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Summer... An excellent time for math activities!

I bet that's not typically what you think of when you envision summer break...

What does summer mean to you?

Perhaps it's time for vacations and catching fireflies?

Maybe it's a time to hit the swimming pool?

But the truth is, for many children, summer is a time when all the critical skills they busted their butt to learn throughout the year are sometimes (or often) lost through a phenomenon called " Brain Drain "..., especially math skills!

Fun Summer Math Activities that Don't Feel Like Schoolwork

It is important to remember that math can be fun!

In fact, there are summer math activities that you can orchestrate where your child will learn... BUT THEY WON'T EVEN KNOW IT!

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Curious as to what these secrets could possibly be?

Here are some simple summer math activities that will keep your kids from being bored (and keep them learning!).

- Take Math Activities Outside This Summer!

Most parents won't even see these as learning activities... but they are! And bonus they are all outside learning activities.

Have an even and odd beanbag toss

Make a hula hoop clock to review time-related problems

Play marshmallow shoot and measure

Have a shapes scavenger hunt

Play number line race using sidewalk chalk

Use your flower bed or garden to practice measurements

Heading to the beach? Use seashells for counting, sorting, or a fun memory game

Play skip counting hopscotch (or this multiplication hopscotch)

Write numbers on a beach ball or another large ball. When a player catches the ball, they add, multiply or subtract (depending on what skill you want to practice) the two numbers that their hands are touching.

Measure how far your child can throw, kick, or hit different-sized balls?

- Summer Learning (I Mean Fun) With Legos!

- Plan the Family's Vacation

Here are a few different ways your child can plan your family vacation while learning math.

Figure out how many miles you will be driving (or flying) using an atlas.

Driving? Figure out how much gas will be used for the trip. How much does it cost to fill up, how many miles do you get per gallon, etc?

Determine the average speed and how long it will take to get to the destination (or each leg of the trip before needing to stop).

- Household Items Converted Into Learning Utensils!

Watermelon seeds are a great way to practice counting

Use small toys, balls, or household items to have a weekly estimation jar challenge (encourage your kids to make educated guesses and work on estimating techniques)

Get in the kitchen for fun with math and cooking

Have a family contest to see who can build the tallest tower. Use any materials you have around the house. Use different things to measure to prove who's is the largest.

- Board Games that Practice Math

Have a family game night with one of these board games.

Monopoly

Life

Tri-Fact-A

Payday

War (with a plain deck of cards)

Yahtzee

Sequence

Blokus

Geoshapes

Quirkle

Review math facts by playing Math Twister (not technically a board game but still fun)

- Fun Math Activities For Learning Time

Play a game to see what you can do in one minute. Set a timer. See how many times you can write your name or how many toys you can collect in a basket (great way to add in chores, BOOM!) This can really be something different every day.

Have your child write five things they did while you were at work that day with how long it took each activity both in digital and analog times.

Do a sleep study. Tall up how many hours each member of the family sleeps each day. Have your child create a chart on posterboard (or an online program) for the week comparing the data.

- Shopping With Money

Have your child create a menu for the week. Have them use grocery store ads to figure out the cost for each meal. You can even have them work within a specific budget.

Tell your child they have $100 to spend. They should look at catalogs or online store sites to decide what they will be able to buy. Tell them to make sure to figure out with or without tax and shipping.

Practice adding money and making change with your kids by "playing store" with their favorite books or toys.

- Special Interests That Use Math

Does your child have a special interest in baseball, volcanoes, pirates, or science experiments? Check out these activities that use math:

What Summer Math Activities Have You Tried?

Learning with summer math activities ... or really all year long can be FUN!

There's nothing written in the book of academics that says learning has to be boring and hated by children throughout the world!

In fact, even the traditional "textbook" learning has evolved by utilizing one-on-one special education tutoring online!

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Doing math doesn’t have to mean sitting inside with a worksheet, especially during the summer!

