Sparkly Ideas for Playtime!
When we think of summer, we think of slowed-down, simpler times. Messy, fun-filled days with neighborhood friends, riding bikes, playing countless hours of hide and seek, and rambling around local parks and playgrounds until the sun sets and it's time to return home (only to wake up and do it all again the next day). We understand that times have changed and certain precautions now need to be in place but we believe that summer presents a great opportunity to disconnect from our screens and connect not only with each other, but with the great outdoors and our imaginations as well!
Feeling stumped on where to get started with summertime play? Fret not, dear Sparklers. You know we've got you covered!
Here are seven Sparkly ideas for playtime this summer:
Sparkle Summertime Bingo!
A classic game with a Sparkle Stories twist! Between stories, crafts, and recipes, there's plenty to fill your long summer days. Simply print and play!
Ice Boats
What to do on those super-hot days where you can't make it to a pool, lake, or river? Why, try your hand at a homemade Ice Boat, of course! These ice boats take advantage of children's enchantment with water by using it in two forms — frozen and liquid — and also commemorate Benno's family's trip across the sea (as heard in the So Many Fairies story “Benno and the Water Nymph.”) Extra bonus: these ice boats will keep you cool and refreshed!
Simple Magic Tricks
In the At Home With Martin & Sylvia story, “Magic Tricks”, Martin marvels over the many amazing disappearing tricks a magician at the state fair plays on the crowd. Now it's your turn to give it a whirl! You have an entire summer to perfect your magic skills!
Collaborative Splatter Paint
Inspired by the set painting that occurs in the Dry Gables: Good Neighbors story “This Is Our Moment,” this is a family splatter paint project that is fun to create outside in the summer sun and even more fun to have hanging on your wall for years to come!
Firefly Habitats
If you want to add “catching fireflies” to your summer bucket list, this sweet firefly habitat will get you equipped in style. This is a fun activity while camping, at the cottage, or on the farm — one that's sure to spark wonder and delight!
Capture the Flag
Capture the Flag is the BEST-GAME-EVER. It has running, hiding, chasing, and being strategic! And what's more summery than that!? If you don't already know the rules of the game, read on to learn!
Activity Inspiration Sticks
Want a fun and playful way of organizing all of your awesome summertime activities? Give our Activity Inspiration Sticks a whirl. We've cooked up a simple three jar system filled with activities for doing solo, enjoying with a friend, or tackling with a grown-up. Read on to learn how!
Wishing you a fun-filled, Sparkly summer!
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