5 Projects To Do With Your Kids

Summer time is coming and kids will be at home all day. Doing what you say? Who knows! Here we have a few projects you could do with your children so they're not at home and totally bored. 

1. Start a garden

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Starting a garden is a great way to spend time as a family. It's a great way to sneak a little science education, it should definitely spark some communication with your children. Conversations are key when it comes to bonding with your little ones!

2. Start a Fish Tank

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Another way to sneak a little science education to your children. Not only will they learn about fish, they'll learn responsibility by having to feed the fish daily and clean their tank. It's a fun project to work on together and see come together.

Check out this guide on FishTankSetups if you're interested!

3. Abstract Painting

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Are the walls in your home looking dull? Liven it up with some paintings! Buy some canvases, paint brushes, and paint and paint away.

Abstract art is art defined by expression. Splattering paint, throwing a sponge with paint, random splotches; that's abstract art. Yes, it can get messy...it's art! You'll be sure to bring out the creativity within your children. This teaches them to color outside of the lines.

4. Construct a Board Game

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Here's a fun little project, making your own board game. You and your kids get to make the rules! How great is that?

5. DIY Playground

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Sure, it's not for everybody but if you're able to make this happen, it's a great project.

Not everything needs to be DIY but it's more fun this way. Build a tire swing, paver stone hopscotch, or even balance beams! There's a ton of ideas out there you can do yourself. Take a look here.