When school is out and the weather is nice, kids and adults alike can enjoy the freedom while still stretching the brain. Summer is a rich opportunity to bring mathematical thinking into these fun indoor and outdoor activities. Explore numbers, engineering, measurements and more with structured math activities, or ask the right questions to evoke mathematical thinking in almost any activity!

We have rounded up activities that can be adapted for children of different ages, for outdoors or camping, and with different materials. These activities are great to review math concepts, but also to explore new math concepts and experience them before a formal introduction in the classroom later.

1. Math and Movement Activity: Nina Wu shares several activity ideas through a quick series of videos on MIND Research Institute. Get moving outdoors or indoors as a family, stretching both your body and your brain with the concepts of angles and/or digits.

2. Outdoor Number Line Activity: Allison from No Time for Flashcards shares this activity where kids can find numbers and solve equations using the number line. All you need is a sidewalk or blacktop and a piece of chalk!

2. Finding Symmetry in Nature: Young explorers can find natural objects on a hike or at a park and explore symmetry in this activity from Chelsey at Buggy and Buddy.

3. Paper Frisbee Geometry: Use geometry concepts to create your own frisbee, then fly them as an experiment, following the outline from Almost Unschoolers.

4. Build a Marble Run: Sarah from Frugal Fun with Boys shows us how to get crafty with craft sticks and cardboard boxes to create marble runs and mazes with young engineers.

5. Lego Math: Using legos as a measurement of weight, children gain number sense by comparing and estimating weight in this activity idea also from Sarah.

6. Newspaper Forts: Young engineers create triangles out of rolled up newspapers to build their own fort structures. Find the activity at Modern Parents Messy Kids.

7. Skewer Structures: Children get hands on with this engineering activity shared by Ana from Babble Dabble Do.

8. Math Art with Parabolic Curves: Get hands-on with parabolic curves by creating your own math art with these activities from What Do We Do All Day? Get physical and use string to recreate the art in 3-D!

9. Timing Outdoor Races: Young children explore the concept of time (How long is a minute?) in this outdoor activity from Carla at Preschool Powol Packets.

10. Pi(e) Baking: Bake and learn together with this Pi(e) Day recipe from Nina Wu at MIND Research Institute. Try the activity with one of these summer favorites: key lime pie, strawberry cream pie, meringue pie or chocolate mousse pie.

11. Water Balloon Math: Make a splash with math! This activity from No Time for Flashcards can be adapted to practice sums, fractions or multiplication, for any level of mathematician.

12. Math Board Games: At a table indoors or outdoors, break out a board game for a sit down break. Check out this compilation of board games from Calli Wright at MIND Research Institute

13. Explore Shadows: This activity from The Pinterested Parent combines art and math to explore shapes, and the connections between 2D and 3D objects.

14. Compare Weights With A Balance Scale: Enjoy comparing the weight of everyday objects in plastic containers using a bucket balance scale. Learn the concepts of heavy and light and have fun sorting the objects by their weight with Jennifer from Early Learning Ideas.

15. DIY Water Wall: Rachel from Tinkerlab shares this do-it-yourself water wall. Students can help you design the wall as well as interacting with the wall by pouring water to see what happens. What happens when you pour 1 cup of water? What about a pint?

16. Math Storybooks: Ready for a story break? Read a math storybook together on your phone or tablet device, offered for free from MIND Research Institute.

Turn Any Summer Activity into a Math Experience

Planning a boat trip? A summer hike? Bicycling? Many summer activities can be turned into a math experience for your kids just by asking some intriguing questions. Questions like these help make math more accessible and applicable to the world around us.

What do you notice about…?

What do you think will happen if...?

What changed when we did that?

Why did that happen?

How can we…?

Which way was better/shorter/faster?

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Instructions

Modify our list to fit your scene (park, nature center, woods, seashore, backyard, etc.)

Color in items as you go or draw/write about your discoveries in the blank boxes.

