Here are just a few ideas for Outdoor things to do. Again, we have all ages over here & the asterisk is next to things they have to ask to do. :)
Outdoor Ideas:
Free things to do At Home: These are free assuming that you already own the materials. :)
*roller blade/roller skate
*skate board/scooters
Play Ball:
Volleyball
Softball
Baseball
Soccer
whiffle balls
play Frisbee
* Basketball: Our kids have to ask to shoot baskets because the hoop is in the front yard. :)
Playground balls: Teach a little one how to roll, or kick a ball back & forth
Explore the yard: We have TONS of frogs & some snakes. The girls like to look for them. :)
sand and water activities...Be sure to supervise
bring music outside and dance
Set up a small tent & play camp
*Make a hopscotch out of stepping stones. You can paint them & put the kids' footprints on them, or just let them decorate them.
Here's a link that shows how to make these:http://www.homeenvy.com/db/0/940.htm We are looking forward to making these soon. I'll post pictures of the final product. :)
Bubbles: We have some FUN bubble wands that we purchased here: http://www.bubblewand.com Even our big girls love these! :)
Sidewalk chalk: Here's a recipe to make your own: http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/craftsupplies/ht/SidewalkChalk.htm
We usually just buy it. Here is a place that sells it in bulk:
http://www.dickblick.com/products/sargent-art-sidewalk-chalk/#photos
I haven't ordered from this site, but I am planning to soon. :)
Jump Rope: Alone, or try jumping together where two hold the rope & one, or two jump. :)Here's a fun site that sells them & also has other fun jump rope info. http://www.jumprope.com/
*Make mud pies: They DEFINITELY have to ask first to do this. :)
*roller skate/roller blade
*take a walk with mom & explore/bring the dog
*Have a picnic
*outdoor games: Here's a link for more outdoor game ideas: http://www.indianchild.com/outdoor_games.htm
Tag/freeze tag
red rover
4-square
Hot Potato
kickball
Play telephone
3-legged race
potato sack race
Set up an obstacle course
*paint: Kids can try to paint what they see outside, or you can set up a table and let them finger paint. :)
scavenger hunt
*Create a treasure hunt for them (leaving clues around the house or yard)
*Take pictures of things in nature to learn about and start a nature journal
*ride bikes
*water balloon fight
play board games on a blanket in the grass
*plant flowers in pots, or in ground
*Decorate pots for planting flowers. Here's a link:
http://www.diylife.com/2007/09/11/flower-pot-fun-for-you-and-the-kids/
These would be cute to make for Mother's Day. :)
Make Homemade Popsicles: We have to do this because we have a child that is allergic to food dyes. They are much better and
you can make so many different kinds of combinations. :) You can use all natural fruit juices, or even use yogurts that don't
contain unhealthy ingredients. :) . Cascade Fresh brand Yogurt has a Dreamsicle yogurt that is SO GOOD. We have put that
into the forms and made Dreamsicles. :) They were REALLY GOOD!!! :) We have purchased a lot of different Popsicle forms
from Amazon.com. They have a great selection & aren't too pricey. :)
*Tie dye shirts: http://www.ehow.com/how_2256282_easy-tie-dye-shirts-kids.html
*bring out chairs and blankets and make a fort outside. :)
*wash the car together
*garden
pull weeds: I know I'm pushing it, but some kids actually like doing this. Sadly, none of mine do. :)
bring pillows and blankets and lay in the grass at night, looking at the stars and talk/tell stories
Make a pinata: This can take several days to make, but is a lot of fun. :) You can fill it with special treats, or even messages. :)
Here is a link: http://jas.familyfun.go.com/crafts?craftid=10750&page=CraftDisplay
Obedience train the dog. :) You can teach them a new trick. Here is a link: http://www.dailydogtricks.com/index2.html
Away from Home:
Free Ideas:
Letterboxing: We are looking forward to trying this. Here's a link that explains this fun activity:http://www.letterboxing.org/GettingStarted/
Take them to a playground and pack a picnic
Go on a nature walk and take a camera
Bird watching. :) We live near an Audubon society where you can visit and picnic and just enjoy viewing birds. :)
Go to the Library. They usually have activities planned. Look online to see what is planned into their monthly schedule.
Volunteer as a family
http://childcare.about.com/cs/volunteerism/qt/volunteer.htm
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/vfamily/volunteer/
Have cost involved:
You can buy the kids a disposable camera and let them take some photos on a nature walk. ;)
Go to the beach & play in the sand
Go to the Children's Museum
Go to a historical Museum
Go to the Chinese/Japanese Gardens
Go to the Zoo
Go out for ice cream. Get it to go and eat it in the park
camping
fishing
Here are a few links that I found with great indoor and outdoor activity ideas. :)
http://fun.familyeducation.com/play/outdoor-activities/33394.html
http://www.funattic.com/game_list.htmhttp://zenhabits.net/2007/02/100-ways-to-have-fun-with-your-kids-for
/http://www.catholicmom.com/tv_free.htm
http://www.frugalmom.net/tv_free_activities.htm
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