Does anything scream summer more than a hot dry sidewalk and sidewalk chalk? I don’t think so! Consider the arts when you are spending time with your children this summer. One of my favorite summer activities is making sidewalk art. Before you start, consider watching the movie Mary Poppins with your child for inspiration!
While your children are out of school take them to a local museum. Most cities or towns have at least one museum. Some have paintings and sculptures, and others have local historical items. Often the museum has staff that can give you more information about the exhibits. Follow the visit with a bucket of sidewalk chalk and try to recreate the pictures you saw on your trip. You can have art contests to see who has the most colorful pictures or who has the most imaginative pictures. Art is an important part of a well-rounded education, but often it’s the first thing cut when education funding is lost. Spend some time with your child this summer making your own art and the time will be well invested.
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