If you’re looking for some free activities for your kids that won’t break the bank, we invite you to check out this great list of activities In & Around Flower Mound:
Visit a local farmers’ market.
Visit the Library. Enjoy special summer reading club performances.
Tour a local police or fire station. Show your appreciation by bringing a healthy treat like fruit, veggies, coffee, protein bars, or even water (anything but a sugary snack, which they already get plenty of).
Explore Coppell Nature Park.
Attend a free trial class at Best Gymnastics.
Attend a complimentary class at Excite Gym and Cheer.
Visit Founders Plaza, the DFW Airport Observation Area, and view planes coming and going. Listen to the control tower, too!
Attend a FREE Introductory Art Lesson at Mission: Renaissance Fine Art Classes.
Take the kids to the indoor play area at Music City Mall.
Play disc golf at one of the many disc golf courses in our area..
Go the the Grapevine Botanical Gardens. Enjoy the playground; let the kids play hide and seek.
Stop by Railroad Park and watch the skateboarders do their thing. Let the kids try it as well.
Explore Bass Pro in Grapevine. Enjoy museum-quality stuffed animal displays, a large aquarium tank with a small waterfall, and more.
Visit the Elm Fork Nature Reserve in Carrollton. Hike the trails and discover something new.
Enjoy free indoor play time at The Ark in Coppell.
Take advantage of the many free crafts that Michaels offers throughout the year.
Visit Rheudasil Park & Pond. Enjoy the playground and feed the ducks.
Attend one of Home Depot’s Free Kids’ Workshops.
Visit Teen Court in Flower Mound and Lewisville.
View the daily “Train Robber Presentation” in Grapevine.
Enjoy free indoor play time at The Dock (at Trietsch).
Cool off in one of the area splash pads (summer).
Enjoy Kids Kastle in Highland Village or Kid Kountry in Coppell.
Go Geocaching.
Bike or Walk our local trails: Flower Mound Highland Village Lewisville
Enjoy a free outdoor concert: Lewisville The Shops at Highland Village Southlake Lakeside DFW Grandscape The Colony
Watch one of the many sports games taking place at public fields in our area (soccer, baseball)
Enjoy a free outdoor movie or event at Castle Hills in Lewisville.
Visit Hound Mound in Flower Mound or the Dog Park at Railroad Park in Lewisville.
Visit Historic downtown Grapevine. Enjoy the Grapevine Public Art Trail.
View free fireworks every Friday all summer. Can be seen from any Grapevine Lake public park.
Volunteer. Ranch Hand Rescue, CCA’s Food Pantry, and local animal shelters all need help.
Visit Grapevine Mills Mall. Young kids enjoy the ramps and stairs; all kids can explore Rain Forest Cafe’s shop, with large aquariums, animated animals, and more.
Attend one of the free events at Nash Farm in Grapevine.
Attend a free event at Life Safety Park in Coppell.
Enjoy holiday and seasonal events. Details can be found in our weekly newsletters and our online community calendar.
Visit A.W. Perry Museum in Carrollton.
Attend a free trial class at WinKids.
Visit Bob Jones Nature Center in Southlake.
Have a picnic at one of our area parks.
Visit a local nursing home. Call the activity director in advance to see if there’s a special activity you and your kids can help with (bingo, games, etc.)
Visit “The Tubes/The Bugs” indoor play area in Irving.
Attend one of the free events at Music City Mall.
Have some fun at home with these Boredom Busters.
Attend a Summer Movie Club event (some free; some for a nominal fee).
Take a stroll along the Riverwalk in Flower Mound. Don’t forget your camera.
Challenge the whole family to some tongue twisters!
Enjoy a free martial arts class at Turner’s Martial Arts Studio.
Check out the flowers on The Flower Mound.
Enjoy one of the many Virtual & Online Activities being offered.
Visit the Parr Park Rock Art Trail in Grapevine. Paint some rocks of your own before you go and add them to the trail!
Just explore… take your bike or car to an area you’ve never been before. Maybe a new park or a wooded area you’ve been meaning to check out.
Do you know of more free activities in our area? Email us so we can add them to our list!
Details for all of the tours mentioned can be found HERE.
We also encourage you to visit the Family eGuide Community Calendar for date-specific activities that are free and local.
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372 Things to Do with Kids in Flower Mound, TX
TripBuzz found 372 things to do with kids in or near Flower Mound, Texas, including 357 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Irving, Fort Worth and Frisco.
From Best Gymnastics to CAC Waterpark, the Flower Mound area offers 94 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Golf and Bike Paths.
A suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Flower Mound, TX has 65,000 residents. Flower Mound could be known as The Town of Trails with the amount of recreation trails it maintains, 33 miles of paved walking/biking trails and 2 miles of equestrian trails in addition to the 14 miles of natural science trails and 9 miles of equestrian trails around Grapevine Lake that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains.
TripBuzz found 372 things to do with kids in or near Flower Mound, Texas, including 357 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dallas, Irving, Fort Worth and Frisco.
From Best Gymnastics to CAC Waterpark, the Flower Mound area offers 94 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Golf and Bike Paths.
A suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Flower Mound, TX has 65,000 residents. Flower Mound could be known as The Town of Trails with the amount of recreation trails it maintains, 33 miles of paved walking/biking trails and 2 miles of equestrian trails in addition to the 14 miles of natural science trails and 9 miles of equestrian trails around Grapevine Lake that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains.
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50% Off Pizza and Italian Food at Salerno’s Italian Restaurant
Salerno’s Italian Restaurant
3407 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, TX MoreLess Info
Family recipes create generous portions of house-made meatballs, spicy italian sausage, oven-fresh pizzas & succulent marinated meats
Best Gymnastics is a facility that strives to advance its students development in the sport of gymnastics. A 40-foot tumble track, six trampolines, a large foam pit, and a cafe for parents are among the amenities located at the gym.
2.5 Miles
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CAC Waterpark
Water Parks
2121 Cross Timbers Road, Flower Mound, TX MoreLess Info
The CAC Waterpark features an indoor pool with diving boards and a rock climbing wall that can be scaled for a high jump into the water. The outdoor area features a play structure, a concession stand, two water slides, and a vortex.
3.6 Miles
80%
5 votes
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Rift to Reef Aquatics
Aquariums
5801 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound, TX 75028 MoreLess Info
Rift to Reef Aquatics is a pet store that focuses solely on aquatic animals and services. The store has a large variety of tropical fish available for purchase and also does custom aquarium installation for its customers.
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Hidden Brook Farm
Horseback Riding
3701 Post Oak Road, Flower Mound, TX 75022 MoreLess Info
Hidden Brook Farm is a full service horse boarding and training facility. The riding stable offers horse-riding lessons for visitors from beginning to advanced riders and covers hunters, jumpers, and equitation.
The Flower Mound Community Activity Center is a recreational facility that is home to a fitness floor, an exercise studio, a chill zone, personal training, and locker rooms. The facility also has a 25-yard indoor pool.
0.6 Miles
60%
5 votes
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Northshore Trail
Bike Paths
Twin Coves Park Road, Flower Mound, TX 75022 MoreLess Info
Maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers, Northshore Trail accommodates hiking and biking along 22. 5 miles of multilevel terrain. The trail offers scenic views in all directions and a favorite venue with mountain bikers.
1.4 Miles
75%
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Murrell Park
Parks
Murrell Park, 880 Simmons Road, Flower Mound, TX 75022 MoreLess Info
Situated on Lake Grapevine, Murrel Park has scenic water views, shade trees and plenty of acreage for recreation. Popular activities here are camping, boating fishing, hiking, biking and visiting Little Pet’s Restaurant.
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Leonard L. Woods Park
Disc Golf
Arbour Way, Flower Mound, TX 75028 MoreLess Info
Leonard L. Woods Park opens up onto 28 shaded acres and is best known for its disc golf course. The park also houses a basketball court, playground, walking trails, picnic area and pavilion.
2.0 Miles
67%
3 votes
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Rheudasil Park
Parks
2401 Lake Forest, Flower Mound, TX 75028 MoreLess Info
The focal point of Rheudasil Park centers on a large fishing pond with a fountain in the middle. Other amenties are a basketball court, playground, multipurpose trail, pavilion and picnic area with grills.
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Stone Creek Park
Parks
1501 Yaggi Drive, Flower Mound, TX 75028 MoreLess Info
Stone Creek Park is a 21 acre park featuring a full size aquatic splash pad. Attractions include soccer fields, a basketball court, a baseball field, a skate park, an amphitheater, a playground, and picnic pavilions.
Upcoming Events | Flower Mound, TX
Below is a list of the Town’s upcoming special events. For a complete listing of all the special events offered throughout the year, take a look at our 2022 events flyer!
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you’re interested in sponsoring one of our great events, you can find out more information by reviewing our sponsorship catalog.
Diwali: Festival of Light
Saturday, October 15, 5 – 9 p.m. Heritage Park, 600 Spinks Rd.
The Town, in partnership with the Denton County India Cultural Association, is hosting its first Diwali: Festival of Lights on Saturday, Oct. 15! The traditional Indian holiday celebrates the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and strength over fear. Join us at Heritage Park (600 Spinks Rd.) from 5 to 9 p.m. for music, dance performances, Indian cuisine and street food, vendor booths, a fashion show, and much more. You’ll also be able to enjoy beautiful works of rangoli art, which are intricate designs traditionally created using powders and sands. Since we’ll be outside, our rangoli art will be created using colorful chalk. This event is free, and open to all.
Fangtacular Family Campout – EVENT SOLD OUT Saturday, October 15 – Sunday, October 16, 3 p. m. – 9 a.m. Twin Coves Park
Experience Flower Mound camping by pitching a tent at Twin Coves Park. Pumpkin patch activities and various family games will be provided along with a catered dinner, breakfast, and late night snacks. Bring a tent, tent decorations, sleeping bags, bug spray, and flashlights. The most creative Halloween themed tent will win the tent decorating contest and a prize! Cabins and RV sites are available for an additional fee and must be booked separately through Twin Coves Park. Cabin and RV space is limited and must be reserved by Friday, October 7. To reserve, visit the Twin Coves Park website. Price for the event is per family up to six people. Families larger than 6 will be charged an additional $15 per additional person, up to 3 additional. Registration for the event ends on Wednesday, October 13. Click here to register.
