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Category: Summer/Outdoor

Age 2+

Chalk Paint! AGES 2+

This is a fun process art activity. Make your own chalk paint! The colors come out very vibrant! Materials (affiliate links): Cheese Grater (I bought

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Age 2+

Counting Sticks! AGES 2+

Fun activity to get your little one outside! Great for number recognition, counting and one to one correspondence. Materials: 5 toilet paper rolls Sticks Bucket

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Age 2+

Water Balloons & Chalk! AGES 2+

This is an easy art, gross/fine motor and sensory activity! Art for young children is all about exploring new materials. Materials (affiliate links): Chalk Water

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Age 5+

Dart Painting! Ages 5+

This painting activity was so much fun. If you stand too close you might get paint splatter on you! Materials (affiliate links): Balloons Darts Paint

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Age 5+

Balloon Toss to 100! AGES 5+

Great way to practice counting by 5s and 10s! Materials(affiliate links): 2 Buckets/ Bowls Water Balloons Chalk Here is a video of Jalen playing the

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Age 2+

Erupting Ice Chalk! Ages 2+

Erupting Ice Chalk! Ages 2+ Great summer science activity! Materials(affiliate links): 1/4C Cornstarch 1/4C baking soda 1/2C water 3-5 drops of food coloring Vinegar Ice

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Age 3+

Bubble Snakes! Ages 3+

These bubble snakes are an easy summer activity for kids! All you need is an empty water bottle and one mismatched sock, and you can

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Age 2+

Fly Swatter Painting! Ages 2+

Fun and Messy! The kids had so much fun with this art activity! Materials(affiliate links): Fly swatters Washable paint Sheet (butcher paper works too) Here

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