With summer here, maybe you’re looking for something new to do. We’ve posted lots on fun kid activities, so I thought I’d round up a good bunch of stuff that you and more importantly, your kids, might enjoy. Don’t forget, if all else fails, there’s always a picnic at the park.

Nature based fun:  

Nature Experiment – Make Your Own Rain Bowl
Journey North: One of the best earth-based youth activities available
Make Your Own Solar Light!
Ditch your watch and use the sun to tell time

Messy & colorful fun:  

Make Your Own Natural, Colorful Dyes
Homemade Organic Paint Soap for Kids
Fun Beach or Sandbox …read more

This is a really fun experiment for kids I read about in a magazine a few years back. I wish I had the magazine for the photos. I don’t so I had to actually draw my own graphics. The picture by the way is a little crude since I’m in the middle of a move I couldn’t find the ruler or markers (packed). I had to use crayons and draw the lines free hand (sorry). But the project is great!
This maze will teach kids about the power of solar and show them just how clever plants are.
Materials needed:

A large cardboard …read more