Glowing Pumpkin Plunge Saturday, October 22, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. CAC Indoor Pool
Grab your neon swimsuits and towels for an after-hours, glow in the dark pumpkin plunge! Find your perfect pumpkin for Halloween carving or decoration in our floating pumpkin patch. The CAC indoor pool will be decorated with black lights for this fun, family friendly, spooktacular event. After claiming a pumpkin all registered participants can enjoy in some scary, fun activities outside. Pre-registration is required as spots are limited. Click here to register.
Woof-O-Ween Thursday, October 27, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Hound Mound Dog Park
Dress your pup in their favorite Halloween costume for the Town’s annual “Woof-O-Ween.” Awards will be given for most creative, scariest, best homemade, funniest, and best pet/owner look-a-like costumes. There will be a photo area to capture your furry friend’s fang-tastic costume. Come out and let your canine companion strut their stuff on the red carpet and enjoy treats, prizes, and music. No registration is required.
Thank you to our Silver Sponsor, Fetch! Pet Care.
Halloween Egg Haunt Friday, October 28, 7 – 10 p.m.
Flower Mound residents can wake up Halloween weekend to a fun hunt for treats and tricks! Register by October 19, and Parks and Recreation staff will come and scatter your lawn with Halloween colored eggs filled with prizes and candy. Put on your favorite costume, grab your treat bag, and go no further than your front yard for a fun filled hunt. Staff will scatter the eggs between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday, October 28. Register now and get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween Egg Haunt. Participants must live in Flower Mound. Click here to register.
Fall Chalk the Walk Contest Saturday, November 5, 12 – 3 p.m. Heritage Park
Get your chalk ready for our fall chalk art contest! In honor of November Arts Month, Chalk the Walk will take place at Heritage Park and all ages and levels of artists are able to participate. The first 75 participants to register will receive their own set of chalk. Prizes will be awarded based on different groups: 6 and under, 7-10 years old, 11-13 years old, 14-17 years old, 18 and over, and family. Additionally, awards will be given for most inspiring, most unique, and best fall-inspired masterpiece. Click here to register.
Veterans Day Ceremony Sunday, November 6, 1 – 3 p. m. Flower Mound High School Football Stadium
A family picnic will be held from 1 – 2 p.m. with free hot dogs, cake, and lemonade. From 2 – 3 p.m., the Town will host a Veterans Day Ceremony, which will include a Veterans Review where approximately 200 local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and ROTC units parade before the Veterans in uniform. ROTC units an Scout groups can enter the Review by applying here and contacting [email protected]. For more information, call 972-874-6276.
Veterans Day Relay Friday, November 11, 9 a.m. – 2p.m. Flower Mound CAC
Join the 9th annual Veterans Day Relay Run where veterans and their family members will follow a 32-mile course throughout Flower Mound. Each relay runner will run approximately one to two mile sections, commemorating our nation’s veterans and their service by carrying the American flag. The course will start and end at the Flower Mound Community Activity Center. For more information and to apply to participate in the relay, please visit the Veterans Day Relay website.
Dorothy’s Dash 5K Run/Walk Saturday, November 12, 7 – 9:30 a.m. Bakersfield Park
On November 14, 2004, former Town of Flower Mound employee Dorothy Walkup lost her battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Join the Town to celebrate Dorothy’s life and to help commemorate her battle with MS by participating in the annual Dorothy’s Dash 5K and Kid’s K. Net proceeds benefit the Texas Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Dorothy’s honor. Click here to register or visit www.flower-mound.com/DorothysDash for more information.
Thank you to our Dorothy’s Dash Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor – Active Dental
Gold Sponsor – Dorothy’s Family
Silver Sponsor – Camp Gladiator
Christmas Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday, December 3, 6 – 9 p.m. Flower Mound CAC
Join the Town in celebrating its annual Christmas Parade! The parade is a night-time event with lighted floats parading down Spinks Road to Gerault Park, where a tree lighting ceremony will take place. The tree lighting ceremony will include choir performances, pictures with Santa Claus, carriage rides, kids’ activities, and much more! For more information, please visit the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting website.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, CoServ!
Breakfast with Santa Saturday, December 10, 8 – 10:30 a.m. Flower Mound CAC
Santa’s little helpers and their families are invited to join Santa as he makes his yearly stop for a pancake breakfast at the Community Activity Center! Enjoy making crafts and writing a wish list for Santa. Don’t forget to bring a camera for photos! Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
Kid’s Night Out Friday, December 16, 5 – 8:30 p.m. Flower Mound CAC
Kids can enjoy a night of activities at the CAC which will include swimming, games, crafts, and a movie! Parents can use the time for some Christmas shopping or a night for themselves. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Kids need to bring a swimsuit, towel, and change of dry clothes. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
Municipal preschool educational institution CCR Stepnoozersky kindergarten “Golden Fish”
Environmental project
“Alpine Hill”
Project authors: Tishchenko S.I
S.A. Eroshenko
2015
Problem:
Mountains and their beauty have always attracted people, but not everyone has the opportunity to visit the mountains and even foothill areas. Therefore, people invented and created alpine slides that can be created in any area using the plants and stones that are inherent in this area.
