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Roundup: 9 Summertime Activities For The Kids

by on Jun 18, 2013

Projects for Preschoolers

Summer break is always fun at first, but sometimes as the novelty wears off and the days get hotter, the kids need some help finding things to do. Make sure they don’t utter the phrase “I’m bored” ever again with these enjoyable games and activities.       

Kids are blowing bubbles and painting their faces at an outdoor event.

1. Play a game of rainbow tag using face paint. Check out the instructions here. [Photo: Spoonful]

2. Bubble Snakes are a fun activity for the littles ones. Find out how to make one here. [Photo: We Made That]

A blue tent with a blanket and buckets in front next to a grass scene with scrabble blocks on it.

3. Host a campout party! Find ideas for this fun party here. [Photo: Hostess With The Mostess]

4. Play Bananagrams backyard style with this giant version of the popular game. [Photo: Constantly Lovestruck]

Children playing games together in the backyard.

5. Sponge water balls are an easy DIY project, and provide hours of backyard fun afterward. Make your own using these simple instructions. [Photo: It’s Overflowing]

6. Water Balloon catch is another fun one… check out the details here. [Photo: Spoonful]

Several colored straws in two cups of liquid, two people standing on a playground looking at rings drawn on the pavement, several rolls of chevron ribbon.

7. Bubbleshooters are great entertainment for the kids too… find out how to make one right here, and your kid will be busy for hours. [Photo: Kids Activities Blog]

8. Set up a game of sponge bullseye in your driveway. [Photo: Mamas Like Me]

9. Put a spin on the classic game of bowling with this toilet paper roll game… perfect for the driveway too! [Photo: Projects For Preschoolers]

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