Holl & Lane, Issue 2 option.pdf

familyBEACHThe beach is a summer given and definite hot spot.Not only is it a great place to simply go for a swim, buta perfect place to build sand castles or fly a kite.SIDEWALK CHALK ART PROJECTSometimes the best summer activities are right aroundyour home. Get out the chalk and have your childrentrace themselves, draw race car tracks to race theircars on or play hopscotch.BIKE RIDEFamily bike rides can be a wonderful family activityin the summer. Take a bike ride around the neighborhoodor maybe even a local bike trail.SCAVENGER HUNTCreating a list of things to search for outside can be aneducational way to get children engaged. Your scavengerhunt list could consist of finding things such asdifferent types of leaves, pinecones, flowers, and soforth.PICNICPlan a picnic! Pack a basket full of food and drinks andhead to a local park or even your backyard. Sit underthe shade of a tree with your family and enjoy a mealoutside.CAR WASHHave a family car wash on a sunny, summer day. Thisis a win-win for both parents and children because thecars get cleaned and the kids get to play with the hose.102 Holl & Lane, Issue 2