Given that our area is a steppe and plains, it became necessary to create an alpine slide on the territory of the kindergarten in order to acquaint children with the features of mountain landscapes, their structure using stones and plants.
Relevance of the project:
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Currently, preschool pedagogy pays great attention to the environmental education of children. One of the most important conditions for the formation of ecological ideas is the direct observation of children of objects and phenomena in nature. Therefore, it is necessary to provide children with the opportunity to communicate with wildlife and observe plants and animals and insects.
Preschoolers in our area have the opportunity to get acquainted with garden and horticultural plants, steppe vegetation. But since the mountains are far from us and many cannot see them, the idea arose to create an alpine slide on the territory of the kindergarten, which will provide an opportunity for children to get acquainted with the structure of the soil, learn more about stones and mountain landscapes, plants adjacent to stones and ways of care behind them.
The purpose of the project: to give children elementary ideas about the diversity of the Earth’s cover, to expand children’s knowledge about plains and mountain landscapes, about the features and types of soil, stones and plants growing among stones . ..)
Educational objectives of the project:
formation in children of basic natural science ideas and concepts of animate and inanimate nature and their relationships
acquaintance with the properties of stones, soil
formation of elementary ideas about the features of mountain landscapes
development of spatial imagination, ability to analyze , compare and generalize
form an understanding that the environment around us depends on the actions of each person
Educational objectives of the project:
education of love for nature through direct contact with it, perception of its beauty and diversity
promote the desire to take care of one’s immediate environment, change it for the better
cultivate a caring attitude towards all life on Earth , love for nature;
involvement of children in various activities in nature and its protection;
formation of skills of environmentally competent, moral behavior in nature
teamwork skills development, ability and desire to coordinate their views and desires with other children
– setting goals, determining the relevance and significance of the project;
– selection of methodological literature for the implementation of the project (magazines, articles, abstracts, etc.)
– selection of visual and didactic material
– organization of a developing environment in the group: collection of stones, creation of a photo album – “Alpine Hill Plants”, landscape layout, soil model, volcano layout
2. Practical
3. Stage: final
No.
The name of the measures
DISCOUNTIONS
9017
7
9000 stones “At the Mistress of the Copper Mountain”
February
Educators, parents, children
2
Production of mock -ups: “Mountain landscape”, “Volcano”
February
Educators, children
9000 3 904
”, “What are the stones”, “What is the soil for”, “Plants for the Alpine slide”
March
Educators, children0003
Work in the following directions:
With collections,
With a box of sensations,
Experimentation,
Modeling,
Conducting experiments,
Observation
March
Educators, children
5
Learning and conducting mobility
April April
0003
Creation of an alpine slide on a kindergarten section
May
Employees, children, parents, members, member TOS 8
9000 9,0003
9000)
May
Educators, children
Product of the project:
– creating an alpine slide
– creating a colorful picture or object guardian
– creation of photo albums:
“Alpine Hill Plants”
“My Alpine Hill”
– stone collections
– soil structure model
– mountain landscape model
Spring period.
Tasks:
Educational: to teach children to recognize and name landscape types on their own; to learn to notice and name seasonal changes in nature and at an object; continue to acquaint with the plants of the alpine slide
Developing: develop observation skills, the ability to notice the awakening of nature, describe your feelings using different types of analyzers – smells and sounds of spring, sensations
Environmental: continue to teach children to establish relationships in nature: the sun warms – snow melts – the first plants; buds swelled – insects appeared – birds flew in0034
Summer period.
Tasks:
Educational: continue to teach children to recognize and name landscape types on their own; learn to notice and name seasonal changes at the facility; recognize and name alpine slide plants, compare them with plants of other objects
Developing: continue to develop children’s sensory perceptions and the ability to describe them: smells and sounds of summer, tactile and visual sensations, the ability to compare with past sensations
Ecological: continue to teach children to establish relationships in nature: trees and shrubs have faded – berries have appeared period
Tasks:
Educational: continue to teach children to recognize and name landscape types on their own; learn to notice and name seasonal changes at the facility; recognize and name the plants of the alpine slide, compare them with plants of other objects
Developing: continue to develop children’s sensory perception and ability to describe them: smells and sounds of autumn, tactile and visual sensations, the ability to compare with past sensations birds fly away
Educational: to cultivate love for the native land, emotional responsiveness to the beauty of autumn nature
References:
Alyabyeva E. A. “Nature. Tales and games for children”, M., “Sphere”, 2012
Yolkina N.V. “We teach children to observe and tell”, Yaroslavl, “Acad. Development”, 1996
Ivanova A.I. “Plant World”, M., “Sphere”, 2010
Molodova L.P. “Moral and ecological education of older preschoolers”, Minsk, “Asar”, 2001
Shorygina T.A. “Conversations about natural phenomena and objects”, M., “Sphere”, 2010
Grekhova LI In union with nature. “CGL” “Service School” Moscow, 2002
Zakhlebny A.N. On the ecological path Moscow, 1981
Voronkevich OA Welcome to ecology! SPb “Childhood-Press”, 2008
Samorukova P.G. How to acquaint preschoolers with nature M. Education, 1983
Vinogradova N.V. Mental education of children in the process of familiarization with nature
Poster Gorki Leninskie
Right hemispheric drawing classes
Right hemispheric drawing classes are held on Wednesdays at the Yunost Leisure Center for the little ones. We invite everyone!
