More Ideas For the Summer Solstice

The countdown has begun.  Only 11 more days until midsummer.  This will probably be my last post of activities for the kids and family to enjoy together on the Solstice.  Be sure to hoover over the words to check for a link.

• read The Summer Solstice by: Ellen Jackson
• backyard camp out
• play in the sprinkler
• work in the garden
• roast marshmallows in your bonfire
• go on a nature hike
• go on a walk and collect natural treasures
• bake some sun shaped cookies: adorn with yellow frosting and orange & red sprinkles
• blow bubbles: tons of homemade recipes for bubble making
• bubble blowing without a wand
• make your own bubble wands
• midsummer mementos wreath
• create a sundial
• drying flowers
• make baggie ice cream: easy and fun
• painting a flower pot
• embellish flip flops
• embellish flip flops too
• dazzling sun project
• nature mobile
• paper plate sun craft
• change out your nature table: include lots of flowers, green/nature items, artwork from your children, etc.

We are in desperate need of changing and cleaning up our nature table.  I think that might have to be a priority this weekend.  The boys have missed being able to decorate and add to it lately.  They patiently are waiting to be able to adorn our nature table with signs of summer as we gather from nature this season.