10 Fun & Educational Places To Take Your Kids This Summer
Summer is a time for fun and a time for learning! It’s also a great time to explore and take your children to new and exciting places. There are so many educational and entertaining places for parents and their kids. Below are some ideas on places to go. Look to see what your city or town offers. Chances are there are some great activities planned for the summer with many of them being free or next to free!
Here is a list of 10 fun and educational places to take your kids this Summer. Most of these are free to very cheap and available in your town! Enjoy!
Take Your Kids to the library. Most libraries offer activities for all age groups and it can be alot of fun!
Take your kids to the movies! Lots of children’s movies come out during the summer and this is a great way to beat the heat! Take them during the daytime for lower prices!
Go to a museum! There are so many different types of museums to visit. Find one in your area that you and your kids will enjoy together. Maybe a dinosaur museum, a science museum, or a baseball museum.
Go to a local farm! Kids loves farms, corn fields and farm animals. Arrange a time to visit a farm before summer vacation is over!
Go on a nature adventure! You could take your kids on a hike through the woods, go to a cave, a local lake, or any natural habitat!
Go to a yard sale or flea market! Shopping is always fun but shopping at a yard sale or flea market is a whole new experience for kids! The value of money can be taught here too!
Go to a lake, community pool or ocean. Kids love water and one of the above should be local in your area.
See a play! Find a live play in your area that appeals to kids!
Go on a historic adventure! Take your kids on adventure of your local or state history. Visit various historical sites.
Go to a drive-in theater. Yes, there are still some drive-in theaters around and what a treat it would be for the kids!
More Fun Things To Do With Your Toddler This Summer
Have you run out of ideas of things to do with your baby or toddler during the heat this Summer ? Well, here are a few ideas for you to try out this summer with your baby or toddler or even your preschooler! My baby and preschooler just love to do these things!
1.) Catch lightning bugs together in the evening. Put them in a jar and name them! Take some photos of them then let the bugs go!
2.) Go on a Bug/Frog hunt. Look for worms, ants, flies, Junebugs, beetles,etc.. Also look for frogs or turtles. Name them and talk about them. This is a really fun learning experience! My son and I was just out yesterday trying to catch frogs and bugs! We also saw 2 deer cross behind our home. They were beautiful!
3.) Play in the water! This is what kids love during the summer! Play in the pool or squirt each other with water guns! Let them play in the rain too ( unless it’s lightening or thundering! Safety first!)They will be thrilled!
4.) Have a fun car wash! Let the kids help! You will have every car clean in no time!
5.)Have a picnic in the yard! Everyone loves a picnic especially the kids!
6.) Blow bubbles! You can either buy them or make your own really cheap! Play bubble blowing games! Here is a link to make your own bubbles from stuff you have around your home, Make Your Own Bubble Mixture
When Does A Baby Become A Toddler?
Transitioning from baby to toddler begins around the age of one. I like to think of full on toddler-dom being anywhere from 18 months old to 35 months old. But according to the experts, babies become toddlers when they hit 12 months or 1 year of age.
My son is currently 32 months old and I still consider him a toddler. I won’t consider him a preschooler until he hits age 3 or a little older.
The toddler stage can be somewhat difficult for the parents & the toddler because this is a time of learning independence, defiance, frustration, emotions, and an “I’m the center of the universe” attitude for the toddler. These are all normal developments and emotions.
It’s also one of the most important and crucial developmental stages in a child’s life so make sure you empathize with your toddler in this normal stage they are going through. Parent with patience, understanding, gentleness, and love. Positive parenting goes a long way. Do not physically discipline or a punish a child of this age. Appropriate toddler discipline can be done if the form of time outs or natural consequences. Here is a great article on age-appropriate toddler discipline
Overall, be involved in your toddler’s life, stay engaged, and show them the world in a positive & loving way! Provide them with a loving & nurturing home, nutritious food, tons of books, and lots of creative activities & play!
No Professional Photos Allowed In The Contest
Although we agree that professional photos of kids are super cute, we still do not allow professional photos in our baby contest. We only allow snapshot photos taken by parents/grandparents or another family member on our website and baby photo contest. Below is a list of frequently asked questions regarding the photos allowed on our free baby photo contest.
What kind of camera can I use for my snapshot photo?
You can use any kind of camera for your snapshot photo from a simple point and shoot camera to a D-SLR. We don’t care as long as it’s not a professional portrait.
What is a snapshot photo?Â
A snapshot photo is any photo that is taken quickly and spontaneously by you that is eye-catching, memorable & fun! Here are a few examples.
You can also view all of our past winners for sample photos.
What constitutes a professional photo - or define professional photo?Â
A professional photo is any photo taken by a photo studio or professional photographer. Examples include but are certainly not limited to the following portrait studios: JC Penny, Sears, the picture people, Olan Mills, local photo studios/photographers, Wal-mart, holiday potraits from local malls/stores and more.
Why aren’t professional photos allowed in your baby contest?
We do not allow professional photos because the photographer owns the copyright to that photo and we are legally not allowed to host that photo on our site without the photographers permission. Additionally, allowing professional photos would not be fair to those submitting snapshots.
If you submit a professional photo it will be deleted from our contest without notice.
Enter the free baby photo contest today. Here are more tips, How Can I Win The Free Baby Photo Contest?Â
Easy Quesadilla Recipe For Kids
> From our Easy Kid-Friendly Recipes
Here is an easy kid-friendly snack or great for a quick filling dinner recipe. It’s healthy too!
Ingredients You Will Need for the Quesadilla:
small flour tortillas
mozarella and sharp cheddar cheese
trans fat free butter/margarine
salt & pepper
you can also add other items to personalize your own quesadilla such as tomatoes, olives, onions, green peppers & mushrooms
Directions For Recipe:Â
Place non-stick skillet on medium heat, add butter. Then place tortilla flat in the skillet, add cheeses and place another tortilla on top of it. Fry on each side until cheese is melted and quesadilla is done to your liking. This should take 2-3 minutes or less.
Use sour cream for dipping
Add salt & pepper to taste. Enjoy this fun kid friendly recipe.
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