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Poster of the village of Gorki
Survival Race
On June 13 the next stage of the Survival Race competition will take place. Venue: Extreme Park Gorki
Right hemispheric drawing classes
Right hemispheric drawing classes are held on Wednesdays at the Yunost Leisure Center for the little ones. We invite everyone!
game program “Slovo”
February 19, 2020 at 17:00 February in the premises of the MBUK DC “Yunost”, Gorki, st. Polkovnikova, d. 2 there will be a game …
Afisha village Kalinovka
“Pushkin’s Day”
An educational event “Pushkin’s Day” took place in the Yunost DC in the village of Kalinovka as part of a summer leisure area. Conducted a quiz, listened to …
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Reporting concert of our creative teams
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Online club “Territory of Mood”
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Cancellation of the event
Due to the epidemiological situation forced cancellation of the children’s play program!
Cancellation of the event
Due to the epidemiological situation forced cancellation of the children’s play program!
Cancellation of the event
Due to the epidemiological situation forced cancellation of the children’s play program!
Holiday programs | Children’s center Syoma
Christmas trees
Children’s favorite holiday is the New Year. And, of course, New Year’s parties for children in Lyubertsy are also held in our children’s center!
We invite only experienced professional presenters to hold Christmas trees.
Christmas trees are held strictly according to the age principle (1-2)y, (2-3)y, (3-4)y, (4-7)y. at a convenient time in the morning, afternoon and evening.
All Christmas tree scenarios are adapted to the age of the children.
The gift is included in the ticket price.
Schedule and prices for 2016-2017
AGE CATEGORY 1-4 years.
Programs:
Forest Stories with Masha,
“Little Red Riding Hood”
“Mashenka and Tyup the Bear”
“Thumbelina”
Duration 1-2 hours.
Kind and spontaneous, inquisitive and inventive Masha will invite the little birthday boy and his guests to her forest. The guys are waiting for acquaintance with her friends – forest dwellers (glove puppets) Bunny, Fox, Bear, Wolf, Kid. Together they will learn to play together, help each other, have fun and dance. And at the end Masha will tell all the guys the secret of her jam and they will sing her famous song together.
“How Smeshariki celebrate their birthday”
Heroes – Fairy Ksyusha and girl Masha. Program for children 3-5 years old.
The kindest and most direct cartoon characters – Smeshariki, loved by all the kids, this time will be your guest. The fact is that the magical Fairy Ksyusha (Nyusha’s girlfriend) found out about your child’s birthday and told her friends. Smeshariki prepared congratulations, interesting contests and funny tasks for the birthday boy and all his guests. With fidget Krosh, children will collect colored balls in a bucket, a calm Hedgehog will teach everyone to be in order, a poet – Barash will make verses – riddles, a scientist Losyash will prepare a logical rebus (feasible for children of this age), with Kar-Karych the children will feel like real artists, and with Nyusha dress up and dance. All games are accompanied by beautiful illustrations, good music and bright props.
AGE CATEGORY 4-7 years.
“Carlson’s Holiday” Heroes Freken Bock, Carlson Program for children 4-7 years old duration 1 hour, 2 hours
In the most ordinary city, on the most ordinary street, in the most ordinary kindergarten in this the day is going to be different. After all, this day is celebrated Graduation of your kid from kindergarten! The great tamer of housekeepers will fly to the children, a man in the prime of life – the best Carlson in the world. From now on, prom will turn into the most fun and carefree holiday! Of course, it will not do without the famous Freken Bok. Even she can’t resist Carlson’s hilarious tricks. Let’s play pranks and have fun to the fullest, playing Carlson’s favorite games!
“Pirate party”
Heroes – Jack Sparrow, Elizabeth Program for children 4-8 years old, 7-11 years old (2 program options)
Together with Jack Sparrow – the most famous pirate of our time and Elizabeth we are going to the lost island. According to an old legend, treasures are hidden on it. On the island, the guys are in danger and many trials that Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth will help you pass! Battles, island mysteries and an old pirate map that will lead everyone to treasure! And at the end of the holiday, the guys will have a master class on making pirate cards from Jack Sparrow
“In Search of the Golden Key”
Heroes of Malvina and Pinocchio Duration of the program 1-2 hours Designed for children aged 4-7 years.
