It's The First Week of Summer Vacation

"Mom! I am bored. What are we going to do today? There isn't anything interesting going on! What can I do now?" Sound familiar? Tired of the Mall? Moms in my neighborhood have heard the same thing. During summer vacations the kids really want some structure to their activities. Not as much as during school but some. Due to budgets, we can't really afford camps on a weekly basis. I found out that lots of moms have great ideas for crafts, trips, and other ideas that don't break the bank. I wanted to put some of those ideas into one place for the Moms of Northern Virginia especially those of us who live in Loudoun County. I also wanted to put some great day trip activites on this blog that aren't just in DC or inside the beltway. There are great trips and activities not just here in Loudoun County but in the Shenandoah Valley area as well. Please feel free to add new ideas, activities, trips, and other fun stuff! I wanted to put all my notes in one place with this blog, and I don't mind sharing! Think of this as a Mom's Guide To Survive The Summer With Your Kids!!!!! Enjoy!

Ann

Friday, May 14, 2010

Craft of the Week--Nature Walk Memory Saver


Very easy project for toddlers to tweens. If you are at a national, state, regional, or even your local playground, nature walks are fun, exciting, and (scary) educational. Here is a great way to keep the memory of a great walk and keep your child's nature treasures for years to come.

1. While on a walk, have child bring a small bag for their treasures. This project is best with flat object such as leaves, thin flowers, pine needles, etc.
2. Roll out an 8 1/2 by 11 inch piece of contact or laminate paper. Fold in half to achieve a crease. Open laminate to full page. Peel away paper from the laminate.
3. Have child arrange their treasures on 1/2 side of the laminate paper.
4. Once arranged, fold empty side of contact/laminate paper over the treasure arrangement. Press out air bubbles. If needed, lay a large heavy book or flat object on laminate.
5. You can cut the corners for rounded look.
6. Makes for great book marks with the use of a hole punch and ribbon.

1 comment:

  1. Well,

    You have shared a very nice indoor activities for kids during their summer vacations.. These activities are creative and have learning for kids...

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