Indoor & Outdoor Summer Activities for a New Normal
COVID-19 has made this year a very stressful time for everyone, especially, for those parents with children with special needs. But don’t worry! Summer can still be an exciting time to spend as a family and here’s why.
Below you will find a list of different summer activities that can help your staying at home with your child during the summer be a little more exciting and easier:
Family Picnic: pack your child’s favorite snacks, juice and toys and go to the park for a family picnic.
Sidewalk Chalk Paint: go to the sidewalk outside your house and draw or write your favorite things or even draw games to play. This way your child can also practice their handwriting while having fun.
Sensory Cave or Tent Inside your House or In The Backyard: show your kids how to set up a tent while doing it with an actual tent or just with chairs and pillows.
Walking or Biking: try and spend a lot of time outdoors either playing outside, or just running or riding the bicycle.
Cooking with Your Kids: Cooking together their favorite foods is a great way to get your child interested in eating healthy.
Play with Slime: learn how to make slimes and make a lot with different colors. Here you can find an easy recipe for kids.
Tie Dye Shirts: use some old white tee shirts and combine your favorite colors into the fabric. Here you can find easy instruction of how to do it.
Go for a Swim: enjoy a day at the beach or at your pool in a socially distant way.
Play Board Games: game nights can teach social skills, turn-taking, focus, and attention. It’s a fun time to spend as a family.
Obstacle Course Idea: put couch cushions on the floor for your child to step on, jump over, or climb through.
· GoNoodle: is a free online resource that offers movement, yoga, and mindfulness videos. Here you can find their website.
You can also see a list of camps or organizations offering online learning opportunities here.