Malvina and Pinocchio are in a hurry to please the children and come to the holiday with a big beautiful chest. It contains a birthday gift and souvenirs for all children. Pinocchio, at the request of the warning Malvina, locked the chest. And the strangest thing is that the Golden Key of Pinocchio does not fit. Children, along with the heroes, go in search of the key that will open the lock on the chest. With the help of a magic cube, the children travel through the pages of the Golden Key fairy tale and visit Papa Carlo, Piero, Alice and Basilio. They play with Artemon, solve the riddles of the Tartilla Turtle and compete with Karabas. The right key received from Karabas will open the lock and the heroes will give the children long-awaited gifts.
Also, for the age category 4-7 years old, we offer the following programs:
Snow White and the Mysteries of the Seven Dwarfs
Princess Ball with Cinderella (Belle)
Rose Fairy and Flower Tale
Fairy Winx and Alpheus School”
“Elsa and Olaf in the Snow Kingdom”
“Fun Marathon with Pippi Longstocking”
Heroes – Pippi, Pirate James Program for children 6-10 years old Program duration 1 hour, 2 9 hours0803
The most reckless and cheerful girl in the world will come to your party. Pippi will “infect” everyone with her enthusiasm and fun. And the brave and courageous pirate James Sparrow (brother of the famous Jack Sparrow) will not resist the charm of a red-haired girl with perky freckles and will have fun with everyone. A breathtaking marathon of fun awaits the guys at their Graduation Party, in which everything will turn upside down – there will be a pillow fight, hat basketball, a jumping relay race with balls and many more interesting things that you will not find in ordinary life.
Traveling Heroes
Program for children aged 7-12 program duration 1-2 hours
Who doesn’t dream of traveling in their life? Everyone wants to visit as many interesting places as possible and see unusual and outlandish things. At graduation, we invite you to go on a World Tour! Moreover, in just one day we will be able to visit many countries of all continents and stay in them for a while. At each stop of our tour, the children will find a fascinating story about countries and their traditions, bright and exciting games and tasks, and even dancing!
You can order a disco for the program, because the hits of our DJ will delight and ignite not only children, but adults themselves!
“Really cool holiday”
Heroes – hooligans in torn jeans Program for children 7-12 years old Program duration 1-2 hours
School of noble hooligans, the existence of which no one knew. The task of unusual instructors is to direct children’s energy in the right direction. They will easily and confidently turn the Graduation celebration into a stunningly impulsive holiday, the participants of which have to live one day in the life of tough and a little bit of a rowdy teenagers. On this day, the usual routine is transformed into an unusual one. Morning exercises will be successfully replaced by a pillow fight, balloon bombing will take place, and lessons will become an exciting pastime.
Star Factory program
Program for children aged 7-12 program duration 1-2 hours
Courage is needed not only in jousting tournaments. To enter the stage, you need not only determination, but also the ability to manage your emotions and show yourself from the best side.
The next stage of the Star Factory will reveal the most active, creative, dynamic!
Become a star at our party!
“Spies. Operation Prom”
Black Heroes Program for children aged 6-10 program duration 1-2 hours
This Graduation will be absolutely and completely classified.
Crayola Kidz Daycare Home Preschool – Detroit, MI 48228
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Welcome to Crayola Kidz Daycare! We offer children a nurturing and loving environment that’s just like home. At our home daycare, our goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones. We offer an environment that advances curiosity and inquisitiveness through Project-based and Developmental Play-based activities. We offer programs for a wide variety of ages from 0 months to 11 years. We look forward to hearing from you! Please contact us to schedule a tour for you and your family.
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I am an experienced caregiver with over 21 years of experience, and I am committed to providing the highest quality of childcare.
With my professional experience and certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Early Childhood Education, I’m highly accomplished in teaching both educational and intentional play activities designed to develop children’s’ psychological, emotional, behavioral, and social skills.
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At Crayola Kidz Daycare, our home daycare is designed for fun, discovery, and learning! Our daycare has a driveway for parking. Within the space, we have a backyard, a nap room, an art area, and a reading area to create a comfortable environment for all of our activities.
We are located in a quiet Detroit neighborhood just around the corner from a park and an elementary school. Our family-oriented neighborhood has convenient street parking and accessible freeways.
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“5 stars is an understatement. I encourage anyone and everyone who needs daycare to call kids n colors daycare. I was nervous to put my daughter in a daycare and I called so many when I was looking to go back to work, I was quickly relieved, Monique was so happy excited when we meet her the first time. I cant tell u how it felt to know my daughter was in good hands, and I cant imagine my life without kids and color daycare” – Jaime Kirkham
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October 2022
October is here and we are always ready to encourage and support our learners in every way possible. From homework help, tutoring, to helping them study for upcoming tests; we are ready to help every step of the way.
With the start of the new month, we remind all families that we are committed to helping our young learners work through their school work and homework on a daily basis. But, just because school is it does not mean the fun ends. We will continue our enrichment time with lots of fun crafts and projects. This month we are in the theme of Halloween, with lots of fun spooky crafts our learners welcome in the Holiday! We will be having a fun spirit week and on Monday, October 31st we will be having our annual Halloween Party filled with lots of yummy snacks and treats.
