The sound of a wind time in the summer breeze is very relaxing and making one can occupy the children for an afternoon. The materials you will need are items that will make a pretty sound when they rub against each other (shells, beads, or eve...

The library is a magical place to children, full of so many books, magazines, and movies that they can take home to use and then bring back. But most libraries offer more to children than just being able to take home books. A library is a com...

Start your children on the road to business success by teaching them the basics of running their own lemonade stand. An actual stand isn’t necessary, you can bring out a small table and chairs for the kids too. If it is a hot and sunny day, p...

This activity will require some planning before school is out and is meant for children who are already reading and writing. With the help of the child’s teacher you can arrange a pen pal system or get the mailing addresses of all the children...

Kids love to play with other kids. Joining a sports team will give them the opportunity to play with other kids, learn the rules of a sport, and have some structured play time. All of this while giving mom and dad a break. There are sports...

The idea of a circus can make a child’s eyes light up. If there isn’t one coming to your town or city this summer help the kids put on one of their own. You can be the ring master and invite over friends and family to watch the finished produ...

Sidewalk chalk or even regular chalk is inexpensive and kids will love being able to draw on the road or on another piece of concrete. The beauty of sidewalk chalk is the no clean-up required rule. The next time it rains it will all be washed...

Store bought play dough is fun to play with but you can make your own at home for less and part of the fun is making it with the kids. Here is a easy to follow recipe that can be made on the stove or in the microwave: * 1 cup of flour * 1 ...

Sleeping out in the wilderness in a tent or camper may seem a little bit intimidating with children but it doesn’t have to be. Kids love to be outside and camping is a part of growing up. If you really don’t think that camping out in the wood...

Here is a summer activity that can last the entire summer. Helping the kids grow their own garden is fun and they will be able to reap the benefits before school starts again by harvesting their own vegetables. This activity will require so...