Play Outside
It's summertime! And that means it's time to get outside and play. After all, it's outdoors where some of the best learning happens. With treaure hunts, extreme hopscotch, Syllable I Spy, and so much more, you'll have a week's worth of outdoor fun that will keep your kid's mind and body active this summer.
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Builders and Bulldozers
Help your child stay physically and mentally active with this group aerobic fitness game that's good for the heart and mind alike.
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Play Twist and Turn
Here's Twist 'N Turn: let your preschooler or pre-kindergartener be outside and active while learning about shapes, colors, directions, and word recognition.
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Play Extreme Hopscotch!
Take the classic game to a new level, by including super fun directions inside the chalk-drawn boxes.
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Go on a Hike with CURIOUS GEORGE!
There are all sorts of words to learn when you go outside. This activity from PBS KIDS' Curious George can get you started with a few.
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Sight Words Water Game
Try this fun outdoor game to improve your first grader's reading skills. This activity is perfect for summer!
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Read Rover, Green Rover
Bring the classic game of "Red Rover" up to date with color and shape recognition skills for your child.
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Play Syllable I Spy
You've probably played the game "I Spy." It's perfect for long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice syllables.
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Summer Bucket List: Get Outdoors!
It's summertime, and the possibilities are endless! Experience the best of summer with this bucket list, the perfect way to keep fun going all season long.
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Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Invite budding naturalists to sharpen their observation skills with this colorful, printable scavenger hunt.
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DINOSAUR TRAIN Nature Treasure Hunt
Next time you're outside, go on a treasure hunt with this activity from PBS KIDS' Dinsosaur Train. Then, write all about your nature treasure loot!
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Backyard Archeology
This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.
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Map Your Own Treasure Hunt
Treasure hunts are tons of fun and they're a great way to introduce maps. Set the stage, and your kid's imagination will do the rest.
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