For very young kids, consider filling in the blank boxes with items you think they will enjoy finding.

For older kids, consider downloading the iNaturalist app and encourage them to use the app to help identify the plants, trees, tracks, and creatures they discover.

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Which was most difficult to find?

Which did you find first?

What senses did you use on your hunt? What did you smell in nature? Feel? Hear?

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Kids love hunting for treasures. Whether you're exploring new trails, visiting a botanical garden, relaxing at the beach or enjoying a family walk around the neighborhood, a nature scavenger hunt is a simple way to add some fun to your adventure.

One of the best things about nature scavenger hunts is that you can create one for pretty much any setting in just a few minutes. Here are a few pointers to help you make your own nature scavenger hunt:

Choose a theme.
Themed nature scavenger hunts are often determined by location or season. A theme could also be as simple as colors or shapes.

Create a list.
Once you have a theme for your nature scavenger hunt, think of items you might be able to discover.

Include items that require kids to use multiple senses. That means you'll want to by search for things to see, hear, smell and touch.

Include items that have kids looking both down on the ground as well as high up in the sky.

Provide a mix of easy-to-find and more challenging items.

Adapt as needed to keep the hunts age appropriate. Young kids can use cards with pictures instead of words - or even numbers or shapes.

Stick to 20 items or less.

Go hunting!
Don't forget to bring along your scavenger hunt list and something to write with. Depending on where you go, a clipboard could also come in handy.

Then decide on a time limit and start the treasure hunt. If you have large groups or very young kids, consider creating teams.

Our only rule is that you don't remove items from nature to collect as part of the hunt. The goal is simply to find as many items on your list in the time provided. (You can always snap a picture or create a sketch instead.)

Enjoy a prize, together.
Our nature scavenger hunts are never about who finds the most items, but more about sharing our discoveries together. We like to compare notes to see who found what for each item on our list.

If you want to end the hunt with a "prize," consider a cup of hot chocolate if it's cold out, or a glass of lemonade if it's warm.

Nature scavenger hunt lists
Nature scavenger hunts are especially popular around here, so I thought I'd gather together those we've created, plus a few more just for fun. You can find even more on my scavenger hunts & nature walks Pinterest board.

Feel free to use these as a starting point for your own, adapting as needed for your family.
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Grove City Community Library's mission is to enhance the quality of life and inspire lifelong learning. We do that by providing: Educational and leisure resources; A safe space to meet and connect with others; Access to Wi-Fi and computers; Services including printing, copying, scanning and notary.

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Register for Summer Camp! City of Hermitage Residents receive a resident discount.

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A Summer Enrichment Program for Grades 1-8

Kids on Campus has planned another exciting summer filled with new adventures, but we've made some temporary adjustments for the safety of our staff and families.

Limited class size

New course offerings

Enjoy our all-day classes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Children will be outside whenever possible, depending on weather and activities. Remember to pack sunscreen and bottled water

Class activities, snacks, and lunch will be done with fellow class participants and staff.

Camp Dates

Camps run Monday through Thursday on the following weeks:

Camp Classes

Camps are listed by grade level. Use your child's grade level from Fall 2024. Registration for classes begins April 1.

Before & After Care

Before and After Care are available for all in-person camps.

Before Care | 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. | $30/week
After Care | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. | $20/week
View schedule
Student Information Form

The Student Information Form (PDF) must be filled out and brought to the first day of class.
Frequently Asked Questions

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Classes for Kids & Teens - Kids On Campus

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Visit Lawrence County, Pennsylvania - Simply Beautiful

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Bursting with safe outdoor adventure, wine & brew trails, Amish Countryside, delicious restaurants and more. There's plenty for everyone to enjoy!

