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It's that time of year again, summer is quickly coming to an end and school will be open soon. For many of us that's not going to look the same, covoid-19 has many of us changing our children’s school plans. 


No matter what type of learning you choose for your child your will need supplies. This list will help you find it for both in school and virtual learning. 


I’ve searched for some of the best deals. Best of all you’ll have options: purchasing in store, online or pick up/drive up. Whatever you feel most comfortable with.


The list starts off with Target items and ends with Amazon. 


TARGET FINDS

Check out: School link assist



BACKPACKS

Target has a huge backpack selection online. 



Sierra Designs Crested Butte Daypack



LUNCH BOXES


Bentgo Fresh Leakproof & Versatile Compartment Lunch Box






WATER BOTTLES

BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING


Check out these adorable sneakers for girls:
Girls' S Sport by Skechers Bethanie Sneakers




Check out this adorable jean jacket that will go great with any outfit:

Girls' Jean Jackets - Cat & Jack Light Wash






FACE MASKS









VIRTUAL LEARNING

LAPTOPS


HEAD PHONES
J Buddies Wired Head Phones


AMAZON FINDS


Look at this adorable first day of school chalk board. It's perfect for all grades. This fun tradition is perfect for those doing virtual or brick mortar schools.


Check out more chalk boards here.

CLOTHING
As you would guess you'll see a lot of clothing options on Amazon. Here are some of my favorites.

Spotted Zebra Boys Short Sleeved Polos
Floral Maxi Dress



BACKPACKS
On Amazon the backpack choices are endless. I found a couple good quality ones your child is sure to love.






SCHOOL SUPPLIES
All kinds of school supplies on Amazon. You can buy sets which include multiple items, or individually. 


HEALTH and SAFETY
Choose from a huge variety of mask here.






DISTANCE LEARNING
The gear your child needs to be productive learning at home.

Magnetic Dry Erase White Board Foldable Double Sided 



JBL JR 300 On-Ear Headphones for Kids 




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Fun ideas for Forth of July


Independence Day is almost but sadly more and more events are being canceled for safety reasons resulting from: Covoid-19. Many family BBQ's have been scaled back and some Independence Day celebration are being put on hold. In this uncertain time we still need to celebrate this important Holiday. 

You're probably asking yourself "How do I make this a fun forth of July despite a pandemic?" I've gathered some ideas some fun ideas you may want try with your family this year. 

Have a Happy and safe holiday!

INDEPENDENCE DAY CRAFTS

By: Doodle Craft Blog 

Supplies Needed for Patriotic Tie Dye Shirt: 
Zip ties 
Cookie Cooling Rack 
Plastic Table Cloth 
Bucket of Warm Water 
Grocery Bags 

Follow the rest of the tie dye instructions here


American Flag Kids Craft Directions can be found here


From: Inspired Mom
If you don't have all the supplies you need at home check with your local dollar store. 

Supplies needed: 
Watercolor paper
Tissue paper (bleeding sheets) 
Painter’s tape
Star stickers
Small spray bottle

DELIOUS PATRIOTIC TREATS



From: Two Sister’s crafting
How adorable are these patriotic rice crispy balls? Super easy and featuring a favorite by kids, rice crispy treats.


Then follow these step by step direction to complete the rest of the treat here

 From: Tastes Better From Scratch 
Watermelon and blue berries yum! Try this fun and recipe for Forth of July, Fruit Sparklers are the perfect simple side dish. 

What you need to make fruit sparklers:
Ripe watermelon 
Fresh blueberries 

Follow the rest of the instructions here

From: Soulfully Made
This look so good! My family can't wait to try this on 4th of July. 

Find out all the delicious details and recipe here. 


PATRIOTIC GAMES


From: Joy in the works
You can swat the ballon like in tennis, kids can see who can hit the balloon the highest. 

To make the paper plate paddles: 
2 paper plates 
Red, white and blue paint
Paint brushes 
Masking tape
Red and blue balloons 
Large red popsicle sticks 

The rest of the instructions can be found here

From: Woo! Kids Jr. 
This is a fun game that's sure to make everyone laugh. 

You can print out copies here

From: Party Play Plan 
This game is very simple just give each player a bag of jelly beans and when you say go, they must use the jelly beans in the bag to create a flag. See who can make the best flag the fastest.


