Are you looking for some fun outdoor activities for the kids? Messy art is perfect for summer (or any time the weather is warm enough to get outside). And when it comes to messy art, splat painting is fun and takes almost no prep. This spring try puddle painting for another low prep idea that’s […]
Squirt Gun Painting
My daughter loves painting. My son loves squirt guns. Put the two together and you have a fun outdoor summer activity: Squirt Gun Painting! Materials needed for Squirt Gun Painting: Squirt Guns Water Color Paper Liquid Water Colors or Food Coloring To prep for our colorful squirt gun fun, I filled each […]
Nature Study: Exploring Natural Clay
Are you ready to get messy? This week our Nature Study Series had us exploring natural clay! To find our clay, we headed for the local creek. The kids soon found the hard, grey rock-like lumps we were seeking. While they were interested in the fact that they could break the “rocks,” […]
Tin Can Stilts — Simple Outdoor Play
Sometimes simple is best. This is especially true when it comes to outdoor play. We had so much fun with the classic Paper Cup Phone that I decided to try another classic and make tin can stilts for the kids. They have been a huge hit! Affiliate ads may be used below. Make Tin Can Stilts Materials […]