Monthly Archives: June 2012

Summer Safety Tip

GA Kid_AmericaThe Fourth of July is a much-celebrated holiday in the U.S.  It’s a time for bar-b-ques, family and friends, lazy days at the beach.  Many communities celebrate “the 4th” with fireworks.  They’re beautiful but also require caution.  Here are some helpful tips for staying safe.

 FIREWORKS SAFETY
Source:  http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/safety.cfm

  • Fireworks can result in severe burns, scars and disfigurement that can last a lifetime.
  • Fireworks that are often thought to be safe, i.e. sparklers, can reach temperatures above 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, and can burn users and bystanders.
  • Parents should attend professional fireworks displays rather than using fireworks at home.
  • The AAP recommends prohibiting public sale of all fireworks, including those by mail or the Internet.

School’s Out!

Schools out; the kids are happy!   Here are a few ideas for ways to celebrate the end of school:

Make a Banner.   Tape a banner that says “Welcome to Summer!” across the door leading into the house. When the kids come home, they each get to crash through a banner to symbolize the official start of summer vacation. It is a great way to off the summer with a bang!

Bake a Broken Pencil Cake.  To make the event even sweeter, bake a cake in the shape of a broken pencil, even share it with the other kids in the neighborhood.  Before frosting the cake, cut a zigzag line across the middle of the pencil and separate the two halves.

Make Kids’ Art T-shirt. Do you have an artist who loves to show off his/her artwork?  Have the kids pick their favorite piece of art from the year, scan it into the computer, and print it on iron-on transfer paper. This way the kids can wear their favorite art!

Have a cook-out and make s’mores: a s’more is a favorite American treat.  Start with a roasted marshmallow and place it on a graham cracker.  Top the marshmallow with a piece of Hershey’s chocolate (or a piece of a peanut butter cup) and then finish it off with another graham cracker!    The chocolate gets soft, the marshmallow is gooey; it is delicious!

Check out this site http://ctkidsandfamily.com/ for summer fun in CT.