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Mercer County is located in western Pennsylvania, one hour north of Pittsburgh, one hour south of Erie and 1-1/2 hours south east of Cleveland, Ohio. We are a 5 hour drive from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Our area is known for outstanding tax-free shopping at the Grove City Premium Outlets and at the America's "largest" stores in Sharon, PA. Unique attractions include Wendell August Forge, Keystone Safari, an interactive zoo and zip-line adventure park, and the Avenue of 444 Flags. Our charming downtowns feature unique specialty shops and art galleries. In addition, Mercer County was selected as one of Golf Digest's Top Golf Destinations.

Outdoor adventures abound in the area with kayaking on the Shenango River 23 mile water trail, skydiving, fishing, hiking/biking trails and more. Two state parks, Maurice K. Goddard State Park and Pymatuning State Park, offer diverse recreational opportunities.

Contact us and let us help you make memories that last a lifetime!

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Mercer County, PA - Hotels, Events, Restaurants, Golf & Things to Do | Visit Mercer County PA

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Plan your visit to Mercer County, PA. Travel information on Western PA hotels, events, restaurants, things to do, free visitor's guide and coupon book.

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Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau

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Attractions & Things to Do | Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau

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Saying Butler County has a little something for everyone sounds cliché, but it's true!

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Kidsburgh is an online resource for the inspired ideas and people shaping the future of children's learning, health and play in the Pittsburgh region.

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No matter the reason or season, Erie, PA is a great destination for entertaining, affordable and family-friendly fun!

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Sign your children up for 2 free games of bowling all summer long.

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Libby: Free ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more!

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Libby: Free ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more!

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Bring the library to you! Free digital books, magazines and more! Available for iOS and Android devices.

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Read-Aloud Routine to Build Oral Language and Vocabulary

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Read-Aloud Routine to Build Oral Language and Vocabulary

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Help Kids Grow into their Best Selves

All kids deserve the opportunity for success in school and in life. Prepared Parents unboxes learning science, psychology and behavioral research for parents to support their kids' social-emotional and learning needs at home.

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Resources for busy families to develop habits and skills that nurture curious, independent and resilient kids.

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Our collections have been expertly curated with specific topics that matter to parents. Here are some of our favorites, but you can browse all collections in our Resource Center.

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Prepared The Book

In Prepared, author Diane Tavenner shares her journey as an educator, mother, and leader of one of America's most innovative public-school networks. She gives parents a roadmap to prepare their children to succeed in college, thrive in today's workplace, and lead secure and fulfilled lives.

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" Prepared is the conversation we should be having as a nation. In this book, Diane Tavenner shows us how authentic, real-world learning and the essential skills of self-direction, collaboration, and reflection can be nurtured both inside and outside of the classroom, giving all parents a valuable guide for helping their children to successfully take on life's challenges."

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Professor Emeritus, Stanford University and President, Learning Policy Institute

"In Prepared , Diane makes a powerful argument that success shouldn't be reserved for a lucky few. She clearly shows how all children can be successful, providing useful insights for how parents and schools can foster self-direction, collaboration, and reflection-the skills our children need to find purpose and fulfillment in their lives. I truly believe this is required reading for any parent or educator who is committed to developing self-sufficient children who can thrive as adults."

" Prepared is a roadmap for teachers, principals, parents and even students that paves the way for every child to reach adulthood and to thrive. Interweaving personal and professional anecdotes of how students navigate the terrain, Diane offers a new and engaging version of high school that prepares every child for college and for a fulfilled life."

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"Getting students ready for a resilient, fulfilled and happy life requires educators to think about more than just test scores-it requires a fundamental shift in how we think about a school's role in preparing students for success. With over 15 years at the helm of one of the most innovative school networks in the country, Diane Tavenner knows how to help schools, teachers and families make this shift, and I'm thrilled that she's sharing her blueprint in Prepared ."

"Diane is a true expert when it comes to education. In Prepared, she shares her keen insights with parents looking to raise happy, confident kids who are ready to take on the world."

