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Summer: A time of picnics, beach visits, road trips ... and gadgets? Although you may look to the summer months as a chance to cut the cord and get outside -- especially if you live in a northern latitude -- think twice before leaving your smartphone or tablet on the kitchen counter. These devices can run apps that can enhance your enjoyment of the precious summer sun.
Field trips conjure up images of long rides in a school bus and brown sack lunches. Just because school is out for the summer, doesn't mean that field trips are out, too. At the beginning of the summer, sit down with your children and talk about a variety of field trip possibilities. Give each child an empty album or scrapbook at the beginning of the summer and encourage them to fill the album with pictures and notes as you go on your field trips.
Daycare provides parents with an opportunity to have children socialize and be protected in a loving environment. For daycare providers that aim to help children meet their developmental milestones in a fun way, finding the right activities can be challenging. The summer is one of the best seasons to get outdoors with your day care, so with a little sunscreen and some imagination there are several activities that can provide hours of fun for the little ones.
Your classroom door will be the first thing your students see when they return from summer vacation for the new school year. By taking the time to craft a creative, funky portal, you can welcome them back to school in style.
Summer vacation can be fun without getting expensive. There are several FREE options to entertain the kids this summer. Here are a list of activities we do each summer to bring some cheap fun into the long summer stretch.
