A few weeks ago, I wrote a post called “The Lazy Days of Summer,” praising the value of play – for all of us.
So now I’m following up with some practical ideas for family play.
Once or twice a week we’ll visit a new idea for family summer play, right here.
So, get ready. It’s time to have some summer fun with your kids.
Before we take off into Idea Land, let’s talk about the nuts and bolts a second.
Spontaneous, off-the-cuff fun is great, but let’s face it – often, if you don’t plan for something, absolutely nothing happens. So once you’ve decided on an idea, plan for it.
Put it on the calendar. That will make the kids anticipate it all the more. And don’t forget to buy or gather what you need to make it happen. There’s nothing worse than getting your kids hyped up about something, and then not being able to follow through.
Here’s today’s idea: Grow something.
Inside or out, big or small – just grow something. Buy seeds, gather tools, pick a spot, and get started.
This activity will continue long after today. You’ll need to check your progress, water, weed, and finally, hopefully harvest!
If your outside efforts don’t take, try growing a little something inside or on the patio.
If you can’t grow in your yard, look around. Offer to help a neighbor with his or her garden. Take your kids over and help your neighbor weed and water. They’ll get experience with not only gardening, but with reaching out, forming relationships, and helping others.
So, take the challenge – grow something. Work as a team, and let love take root.
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For the love of summer,
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