Needed:
Three newspapers
Bike to sit on
3 papers
Tape
Tape three papers on the floor with different points on them. Divide into two teams and have the first person on each team sit on the bike and throw each of the three newspapers at the paper targets. Whoever has the most points after everyone on the team has gone, wins.
We did this game at pack meeting, and it was really fun. It was great and the boys loved it.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
ksl.com - Read with kids during summer break, expert advises
I read this article on KSL.com and was very impressed. As I talk to Moms this Summer, I am so surprised that some just don't care about Summer Learning for their kids. I really liked this article and the fun ideas they put in.
ksl.com - Read with kids during summer break, expert advises
To take it one step further: They mentioned Utah history, why not go to some of the great Utah history sites. In fifth grade they do US history. Why not go to another state and save pamphlets and info from your state. Such a great idea. I have always loved the cooking and reading with kids. Anyway I hope you like it as well.
ksl.com - Read with kids during summer break, expert advises
To take it one step further: They mentioned Utah history, why not go to some of the great Utah history sites. In fifth grade they do US history. Why not go to another state and save pamphlets and info from your state. Such a great idea. I have always loved the cooking and reading with kids. Anyway I hope you like it as well.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Paper Rockets
We have done these in scouts twice and they are sooooooooooooo fun. It is fun if you are old or young. Anyway check it out and we are doing this as a family for the fourth of July! Pictures will be added later.
Needed:
Paper Rocket Launcher (can be made for less than 30 dollars)
Paper Rockets (you can buy them or make your own)
Air Compresser
Paper Rockets:
Make Your Own:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Rocket-with-Launcher/
Buy It:
http://www.itsablast.com/
Launcher:
Make Your Own:
http://www.nasa.gov/ (/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/High_Power_Paper_Rocket_Launcher.html)
Buy It:
http://www.itsablast.com/
Needed:
Paper Rocket Launcher (can be made for less than 30 dollars)
Paper Rockets (you can buy them or make your own)
Air Compresser
Paper Rockets:
Make Your Own:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Rocket-with-Launcher/
Buy It:
http://www.itsablast.com/
Launcher:
Make Your Own:
http://www.nasa.gov/ (/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/High_Power_Paper_Rocket_Launcher.html)
Buy It:
http://www.itsablast.com/
Swimming Lessons
Private vs. Public
So every Summer we do Swimming Lessons and I have to decide where I should go. And after years of Swimming Lessons this is what I have come up with.
Pro Private: Better Lessons, Longer swimming, More relaxed environment, Kids seem to get really one on one care.
Con Private: More expensive, You have to wait for each age group to have their lessons-which can be hours if you have lots of kids, Pool cleaning may or may not be up to code.
Pro Public: Every age group goes at the same time, Trained teachers, lifeguards, pool cleaned and up to code, Cheaper
Con Public: Bigger groups, hectic, smaller area to swim, no individual time,
So I have learned that they are both good, and it really just depends on your schedule, and what you think you can and can't do. This year the thought of just hanging out at a pool for hours, just doesn't sound fun, so we went with public, but overall I think I like Private the best.
Hopefully this helps you decide what to do. And remember Swimming lessons are worth the time and money. Right now as I am writing this and watching the news, they have reported two almost drownings. Swimming Lessons are a must.
So every Summer we do Swimming Lessons and I have to decide where I should go. And after years of Swimming Lessons this is what I have come up with.
Private
Pro Private: Better Lessons, Longer swimming, More relaxed environment, Kids seem to get really one on one care.
Con Private: More expensive, You have to wait for each age group to have their lessons-which can be hours if you have lots of kids, Pool cleaning may or may not be up to code.
PUBLIC
Pro Public: Every age group goes at the same time, Trained teachers, lifeguards, pool cleaned and up to code, Cheaper
Con Public: Bigger groups, hectic, smaller area to swim, no individual time,
So I have learned that they are both good, and it really just depends on your schedule, and what you think you can and can't do. This year the thought of just hanging out at a pool for hours, just doesn't sound fun, so we went with public, but overall I think I like Private the best.
Hopefully this helps you decide what to do. And remember Swimming lessons are worth the time and money. Right now as I am writing this and watching the news, they have reported two almost drownings. Swimming Lessons are a must.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Umbrella Ball!
Simple, but fun game. Get 1 umbrella and 5 pairs of rolled up socks. Then take turns throwing all five into the umbrella from about 10-15 feet away. The umbrella rolls, rotates, etc and makes it a challenge to get it in. Another way would be like shuffle board and have white socks 5, and then colored socks 5, and be on teams. That way you can try and knock someone else out. If you are in the umbrella at the end of your turn, 5 points. It is really a fun game.
Water Balloon Dodge Ball!
Have at least 5 water balloons per player. Divide into 2 groups on opposite sides of a line with each side having their balloons in a plastic tub. If you are hit with a water balloon you are out (like dodgeball). Last one in wins.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Shaving Cream Shoot Off!
Here is a new outdoor game to play with your kids, neighbors, family reunion, or just a fun day at the park. Hope you enjoy it!
Items needed: Water guns, shaving cream, water, and clothes to get wet in
Set up as many teams as you would like to have. Each team must have one large water gun filled with water and one team member willing to get wet. Make sure that all the designated targets don't have a shirt that has an iron-on design on the front, this prevents the game from being far. On the willing team member, squirt shaving cream on the front of their shirt. If you do the same design, it makes the amount of shaving cream the same for all teams. Each member of the team will get one squirt from the water gun to try and remove the shaving cream. You will rotate the team line until all the shaving cream is removed. The first team to remove the cream is the cream of the crop or in other words, "The Winners".