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NYT bestselling author and television personality with forthcoming book, Becoming
Super Woman

"Diane Tavenner is a bold visionary and a compassionate truth teller. As a parent and education leader, I love this book."

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All kids deserve the opportunity for success in school and in life. Prepared Parents unboxes learning science, psychology and behavioral research for parents to support their kids' social-emotional and learning needs at home. Resources for busy families to develop habits and skills that nurture curious, independent and resilient kids.

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Health Benefits of Physical Activity For Children

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Health Benefits of Physical Activity For Children

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Sleep and Health | Healthy Schools | CDC

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Sleep helps students stay focused, improve concentration, and academic performance. Not getting enough sleep leads to a higher risk for obesity, diabetes, poor mental health, and injuries.

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Narrator: On the outskirts of the nation's capital, summer vacation is in full swing.
And while it might look like it's all fun and games, the summer plays a vital role in children's learning.
Which makes parents like Wendy Bostic determined to make the most of it.
She's discovering that there's a lot she can do to keep four-year-old C.J. and six-year-old Ashley learning while school is out.

Wendy Bostic: So if they're inside of the cocoon, or the chrysalis, then what happens?

Narrator: This weekend, the discussion and activities focus on butterflies and plants as they prepare for a trip to a local garden.

Wendy: Children are sponges. So they're constantly learning and constantly wanting to learn 'cause they wanna know well why, well who, well how, well when.

Narrator: But raising a reader can be a daunting task, even for a parent like Wendy, who knows the importance of summer learning. When she first thought about filling her kids' days with education and enrichment, she was overwhelmed.

Wendy: I cried for about a week or two weeks straight because I was like, "Well, what am I going to do with them all day?" Ashley has been stimulated being in school. What am I going to do to keep her learning? I can only sing the ABC song.

Narrator: She knows that helping her kids maintain the skills and knowledge they learned in school will have a big impact when they return to class in September.

Ron Fairchild: Much like we would expect an athlete or a musician's performance to suffer if they didn't practice regularly, the same thing is true for young people when it comes to reading performance.

Narrator: Letting kids' brains languish during the summer can mean more than just playing catch-up when they get back to the classroom; it can have serious, long-term consequences for a child.
Earl Martin Phalen has been dedicated to children's summer education for over twenty years.
Earl Martin Phalen: Reading during the summer time and early school success is so so important. It's predictable that if you're not able to read and write proficiently by the end of third grade, the likelihood of dropping out, the likelihood of engaging in negative behaviors is 68% higher... so the summer is a critically important opportunity.

Narrator: And a formal program isn't the only way to keep kids' brains in gear.
Parents are a child's first teachers, and there is a lot they can do every day to help their children build and maintain literacy skills.
Wendy: This is smooth and this is rough, so what do you think this is?

Narrator: Conversations, field trips, and reading together are all important - and fun - steps.

Phalen: All the research says children lose anywhere from one to three months reading, writing, and math skills during the summertime. So keeping children engaged, keeping them reading, keeping their minds stimulated during the summer months is so important to helping the short and long terms success both in school and in life.

Narrator: Wendy tackled the challenge by reading books, finding information online, and getting support from other moms.

Erica: Welcome to Mocha Moms! I guess we'll get started.

Narrator: Mocha Moms is a national organization for mothers and Wendy's chapter meets regularly at the library.
While the children play, the group comes together to discuss their kids and share their experiences. Today's topic - summer learning, of course!
Kendra: We did a lot of her re-writing my grocery lists. We did a lot of signs as we're driving down the street, like what does the stop sign say?

Wendy: I make my kids find the number of the exit when I'm going places.

Sheila: There are word families like 'at.' There's at and you teach them that sound. Then you add an 's.' Sat. Bat. Rat. I would make it where he had to run and get the letter that made the 'sss' sound.

Carol: When it looks like the party's over, they don't want to do that anymore... stop and do something else. I think as long as you approach it that way, it won't, you know, make them resistant.

