Outdoor Summer Activities
I try to focus on outdoor activities in the summer for my daughter. When she’s in school, she has homework and studying. She’s usually so worn out from her full day at school and her after school work, that she only has about an hour for free time. She will choose to go outside sometime, but most of the time, she talks on the phone to her friends, plays on the computer or with video games. (She does get outside time at school at recess and PE, which she loves.)
But with no school, she has a lot of time on her hands, time to be a child and do things she enjoys. With my health issues, the heat can be harmful for me, so I try to set up play dates at our house where she can play in the fenced in yard with her friend, or go to a friend’s house to play outside.
Some of the things she enjoys doing outside:
- Basketball – My daughter is into sports of all kinds. We got her a toddler’s basketball set then was given a regular size hoop from a neighbor that didn’t use it any more. It’s a bit tall for her, but she still likes to learn to dribble and attempt getting it into a the hoop.
- Playing Tag – Any type of running game is tops on her list. She’s quite fast and loves to let off some energy.
- Roller Skating – We bought her a pair when she was tiny. It was more of a walk and roll pair. Those got her started to feel comfortable on wheels and now she can skate with the best of them!
- Sprinkler Time – We don’t do this often because of wasting water, but when we give in the smile on her face makes it worthwhile. We set a timer so she knows it won’t last long and we save some of the water in a small pool for later.
- Chalk Drawing – Give her some chalk, our driveway and some time and you’ll find colorful pictures everywhere.
- Inventing Games – I’m always amazed at her ability to make up something fun to do. There’s no need for toys, just a friend or two, some nice weather and imagination.
Give a child the outdoors and they’ll find a way to have fun. It doesn’t have to cost anything or you can grab few things at the Dollar Store. Go to a park, grab a pail, shovel or a hulu hoop. Surprise them with some snacks and always have some ice water ready.
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