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50 plus one Fun Things to Do with Kids During Summer

How many times have your heard your kids say I'm bored. There's nothing to do at what promises to be the beginnings of a very long day.? In this wonderfully creative and thoughtful book, author Ann Kepler helps beleaguered moms and dads fill the long void of summer vacations, snow days, long weekends, holidays and empty afternoons with enjoyable, entertaining and educational activities designed to thoroughly engage both children and parents. The goal is a fun, yet educational entertainment for everyone.

It does not have to cost a fortune to keep kids happy and active. 50 plus one Fun Things to Do with Kids During Summer provides you with fun-filled activities that are suitable for a range of ages–from preschoolers to older children. Activities listed are organized by type and by age group to help you find the ones that appeal to you or are suitable for any given day.

Ann Kepler shows you how...

• To encourage play with old-fashioned toys and games that promote creativity, fitness and creativity.
• A local excursion can be fun and educational and how to get the most out of a museum trip, a day at the beach or a visit to a park.
• Indoor activities such as arts and crafts, board and card games and reading stimulate imagination and reinforce math and listening skills.
• Outdoor activities such as fishing, learning about birds and hiking teach kids about ecology and the environment around them.
• Additional resources included at the end of each chapter give you a broad idea of how you can adapt ideas to meet the needs of your kids and to tailor activities to your own situation.

Make room on your bookshelf for this wonderful reference so the next time you hear this familiar phrase, "There's nothing to do, I am so boo-o-ored" you will want to grab this book!

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