Summertime Essentials

The weather is getting warmer, and summer is rapidly approaching. Since summer is the season for fun in the sun, a few essential items can help your children through the hot summer months.

• Sunscreen is necessary because protecting your child’s skin from the sun is extremely important;

• Children may also need sunglasses to shield their eyes from the UVA and UVB rays in sunlight. This awesome accessory allows a child to protect their eyes while looking fashionably cute doing it! Be sure to consider a hat as well;

• Once your children are protected from the sun, it is time to get outside and play.

Consider:

– Using chalk for creative drawings and games like hopscotch with friends and family members;

– Using spray bottles for watering plants and for cooling off with exciting water games;

– Capturing and examining bugs with a net and an insect container. Children love venturing outside to look for butterflies and other insects. When your child captures an insect, talk with them about what they have caught, and then release the creature back into its natural surroundings.

How does your family enjoy playtime outdoors?

Submitted by Nicole Bigham, On-site Owner, The Goddard School in Buckeye-Verrado