Items needed: Water guns, shaving cream, water, and clothes to get wet in
Set up as many teams as you would like to have. Each team must have one large water gun filled with water and one team member willing to get wet. Make sure that all the designated targets don't have a shirt that has an iron-on design on the front, this prevents the game from being far. On the willing team member, squirt shaving cream on the front of their shirt. If you do the same design, it makes the amount of shaving cream the same for all teams. Each member of the team will get one squirt from the water gun to try and remove the shaving cream. You will rotate the team line until all the shaving cream is removed. The first team to remove the cream is the cream of the crop or in other words, "The Winners".
Friday, June 3, 2011
Safety!
Four quick notes on safety:
1. Have your kids wear their helmets. I always sit watching the kids come from school and only one or two are wearing helmets. I have started thinking of an idea to get kids to wear them to school for next year, but maybe you should think of a reward for your kids for wearing them this SUMMER. If you have the same problem at your school, my idea is to ask McDonalds or Wendy's to give free ice cream coupons and give them to the cross guard. When she sees a helmet, she gives out a coupon.
2. Another safety note is about cars and drivers. Yesterday a friend's son came home telling her that a toddler had been killed when a car ran over him, backing up. Yes Sensors, rear video cam, mirrors, etc. help this from happening, but it is not 100%. The only thing that is, is walking around your car before you leave and REALLY watching and going slow. You don't want to kill a child, so slow down people and check out how you are driving.
3. Lets be mindful of the amount of water we have right now in the rivers (and I don't mean in just Utah). Also we need to have a big reminder of the dangers of Hot Tubs and Swimming Pools. Commit to watching your children closely. My husband just went camping with my little son, and in the same canyon, on the same day a child drowned. It was so sad and I kept thinking, "What if that had been my son?"
4. Streets. Need I say more. Put out some sort of Safety reminder while your children are riding bikes. It will help drivers slow down and look for your child. Teach your children bike safety and road safety. If you have TEENAGE drivers talk to them about children and how it would wreck their life if they killed one.
I know we are all so busy and stressed as Mothers. But just remember to watch your kids and even if you don't get all the dust in the house, or the dishes aren't done, you will be happy because they will be ALIVE.
1. Have your kids wear their helmets. I always sit watching the kids come from school and only one or two are wearing helmets. I have started thinking of an idea to get kids to wear them to school for next year, but maybe you should think of a reward for your kids for wearing them this SUMMER. If you have the same problem at your school, my idea is to ask McDonalds or Wendy's to give free ice cream coupons and give them to the cross guard. When she sees a helmet, she gives out a coupon.
2. Another safety note is about cars and drivers. Yesterday a friend's son came home telling her that a toddler had been killed when a car ran over him, backing up. Yes Sensors, rear video cam, mirrors, etc. help this from happening, but it is not 100%. The only thing that is, is walking around your car before you leave and REALLY watching and going slow. You don't want to kill a child, so slow down people and check out how you are driving.
3. Lets be mindful of the amount of water we have right now in the rivers (and I don't mean in just Utah). Also we need to have a big reminder of the dangers of Hot Tubs and Swimming Pools. Commit to watching your children closely. My husband just went camping with my little son, and in the same canyon, on the same day a child drowned. It was so sad and I kept thinking, "What if that had been my son?"
4. Streets. Need I say more. Put out some sort of Safety reminder while your children are riding bikes. It will help drivers slow down and look for your child. Teach your children bike safety and road safety. If you have TEENAGE drivers talk to them about children and how it would wreck their life if they killed one.
I know we are all so busy and stressed as Mothers. But just remember to watch your kids and even if you don't get all the dust in the house, or the dishes aren't done, you will be happy because they will be ALIVE.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
UGH!
I woke up this morning in a panic. School is ending in 1 day and 2 hours. I have done nothing to prepare myself for my kids to be home. Well I have bought their Summer school stuff, but that is it. So now I am motivating myself to get on the ball. Past Summer posts have showed lots of ideas of how I am going to organize the troops. Every year I try and change it up, to make it fun for the kids. So check out some of those ideas.
So this year we are doing the chore chart on the computer http://www.myjobchart.com/about_my_job_chart , I did not like this idea the first time I found this, but now that I moved my computer into a central location I really like this idea and my kids love it. It is easy to add rewards and add new jobs and teach the kids how to use a computer. We are also going to start a Summer Reading Chart. I got a poster board at a school supply store, it is pre-laminated with 300 squares on it. I also bought wet erase markers and wrote our Summer reading chart on the top. I also bought re-usuable stickers for it. Every book (or bigger kids so many pages, equals one square). When we get the poster board all filled up, we are going to go see the new movie, Cars 2.
Someone gave me an idea of putting treats, money, dollar toys, etc. in a jar and each day they get all their jobs done, they get to pick something out of the jar.
Anyway those are my new ideas for this Summer.
So this year we are doing the chore chart on the computer http://www.myjobchart.com/about_my_job_chart , I did not like this idea the first time I found this, but now that I moved my computer into a central location I really like this idea and my kids love it. It is easy to add rewards and add new jobs and teach the kids how to use a computer. We are also going to start a Summer Reading Chart. I got a poster board at a school supply store, it is pre-laminated with 300 squares on it. I also bought wet erase markers and wrote our Summer reading chart on the top. I also bought re-usuable stickers for it. Every book (or bigger kids so many pages, equals one square). When we get the poster board all filled up, we are going to go see the new movie, Cars 2.
Someone gave me an idea of putting treats, money, dollar toys, etc. in a jar and each day they get all their jobs done, they get to pick something out of the jar.
Anyway those are my new ideas for this Summer.
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