Thank you to our families for trusting us with your precious children.
If you ever ask yourself, is there a daycare near me that is trustworthy, will take the best care of my kids, make them feel loved and special, and be reliable and flexible? The answer is YES! Kids N Colors Daycare is the place 🙂 Our team is AMAZING! We love what we do and our main goal for your kids is to make sure they are in a safe, loving, and educational environment. So if you’re looking for a daycare in Palmdale or Lancaster please give us a call today!
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Covid-19 Update 2021
As things begin to feel as they are going back to normal our daycare in Palmdale continue to take measures in making sure our kids stay safe and healthy. This will be a continuous effort until we can be assured that the spread of Covid-19 is no longer at a dangerous level.
Summer time is always a fun time at daycare for our kids. Unfortunately, many places we take our kids on field trips remain closed. So this year we will make the best out of it and keep our kids happy and entertained at daycare by doing daily activities and events.
Daycares in Palmdale are feeling like we are right now, nervous. It looks like things are going back to normal, still if you have symptoms stay home.
We cannot assure you that we will not catch the coronavirus, it can also be said that we cannot be sure if you might contract it and bring it to daycare; so sorry, but it’s true. Our duty right now is to limit exposure by taking drastic measures.
Currently here are the stats of the spread of Covid-19 as of March 22, 2020. READ MORE NOW
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There are many Daycares in Palmdale , but our daycare is located in the heart of Palmdale Ca. We are close to the 14 freeway and easy to find. So if you are looking an amazing daycare in Palmdale, you found it!
Safe and Loving
Our focus is to give our children an area that they can feel safe and be creative. We have designed our childcare to focus on the importance of being a kid. We have all the necessary tools available to help their development.
Distance Learning
We have made the changes necessary to make sure our kids have the support they need during distance learning. Our kids have an environment where they can focus and stay on track with school. This is new for all of us, we are very proud of our program.
Flexible Schedule
Busy parents need a flexible daycare and it is why we offer our parents a flexible schedule that they know they can count on. Since 2005 our parents have the ease of mind to know their kids are well protected when they drop off early and pick up late.
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Ms. Monique’s tips to finding the Right Daycare
A daunting task for every parent, the moment you realize you need to find a daycare for your precious children. It’s stressful, time consuming, and sometimes urgent; taking away time to check out multiple daycares in the area.
First things first, If you’re looking for a daycare in Palmdale, or asking yourself “I wonder where I can find the best daycare near me”, then you need to start by doing research.
Start by asking questions
Great way to start your task of finding the right daycare is by asking your friends, family, and co-workers if they have any recommendations.After, best place to start is Google and Facebook. Just type in your search and you’ll see a list of daycares in palmdale or any city you’re in.
Questions to ask
As parents your main concern are your children and it is never wrong to ask to many questions. As providers we encourage you to ask as many questions as you would like. By asking questions you are making sure which environment is right for your children. You might be asking yourselves which Daycares in Palmdale or daycare in general are right for me and my family.
Some questions you might ask may be:
Is the center or in home daycare licensed by the state?
How many kids is each caregiver responsible for?
How do they discipline the children?
What is their emergency plan?
Is the staff trained in CPR and first aid?
How experienced is the staff with children?
Can you visit your children at any time?
How does the staff communicate with the parents?
What do they feed the children?
Are they sponsored by USDA (United States department of agriculture) food programs
Trial Period
This is a good thing for children starting a daycare. After searching for daycares in palmdale or any other city and select one, you as a parent should let them know that you’re interested in a trial period when signing up. Daycares use trial periods to observe if a child is adapting well into their new environment. Sometimes just because you think it’s a good daycare doesn’t mean your child will feel the same. I’m not saying the daycare is bad, but maybe there are certain factors that are not setting well with your child; one common issue is size of daycare, some kids thrive better in smaller daycares and vice versa.
Do not feel bad if your childcare provider tells you that perhaps it’s better if you search for another daycare within the trial period. Ask why and if they can give you any recommendations. Don’t see this as an insult or anything negative, instead be happy that the daycare was open with you, and cared more about your child than a paycheck.
“A child’s’ happiness and ability to adapt in a new environment is more important than anything”
What to look for in a daycare
What should you look for in a daycare? Parents always want the best for their children. There are many daycares in Palmdale but in order to find the best daycare for your children and be able to feel comfortable with your new provider, you have to look for certain details.
THINGS TO LOOK FOR:
Is your child drawn towards the daycare provider? Does your child express positive feelings about the daycare provider?
How does the staff interact with the children? Are they kind and considerate towards them?
Is there plenty of playtime or activities for your child/children to participate in.
Is the facility clean and safe?
Does the center have an outside area where the children could play?
Are foods and beverages provided throughout the day?
Do the children look happy and engaged in activities?
Do the children look dirty and not taken care of?
Personally, I love the children in my daycare in Palmdale. I started Kid’s `N Colors Daycare because I volunteered at other local daycares in Palmdale when I was a teenager, and noticed that children had a special connection with me.