Narrator: Another great resource for Wendy is the local public library - a place her kids can't get enough of.

Fairchild: The single most important activity for kids to do during the summer months to prevent losses from happening is reading. Build into your family life the opportunity for reading. Regular trips the library.

Wendy: Awesome! This looks like it's going to be a good book.

Dr. Jennifer Turner: Libraries are such a wonderful resource for parents... and for communities as a whole. Librarians can play such an important role in helping children... to select books and to actually become successful readers.

Librarian: Can I help you?

Wendy: Yes, ma'am. I have a four-year-old and a six-year-old who'd like to see if you had any suggestions of good books for them to read this summer.

Narrator: While access to books is important, finding the ones that match a child's reading level and interests, like butterflies for Ashley is key to creating a successful reader.

Wendy: They have a sense of independence because they're picking out their own books, their own world.

Narrator: The bottom line - if they aren't interested in the topic, why would they read about it? And if the book is too hard, they'll struggle with the words, which means frustration instead of comprehension.
Now, with a stack of books and their library agenda complete... ...the Bostics take learning on the road.
Wendy: We are getting ready to go on a field trip!

Ashley: We're going to a garden.

Wendy: And in the garden there's gonna be... pigs?

Ashley: Flowers, butterflies...

Fairchild: It's essential for parents to have active conversations with their kids, to turn off the radio in the car, to actually be an active listener and to ask a lot of questions.

Wendy: What's next? What's next? 3, 2, ...

Kids: 1!

Narrator: Fun games and engaging conversations will help kids learn new vocabulary, build their listening and speaking skills, and encourage them to think and ask questions about their world.

Turner: Having conversations with your child helps them to think about what other people are saying and to listen, but it also helps them to express themselves and to develop new skills. And it gives a sense of what's going on in their head and what's important to them, what matters to them.

Wendy: Let's see what's up here, guys!

Narrator: Wendy has brought Ashley and C.J. to Brookside Gardens, a local community park that's free to the public.
Here, they can learn more about the butterflies and plants they've been reading about.
Fairchild: Exposure to high quality enrichment opportunities are absolutely essential to build the background knowledge that kids need to be successful readers.

Volunteer: It's called the Tiger Swallowtail because of its stripes.

Narrator: And since Wendy knows there is always more to learn, the whole family listens closely to a butterfly expert.

Volunteer: The cool thing about caterpillars is that once they decided, "Hey. I've eaten enough food. I am ready. I am strong. I'm going to change in to a butterfly."

Narrator: Every field trip means more opportunities for conversations and questions.

Wendy: Get out of town and call somebody! What are they eating.

CJ: They're eating fruit.

Wendy: They're eating fruit.

Wendy: Summer's really supposed to be somewhat of a break from the everyday going to school, sitting in the classroom, having to do, you know, your spelling and your writing. So you have to find new ways to keep them engaged. There's learning everywhere. And just remember that they've never seen the world before. They've never encountered anything. Show them what you know. You'll find out you'll learn some other stuff, too.

Wendy: Let's see... He might be black and yellow...

Narrator: Funding for "Adventures in Summer Learning" is provided by the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.

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Summer is a welcome break from the pace of the school year. But it's important to keep the learning going! Here are some ideas about how to make summer a great time for reading, writing, exploring, thinking, creating, and learning with your kids.

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Remember those fun, informal family games that parents and kids have enjoyed for generations-no batteries or equipment required? Here's a refresher course in the classics, which you can adapt to your own family. The bonus: They help boost language, memory and other learning skills. (But you don't have to tell the kids they're educational.)

1. 20 Questions

One player thinks of an object, letting the others know only whether it is animal, vegetable or mineral. Then the other players ask questions that can be answered only with yes or no.

For instance, if the object is a car (mostly mineral), the players will ask, "Is it bigger than a laptop computer?" or "Can it move?" The object: Guess the answer in fewer than 20 questions.

