School's Out!

A summertime guide to keeping your sanity while your kids
have the best. summer. ever. 

If you have kids in school, you know the months of free time between May and September aren’t easy to fill. Where kids see endless blue skies of opportunity, you see two looming storm clouds: hunger and boredom. ehow to the rescue! This special collection of articles and videos teaches you and your kids how to create fun summertime things for inside and outside the house — from easy snacks to an outdoor movie theater, as well as crafts for rainy days and early mornings when Mom wants to sleep in (good luck, Mom!).  

Snacks & Sweet Treats

 

Fun Crafts

Bird feeder craft idea for kids
Make Your Own Bird Feeders
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pressed flowers in a flower press
DIY Flower and Plant Pressing Kit
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Popsicle Chalk
Make Your Own Popsicle Chalk
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Finished simple weaving on a stick loom
Weaving on a Stick Loom
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Beach Towels
Ice-Dye Beach Towels
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Seasonal Sensory Bottles
Seasonal Sensory Bottles DIY
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DIY Kids' Kaleidocope
DIY Kids' Kaleidoscope
Get Crafty

Summer Activities