With a new season upon us, I’m itching to get out and enjoy the warm weather. And since I have kids, that means that every summer project has to be kid-friendly as well. Still, being a parent doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice our creativity! We can still make some fun DIY projects (and even sneak in some learning) while spending time with the little ones. So here are a few projects that will keep your kids engaged this summer while maintaining your sanity:
Make a bird feeder out of a plastic bottle.
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Make a DIY sprinkler out of PVC pipe.
Blow bubbles and make some art.
Create a water slide using trash bags.
To create a water slide, you’ll need a large plastic sheet (like the kind used for covering picnic tables) and two smaller plastic sheets (like those used for covering chairs). If you have a large trash bag around, that can be used instead.
Place the small plastic sheets over one another and wrap them in an extra-large garbage bag. Take turns sliding down your new water slide!
Whip up some homemade sidewalk chalk- it’s easy!
Outdoor chalk art provides hours of family fun.
Outdoor chalk art provides hours of family fun. It’s easy to find and use, and it won’t damage your home or yard.
What’s more, you can use chalk for almost any surface—grass, concrete sidewalk, driveway…you name it! Chalk is also easy to clean up: just sweep away the excess with a broom or hose down the area after use. You can even make your own chalk from scratch by mixing one part cornstarch with three parts water in a bucket (just add food coloring). Once you’ve made enough for everyone in your household to have their fill at least once during summer break, store them in an airtight container until needed again next year. Finally: if you want some help making it look good this time around so that when school starts back up again next fall everyone remembers how much fun they had while being outside together doing something educational without having any idea what else was going on around them…
I need to get out more with my kids.
You need to get out more with your kids. Summer is the perfect time to plan fun activities that will be both memorable and educational. Here are five great ways to do just that:
It may seem like a lot of work to organize one of these projects with our children at first, but when we see their faces light up and hear their laughter, we will realize how easy it is to make a difference in their lives while they are learning important skills. A fun outdoor project is just what the family needs after being cooped up inside all winter long!
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These are very cute ideas! Thank you for sharing!