2. Geography

Each player comes up with a place name (town, state, country, etc.) that begins with the same letter as the last letter of the place the previous player mentioned.

Example: Player 1 says Spain. Player 2 must name a place that begins with an N, such as New York, which ends in K. Player 3 then mentions Kansas. Keep going for as long as you can name a new place.

For more geography fun, your kids can go on an adventure with our Which Way USA Book Club. They can travel across the United States, visiting the most popular and interesting places, right from home!

3. Botticelli

Each player takes on the persona of a well-known person and offers only that person's initials as a clue. The questioners try to guess the identity of the person by asking specific questions that can be answered with only yes or no.

The first questions may be general, such as "Are you alive today?" The player, answering in character as George Washington, for instance, may say, "No, I'm not alive today," without offering any other information. The next questions continue to zero in on the identity until a player correctly guesses the mystery person.

Botticelli is a great game for older kids who are familiar with people in the news and historical figures. It can be made more difficult by using just a last or first initial.

4. Categories

One player states a "category," and the other players take turns naming items that belong in that group. The category can be as broad as "animals," or as narrow as "types of dogs."

Traditionally, a clapping rhythm keeps up the pace, so players won't take forever to come up with a response. The category chosen determines how difficult or easy the game is. The game continues until players run out of ideas for the category.

5. Ghost

One player names a letter of the alphabet. Each player takes a turn adding a letter that contributes to the spelling of a word each has in mind. A player can be challenged if another player suspects the letter just added isn't part of a real word.

The catch: Players must avoid completing a word. Each time a player completes a word, they gets another of the letters in the word ghost. Once a player has all five letters, they're out of the game. But that person can then help, or haunt, other players.

Example: Player 1 starts with the letter B. Player 2 adds A. Player 3 adds L, having in mind the word balance. Player 4, thinking about the word balloon, adds another L, forgetting that it completes the word ball. The fourth player, having inadvertently spelled a word, would get a G for ghost, but stay in the game.

6. I Packed My Grandmother's Trunk

Each player starts off with the same sentence: "I packed my grandmother's trunk and in it I put ___." The player completes the sentence with a word that begins with the letter A. For instance, "I packed my grandmother's trunk and in it I put an alligator."

The next player repeats the previous sentence and must add a B word. "I packed my grandmother's trunk and in it I put an alligator and a banana." In turn, each player must remember what the past players have said and add an item that starts with the next letter of the alphabet.

Keep the fun and sillies going with our Laugh Attack collection of jokes and riddles.

7. Charades

Players divide into two teams and each member writes a phrase on a slip of paper, folds it up and places it in their team's bowl. A player picks a paper from the opposing team's bowl and acts out individual words, syllables and other hints to depict the phrase.

This pantomime play hones communication skills as each player provides nonverbal clues to help teammates guess the right phrase within an agreed-upon time limit. The game has some formal conventions-for instance, gestures that describe what type of phrase is being guessed, such as making quote marks with your fingers for a quotation or placing hands together then opening them to signal a book title. But you can adapt the format in many ways.

Unlike the other games here, charades can't be played in the car, but it's a great party game once you get to your destination! We have another great idea for a fun party activity-our Longest Hidden Pictures Puzzle Ever!!
If you are looking for more on-the-go fun, check out our Fun-to-Go Puzzles and Games collection, which includes four travel-size activity books: Googly-Eyed Jokes, 60-Second Puzzles, Secret Hidden Pictures: Animal Puzzles, and Travel Games.

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7 Family Games to Play Anywhere | Highlights for Children

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Remember those fun, family games that parents and kids have enjoyed for generations-no batteries or equipment required? Here is our list of 7 family games to play anywhere!

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Cooking With Kids to Boost Literacy Skills

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Cooking With Kids to Boost Literacy Skills

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6 Ways Cooking With Kids Can Boost Literacy Skills

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Cooking with your kids can be a delicious learning experience for all of you!