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Summer Challenge #8: Visit a Place Where They Make Stuff

by Signe Anderson | Jul 21, 2018 | Say-n-Play Summer

This week the summer challenge is to locate a factory, within driving distance, that makes cool stuff. If you have ever tried to make anything yourself, you know how hard it can be to get a recipe or creation just right. Factories have mastered a technique and it can...

Summer Challenge #7: Visit a Living History Museum

by Signe Anderson | Jul 15, 2018 | Explore, Say-n-Play Summer

This week the summer challenge is to locate and experience a living history museum. This is a place where buildings, objects, and a way of life have been preserved for you to experience. You will see first hand what people wore, ate, and did for fun in another time....

Summer Challenge #6: Visit an Ethnic Restaurant

by Signe Anderson | Jul 8, 2018 | Say-n-Play Summer

This week the summer challenge is to visit an ethnic restaurant. Join us on our journey to become a little more adventurous when it comes to eating. Trying new foods from different cultures expands palates, introduces different cultures through cuisine, and provides...

4 Tips For Helping City Kids Connect to Nature

by Signe Anderson | Jun 28, 2018 | Explore, Say-n-Play Summer

1. Take A Walk! We often make the mistake of thinking of nature as being synonymous with wilderness, and forget that even city sidewalks and public parks offer fertile ground for fostering a nature connection. The puddles in the gutter, the dandelion growing through a...

Summer Challenge #4: Explore an Open Space

by Signe Anderson | Jun 24, 2018 | Say-n-Play Summer

This week the summer challenge is to explore an open space in your city. An open space is any open piece of land that has no buildings or other built structures and is available to the public. These spaces can include: Green space (think community space, community...

Summer Challenge #3: Plant a Garden

by Signe Anderson | Jun 17, 2018 | Say-n-Play Summer

This week the challenge is to plant a garden, any garden. Think of ways to involve your child in creating a vegetable, flower, or even a fairy garden. The following are just a few ways planning and creating a garden promotes overall development in a child: Promotes...