{"id":212,"date":"2015-07-12T22:56:01","date_gmt":"2015-07-13T02:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdl\/?p=212"},"modified":"2015-07-12T22:56:01","modified_gmt":"2015-07-13T02:56:01","slug":"summer-fun-keeping-the-kids-creating-and-exploring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdl\/2015\/07\/12\/summer-fun-keeping-the-kids-creating-and-exploring\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Fun – Keeping the Kids Creating and Exploring!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for some cool things to do this week with the kids? Consider some of these awesome ideas on the Au Pair In America Pinterest boards!<\/p>\n

Ice Block Treasure Hunt\u00a0 <\/a><\/p>\n

Create a block of ice full of treasures! Plan ahead for this activity. Place the block in the sun when ready and watch the treasures “appear” as the block thaws in the sunshine! Help it along with some crab mallets!<\/p>\n

Solar S’Mores<\/a><\/p>\n

Try making your own solar cooker with foil and an empty pizza box. Grab your supplies, create the solar cooker and assemble the S’more supplies! Discuss what may happen, estimate how long it may take to melt the chocolate, etc.<\/p>\n

Bubble Fun!<\/a><\/p>\n

Grab some bubble making supplies and try these ideas! Laughter is guaranteed!<\/p>\n

\"Bur\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo by Juan Felipe Gomez<\/p>\n

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