Did your child become a super reader during the school year, but their skills are now starting to slide? Maybe they don’t enjoy reading as much as you want them to. Have you heard about the research that shows children who don't read over the summer are likely to start the upcoming school year at a disadvantage? Whatever your reason, summer is a great time to bone up on those skills and build a love of reading in fun and fabulous ways.
With the warm weather finally upon us, there are plenty of fun outdoor activities for our little ones to enjoy! Here are a few ideas that will benefit not only your child’s growing body, but will also develop their intellect and imagination.
Like many young kids, my son is a huge fan of watching vehicles. It’s not uncommon to find us roaming Inglewood looking for freight trains. There are a number of parking lots we’ve found that provide good views of the trains, but the atmosphere leaves a little to be desired. Below is a list of a few places where you can set up on a blanket or picnic table and have a picnic while you watch for trains, planes or boats.
While warm sunny days are always perfect for frolicking outdoors, there are plenty of simple pleasures for us all to enjoy with children even when the clouds roll in.
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