8 fun things to do on National Children’s Day
Spend more time with your children on Saturday, 7 November.
Swing in a hammock
Snuggle close to your child, and sway the afternoon away. Look for pictures in the clouds and watch them change, or read books to each other.
Do yard work together
Toddlers can help pull weeds and sprinkle the flowers with a tiny watering can. Have a kid-size rake and a bubble-blowing lawnmower on hand.
Play dress-up
Collect funny hats, gloves, purses, flowing gowns, and ‘superhero cape’ at a garage sale or thrift store. Slip into your new finery, and have a make-believe garden party, Spiderman adventure, or masquerade ball.
Build a secret fort
Drape old sheets over lower tree limbs and clotheslines. Eat supper there. Stay up and listening to ‘night sounds’.
Hold a car wash
Park your car in the driveway and let your child give it a good scrub with a bucket of water and sponge or with the garden hose. Get the whole family involved for added fun.
Go on a bug safari
Dig for worms, scout for lizards, and hunt for frogs and tadpoles. Marvel at an ant carrying an oversize crumb.
Befriend a firefighter
Bake cookies and deliver them to your local fire station. The firefighters will appreciate the surprise and your child will meet some heroes, see those awesome trucks up close, and learn a lesson about giving to others.
Chalk it up
Everyone loves sidewalk chalk. Use the glow-in-the-dark kind so you and your child can glimpse your artwork from the window at bedtime.
Source: www.parents.com
