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50 Low-Tech Things Your Kids Can Do this Summer
I’ve a confession to make, or maybe this is already obvious: we’re a pretty low-tech family. We made a foray in Legos this year, and my 11-year old plays Runescape from time to time, but aside from that the kids at least are more or less off the grid (not me, though, give me my broadband connection and my Macbook and I’m a happy girl). So this list of easy, fun, old-fashioned activities for kids* really appeals to me, but even the most die-hard Dora fan needs to change it up once in awhile, don’t you think? Even better, a lot of these ideas are on the British side so they’re new to me and maybe you too!
How about a bug hunt? Fashion show? Making papier-mache masks (we already have plans for that one)? Building a house of blankets? Or oooh, a treasure hunt! A good many of these ideas take little or no parental participation, or take some set-up after which you can get to blogging or a nap or just open a bottle of wine, what the hell?
I’m ready to try a good many of these. What about you? Ready to burn through the rest of summer with some great activities?
*Points if you get the “Swallows and Amazons” reference from the article, and extra bonus points if you get it and you’re not British.
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superblondgirl commented on Jan 01 70 at 12:00 amWe live 2 miles from the beach, so that’s where we spend a lot of our summer. We build sand castles, find crabs, try to catch fish, swim and float. Then we come home and shower and snuggle up with a book before nap time. Those are the best low-key summer days.
Anonymous commented on Jan 01 70 at 12:00 amIf it’s not too hot, a picnic and a playground is what I like to do. I bring an iPod with an audiobook on it. That makes it easier for me keep an eye on my daughter. It’s great for my daughter since she’s an only child and this is a way for her to get to know some of the other kids in the neighborhood.
Anonymous commented on Jan 01 70 at 12:00 amOne of my summertime favorites is simply leaving the car at home. We take a city bus to wherever we’re going (usually the library) and we have the greatest conversations on the way because I’m not driving and because the radio isn’t blaring.
Anonymous commented on Jan 01 70 at 12:00 amYay! Extra extra bonus pints to me1 Although I admit to not reading the Ransome series as a child – but I discovered them when working in a school library that had them. Sadly, I admit that even after reading the whole series twice, I still giggle everytime the name Titty is mentioned!
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