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Summer Fun


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


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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.
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Click Here to learn more
about activities for
4-7 year olds & 8-10 year olds.


from: the Nature Conservancy


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Binoculars ~
Toddler Craft for a Scavenger Hunt.

Instructions Here....
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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

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photo: digital reflections

50 Activities in a Jar
from overthebigmoon.com

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photo: over the big moon via pinterest

Good Clean Fun


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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!
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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

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

Take a Mud Bath

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

photo via mnn.com      

               Go Barefoot

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