Homeschool.com’s 101/103 Things To Do This Summer list contains lots of great activities and educational ideas. Some are perfect for the 4th of July! For example –
- Carve a watermelon! There are great ideas in the link below. Parental assistance may be necessary. http://www.watermelon.org/Carvings
- Compete in a sack or wheelbarrow race.
- Learn and tell summer jokes. http://www.bestfamilyadvice.com/summer-jokes-for-kids.html
- Have an old-fashioned weenie roast and make your own mustard. There are over 100 recipes for mustard at the following link: http://www.melborponsti.com/inxmtd.html
- Understand the science behind fireworks. http://www.howstuffworks.com/innovation/everyday-innovations/fireworks.htm
Want to see the entire list? It’s here.
And here is a link to the Summer Survival Guide for Parents: How to Create a Summer of Wonder, Discovery and Fun! as well as the accompanying FREE Summer Survival Guide Planner.
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