What are some cheap, educational and fun summer activities for kids?

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   Turtlewomanposted 12 years ago

   What are some cheap, educational and fun summer activities for kids?
   
   School will be over before you know it. Have you thought about summer activities to keep them occupied?

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   reeder73posted 12 years ago

   Have you ever made play dough at home? It is really simple and inexpensive. Boys and girls from 6 yrs and up would be thrilled to make play dough with little to no supervision depending on the child. read more

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   miss_jkimposted 12 years ago

   Every summer children look forward to having a break, and while kids long for freedom, parents fear they will spend too much time behind the television, on the computer, playing video games, or getting into trouble. read more

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   ElleBeeposted 12 years ago

   Not sure of the ages of your children, but there are lots of activity options!
   
   Visits to the library are educational and free. And most libraries have summer reading programs.  Many libraries also have museum passes you can use to go visit the local children's museum, art museum, science museum etc. for free or very discounted.
   
   And lettign your child play outside can also be educational! I learned a lot as a kid just by spending time outside with my neighbors.  We managed to build and create forts, rescue a small turtle, and learn about all sorts of nature things.  Planting a garden could also be very educational.  The kids could help with watering the plants, weeding etc. and learn about the growing process! Plus kids are often to eat that "gross broccoli" or "yucky squash" when they had a part in helping it grow

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