101 Fun Things To Do in the Summer

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101 Fun Things To Do in the Summer

      

Summer activities for kids, crafts, outdoor fun, travel ideas, cool-down treats, and lots more! Plus, check out these super-fun water games and activities

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Before your family has a chance to say, "Mom, I'm boooored!" you can be ready with this list of great ideas. So, slather on the sunblock, grab your shades, and live it up this Summer!

Go Play!

Boogie Down in Your Living Room
Download these guaranteed kid-pleasers -- some of "your music" is even on the list!
Help Your Little Ones Make New Friends
At the playground or at daycare, sometimes they need a little help meeting new people.

Master the Jump RopeGames, songs, twirling techniques -- proof, once again, that the simplest toys can provide hours of fun!

 

Let Your Tween Girls Check Out These Sites
She's too old for Club Penguin and too young for Facebook. Luckily, tween girls have sites of their very own.

 

Try These Ball Games
When kicking, catching, and throwing grow old, don't just toss the ball in the closet. Decorate it with markers, try to catch it with towels, or make up new rules for kickball.

 

Chill Out with Yoga
They'll have fun trying to balance on one foot, and you'll both get to take a few deep breaths!

 

Rock Out with Some Musical Toys
Let tinkling melodies and crashing drums be your Summer soundtrack!

 

Have a Blast with These Outdoor-Only Toys
If you're gonna say, "You kids go play outside!" at least give them some awesome outdoor toys to play with.

 

Educate Yourself about Their Video Games
Got a video game junkie at home? ESRB's ratings can help you buy the best games for his age.

 

Let Them Read Graphic Novels
Reading is reading, whether it's a novel or the side of a cereal box. Just make sure you approve of the content! Bonus: struggling readers will benefit from the visual clues to the story.