60 Wild Ideas for Summer Holidays 60 Wild Ideas for the Summer Holidays Full of summer fun ideas for kids age 5 – 12 that use the senses and engages a connection with the natural world. With 60 of them, that’s enough for one a day. They are all nature activities for kids. Some become little natural science projects and all are designed to promote a sense of wonder at the natural world. You’ll be involved somehow If you are looking for the “something to put in front of my child and hope they entertain themselves” sort of activity then you are probably at the wrong place. You may need to get involved with one or two of these, only for a few minutes to set them off. But you will enjoy it. You can’t go wrong There is no such thing a the correct answers or the right outcome. These activities aren’t particularly about outcomes, they are more about the process and the journey together. Although, the outcomes are quite intriguing and have lots to offer too. If, like often happens to me, kids get more more involved in playing in rock pools than making the beach art intended, it doesn’t matter. The fact that you got out there to do it and that they explored, thats whats important. Above all its about engaging the senses in nature, if you don’t know the name of the plant or bird, no bother. You looked, you saw and hopefully cherished a little bit. Other things you need you already have Outside of requiring eyes, ears, curiosity and wellies, below are a few things you might need. Most will be stuff you already have around the house: biscuits (idea 49) glue stick and arts and craft eyes notebook and pencil fruit, veg and food scraps. (ideas 11,29,10 ) household recycling items What you get access to the 6 page print friendly download to print at home. resources and links for your activities and to encourage more discovering. If you need to see what you might get up to have a look at a few photos. This pack encourages asking questions about things that might not usually be noticed. But above all engages using the senses and developes a sense of wonder Still reading? If you ‘re still reading, you must be interested. Love it if you tell others using the social clicks. #smarthappysummer Main Image : Melanie Black Photography * current exchange rate (on 19th june)
