8 Springtime Activities to Do with Your Child
Have you been wanting to spend more time outside with your child? Now that the weather is warming up, it's the perfect time to get some fresh air and create meaningful connections with your child.
Check out the following 8 ways to play with your child this spring. I have also included some DIY (do it yourself) and further resources with these activities.
(Please note: This is not an extensive list. These are just 8 ideas to give you some ideas of ways to incorporate play time with your child into your every day routines.)
1. Play-Doh
Check out this recipe for how to make your own play-doh using items you may already have around your home!
2. Bubbles
Check out this recipe for how to make your own bubbles at home.
3. Nature Walk
Follow this link to find Nature Play and Learning Places local to where you live.
4. Water Play
Check out 25 water play ideas here.
5. Chalk
Check out these pictures of creative sidewalk chalk art.
6. Picnic
Check out these picnic ideas from funcheaporfree.com.
7. Gardening
Check out this website for more ways to get kids involved with gardening. They also have a FREE monthly newsletter!
8. Feeding Ducks
Check out this safety guide from Tractor Supply to ensure feeding ducks is both fun and safe for everyone involved.
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RESOURCES
https://www.expressiveartssandiego.com/what-is-expressive-arts
https://www.georgetownbehavioral.com/blog/expressive-art-therapy-for-children
https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/exc_020712.shtml
https://kidsgardening.org/for-caregivers/
https://ourbestbites.com/the-worlds-best-homemade-play-doh/
https://www.eenorthcarolina.org/
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/chalk-art--31314159900771632/