The Beijing Olympic Summer Games are fast approaching! Help your children join in the excitement by hosting your own miniature-scaled events.
First, take the time to learn a little more about the Olympics. Find out what your kids know and fill in the gaps. Read a magazine or newspaper article together. If you don’t already [...]

It wouldn’t be summer without Kool-Aid! Kids of all ages (including adult kids-at-heart) like Kool-Aid, and it’s an inexpensive, healthier alternative to soda.
The Kool-Aid Challenge Activity
In this variation of a lemonade stand, the kids can sell Kool-Aid to make a little money. To add to the fun, customers can guess the “Invisible” flavor. If [...]

When you think of summertime activities for kids, a picnic must be on the list. However, this picnic includes a great big lunch in one great big picnic basket!
First, you need to determine a perfect picnic location. This could be a nearby park, campsite, or even your own back yard.
Great Big Picnic Basket
Next, find a [...]

On those beautiful summer picnics or camping trips, bring along this fun activity to help your kids explore nature!
What You’ll Need
It’s simple. For each child, create a list of various nature objects that children can collect or print our list below and attach it to a brown paper bag. Inside the bag, place two plastic [...]

Children love playing in the sandbox! It is one place they are allowed to get dirty. Why not send your kids out to the sand to hunt for dinosaur bones? This activity will keep your kids engaged in the sand for hours of exploration and play!
Making the Bones
Where are you going to find dinosaur bones? [...]

Here’s a great way to make Saturday or summer daily chores fun and exciting and change the way your kids feel about working around the home!
How It Works
Each child receives an envelope or pouch containing cards. On each of the cards there is a picture of the assigned chore. Children have a fun time [...]