MORE FORTH OF JULY FUN 

Good old Potato sack race is such a fun game. Check out these patriotic potato sacks on amazon. Get out the camera you're sure to get some great photos from this. 

Why not light up the night with these patriotic flashing bulb necklaces. 

This kit is awesome and it includes:
Long 2-stick bubble powder ton make 2.5 gallons of bubbles, and a bubble mini-hoop. This will keep the kids entertained for quite awhile.



Simply secure the pre-packaged attachment to a hose and you'll have 100 water balloons ready to use in one minute per package, for a total of 300 balloons.

Great way to stay cool and have fun!


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FREE and CHEAP Things to do this Summer


Summer Break is upon us. I'm sure you're wondering "What can I do this summer with the kids that won't break the bank?" No worries we can help you with fun ideas to keep your kids busy this summer. Best of all, most of these ideas are FREE or CHEAP. 

Normally we have more options to choose from when it comes to indoor activities but because of Covoid-19 many things have been cancelled or postponed.

FREE INDOOR ACTIVITIES

Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and U.S. Trust Cardholders a free museum ticket on the first full weekend of every month at over 225 participating museums. Just present your Bank of America credit or debit card and photo ID.

Kids Bowl Free
Get 2 free games of bowling every summer day when you register HERE!
Get passes for free roller skating with KidsSkateFree.com. If your local roller rink doesn’t participate in this program, you can send them this letter encouraging them to join.


SUMMER READING

Visit your Local Library. 
Public libraries across the country offer summer programs for kids and teens. Although many might be doing it online this summer. Contact your local library to see what they’re doing.


Camp BOOK IT! from Pizza Hut
Track and reward your kids' reading for June, July and August in our digital dashboard. When they meet their monthly reading goal, they'll receive a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut! We'll also share fun activities and book recommendations each week to keep the fun going throughout the summer!

This summer, earn one free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program for kids in grades 1–6.

Follow these 3 steps:
1. Read any eight books this summer and record them in this Summer Reading Journal. Tell us which part of the book is your favorite, and why.

2. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between July1st and August 31st, 2020.

3. Choose your free reading adventure from the books listed here. 

  READING AT HOME



Check out Diary of a Wimpy Kid ​books. These books are great for kids in 4th grade to middle school. My son is 10 and loves them. Also some other fun graphic novels to read over the summer are Captain Underpants, and the Dog Man books​. 

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See my BLOG posting on Kindle Unlimited for Kids!

OUTDOOR FUN



Get the kids moving outdoors. Go for a walk, or go for a bike ride. Help your kids stay active and get more exercise by getting outside every day. It will also improve their mood.



Open a door to our national parks—where learning and discovery come alive! Help more kids experience our country’s beauty, history and culture through the national parks.


Every Kid in a Park Program
Fourth graders and their families can visit national parks for free. Get free access to national historical sites, parks, forests, and waters.

Complete a series of activities during a park visit, or download special interest books to do at home. Junior Rangers are typically between ages 5-13, but park lovers of all ages can participate.

Connecting kids to their national parks through introductory fishing activities.


Make hikes at nature reserves and parks in your area even more fun with REI's free Kids' Adventure Journal, where young hikers (ages 6-12) can log notes and draw pictures about their experiences. 

Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS enabled devices and then share experiences online. Go on the world’s largest treasure hunt HERE!

Use Trail Link to find local trails to go hiking, biking, etc.

LOW COST OR FREE CAMPS


Opens June 22nd. The content will be available all summer long, so you can access the sessions at any time that works best for you! All the content (videos, printable  DIY activities) for Camp KiwiCo will be FREE and available to anyone starting June 22!

If you’d like to add more to your camper’s day, you can order the crates to go with each day’s theme.

Koala Camp (Ages 3-4)
Kiwi Camp (Ages 5-8)
Atlas Camp (Ages 6-11)
Tinker Camp (Ages 9+)

Virtual only!
Kids can learn about game coding and design.Your kids get to learn about programming and coding from Microsoft employees.


Girl Scout summer camp right at home! Each week will give girls the opportunity to earn a badge around topics like journalism, outdoors, art, photography, theater, computer programming, STEM and more.


