to print a toddler treasure hunt activity sheet.   Mark off each item with a crayon as it is found, or use stickers to cover each picture.
Click Here to learn more
about activities for
4-7 year olds & 8-10 year olds.

from: the Nature Conservancy
Binoculars ~
Toddler Craft for a Scavenger Hunt.

Instructions Here....
Re-Purpose an empty egg carton for a scavenger hunt "treasure" collector.
Click here to print a label, checklist, and more.
Click Here to see more scavenger hunt ideas...

So Much To Do!

List of 100
from digitalreflections.typepad.com

photo: digital reflections

50 Activities in a Jar
from overthebigmoon.com

photo: over the big moon via pinterest

Good Clean Fun

photo & idea by:
La-lashomedaycare@blogspot.com
This GIANT bubble refill jar allows kids to blow bubbles to their heart's content!  Helpful "where to purchase" instructions and a homemade bubble recipe equals  smiles for grown ups and kids.

Check out the fun site La-La's Home Daycare for everything you need to know to bring on the backyard bliss!
photo & idea from:
RealSimple.com
What more to do?  Try a Kazoo!
This musical idea encourages kids to dip the big end of a kazoo into bubbles for a two-in-one toy that creates a sudsy symphony.

Find more Real Simple re-purposing ideas here.

Good "Dirt"-y Fun 

Make a Mud Kitchen

Create a natural play space for kids in the garden.  For ideas, click here.
photo via thenaturalchildlearningcommunity.com

Take a Mud Bath

Help kids get dirty! Mud benefits the immune system, heart, and skin, as well as emotional well-being.  

photo via mnn.com      

               Go Barefoot

Go barefoot to give your health a natural boost.  Learn more at Mother Nature Network.