PBS KIDS articles, videos and activities on topics like dinosaurs, space, art and animals.

Free online summer-learning that's full of fun, interactive STEM and literacy-building topics boosted by Maker experiments!
 Build vocabulary, background knowledge in science, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and other literacy skills.

Week-long sessions. Fully interactive, starting at $0, ages 5-18, June - August.
Camp topics include: science, recycled art, improv, dinosaurs, Minecraft, creating slideshows, video editing 101, drawing anime, chess and beginner’s, Spanish and more.


Offline and online summer activities that’ll keep kids active and curious, with new themes every week. This week we’re learning about: Animals, Plants, and the Planet.

Free Daily Online Classes for Kids & Adults
Weekly options such as foundations in singing, intro to violin, American Sign Language, Intro photography, piano for beginners and much more. 


*Double check ensure these retailer's are offering these activities at a location near you.

SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES

 Check out Kiwi Crate. Kiwi Crates goal is to inspire kids to see themselves as scientists, artists, creators, and makers. You can see our review HERE!

Toys are hands-on and engineered for fun to get kids excited about exploring scientific wonders at any age. Each month, Amazon’s toy experts handpick STEM toys from the leading STEM toy brands.

Kids Puzzle Books Subscription: Ages 4-7. Books provide brain-building activities for both kids and grown-ups.Three Sticker Puzzles in Each Book strengthen hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.


A monthly cooking kit for kids ages 4-14+. A culinary experiences to nurture your child's confidence in the kitchen encouraging them to: to explore and experience new foods while they learn to chop, sauté, whisk, and measure!
Story time just got better with Prime Book Box, a subscription that delivers hand-picked children’s books every 1, 2, or 3 months. Discover new favorites that inspire a love of reading new adventures await in every box!


 Offers a variety of fun, action-packed subscription lines for kids of all ages. In the USA Edition, your child will learn about two states each month through fun and educational puzzles, crafts, and games.

SUMMER CRAFTS 

You can use supplies you already have around the house or purchase some crafts online. You can also get out paper and crayons, markers, paint and let your child's imagination run wild. 




Mini-Aquariums check out how to make one step by step from alittleclaireification.com


You can find some fun tips on Sea Shell painting on this blog: pinkandgreenmama.com

Crafts from Amazon:

Here are a few ideas from my: Pinterest boards. 

STEM FUN


Exploding Paint BagsFrom: Growing a Jeweled Rose

Glowing & Exploding Art Materials:
Glow-in-the-dark vinegar
Zip-seal bags
Baking soda
Toilet paper
Poster board
Follow the rest of the directions here.




How to Make Foaming Snow
From: Growing a Jeweled Rose 

Recipe
4 cups of frozen baking Soda
2-4 cups of shaving Cream
You can find the rest of the directions here.

Heat Sensitive Color Changing Slime
From: Left brain craft brain 

Make this awesome color changing slime that changes color with temperature! Thermochromic slime makes STEM learning fun.

Heat Sensitive Color Changing Slime Recipe:
1/4 cup white school glue
1 Tablespoons water
3 teaspoons Thermochromic pigment
1/4 cup liquid starch
Food coloring

Full directions can be found here:


STEM FUN IDEAS FROM AMAZON



Awesome Science Experiments for Kids: 100+ Fun STEM / STEAM Projects and Why They Work (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)




Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kit
20 piece kit allows your young scientist to explore and learn the basics of science from chemical reactions to the use of science tools.
Spero Robot
With Sphero Mini a little coding robot you can: drive play games to get the ball rolling just by using your face. Face Drive is a crazy, first-of-its-kind feature that uses facial recognition technology to drive the ball.

STAYING COOL


Make your own with an empty soda bottle and some hose adapters. The kids will have so much fun with this. 


All you need are some paper cups, and a water pistol or spray bottle!


How do you make one? All you need is one big roll of plastic sheeting and duct tape.  Check out this tutorial on how to make a leakproof water blob.





PLAY BOARD GAMES

Play board or card games. You probably have some laying around or you can buy one on amazon. We love junior monopoly.

Here are some great games to check out:
Monopoly Junior Clue Junior
Jenga Classic Game
Clue Game
Monopoly Classic Game

    




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