It amazed me to see kids at daycares I would volunteer for follow me around, gravitate towards me when looking to be reassured.
This became important to me when I stated my daycare, and later as I realized having great relationships with my children not only made my job more exciting, but was a huge benefit for my kids’ development. The Center of the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning conducted a research project focusing on teacher-child relationships, and concluded that children who have a good relationship with their teachers or childcare providers are influenced positively in their social and emotional development, and good peer interaction. more here.
This is why it is important to notice the relationship your child has with your daycare provider, as it can have a future developmental impact on your child.
Meet your needs.
When you’re trying to find the right daycare in Palmdale, you have to know what you want. Where do you want the daycare to be located? Do you want an in home daycare or a large center? Do you want it to be closer to your home or work? These are all things to consider and there is really no right or wrong answer, it all depends on what works for you as far as convenience and comfort level of the selected daycare.
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We’d love to help! If you’re looking for a daycare in palmdale, please give us a call at 661-266-1220, or fill out the contact form on here. We would love to have you join our small yet amazing daycare family. We have had the pleasure of providing care for dozens of families since 2005, and proudly can say that most of our kids stay with us until they are able to care for themselves or move—yet they always visit!
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Still Have questions about finding the right daycare? Watch Ms. Monique give you tips in the video below
How to find the right a daycare near me.
Many of you are busy parents that either work or go to school. It can be tough not finding the right daycare for your child/ren because your kids mean everything to you. Yep, we parents all go through the same dilemma, but asking yourself “What’s a really good daycare near me?” comes with a few things to look for to know if the daycare’s you will be visiting are the right fit for your kiddos.
Check out the video below. It may serve as a good way to find the answer to what’s a good daycare near me!
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90,000 performer of the role of Ida Nudel in the play “Gabima”: such people defeat Totalitari
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Scene from the play “Ida” at the Gabima Theater
(photo: Redi Rubinstein)
at the Gabima National Theater took place premiere of the play “Ida” about Ida Nudel – a well-known fighter for the rights of Soviet Jews, a refusenik, a Jewish activist. Prisoner of Zion Ida Nudel was one of those who, at the risk of their own freedom and life, fought against the Iron Curtain. The premiere of the performance, the theme of which – the struggle against the regime – again turned out to be relevant, took place a year after the death of the heroine. One of the performers of the role of Ida (“Ida Nudel in the past”), actress Riki Blich, specially for Vesti, gave an interview to Alex Reef, a poetess, chairman of the Million Lobby public organization and founder of the Tarbutit Brigade (Cultural Brigade) and ” Veteran”. In the conversation, the topics of repatriation, the Soviet past and self-identification of young people who came to Israel as children were raised.
– Ricky, tell us what this role means to you, the image of Ida Nudel, Prisoner of Zion. You are a native of Israel, it would seem that this story has nothing to do with you.
– Although I was born in Israel, my childhood was not like that of other Sabra children. Childhood depends on the family. And largely thanks to my family, I immediately felt that this role was very close to the history of my family: my uncle was denied repatriation to Israel, and my parents were still fresh immigrants at the time of my birth. They met already in Israel. I was born two years after their Aliyah. Until the age of three, I spoke only Russian at home. Then I was enrolled in a religious kindergarten – that’s how I learned Hebrew. For many years I lived with the feeling that I came to Israel at the age of 3.
By the way, not only my uncle was a refusenik, but also my mother. They didn’t really want to talk about it. The names of Ida Nudel and the Sharan house were not mentioned.
– Did you feel “Russian”?
– Only when I was sent to a religious kindergarten did I catch the difference between me and other children. Then my own family began to lead a religious lifestyle. For her, this was new, because in the Soviet Union they had no connection with religion. But parents were drawn to the spiritual, to Judaism.
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Ricky Blich as Ida. A scene from the play Ida at the Habima Theater
(Photo: Redi Rubinstein)
– How did you get approached when looking for an actress for the role of Ida Nudel?
– I am a full-time actress of the Habima Theatre, so it was quite logical, although, I will not hide, there was another contender for this role. But I immediately realized that this role suits me perfectly: if I were Ida Nudel, I would also fight for justice, it is in my blood, in my character. So when I was eventually asked to play her role, I immediately felt that this was mine.
I have great respect for people who fight for rights, for justice, I respect idealists. Ida Nudel devoted herself and all her time to the fight against the totalitarian regime. At the same time, she knew how to devote time to each person, a separate individual. She had the character traits of the kind of person I identify with – stubbornness, struggle, loyalty to her mission, no matter what.
– But her fate was tragic…
– Yes, her fate is tragic – but this is the price paid by those who fully devote themselves to their destiny and are not ready to turn off the path. The price of this is also the loneliness in which Ida was.
I am honored to play her role. Before going on stage, I even try to talk to her spirit…
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Alex Reef, head of the NGO “Million Lobby”
(Photo: Tal Shahar)
– I am also the daughter of repatriates, when my family repatriated I was 5 years old. To this day, I feel that I am not a native Israeli, but a representative of the “one and a half generation” who came to Israel as children. For many years I was embarrassed by my origins, and as a teenager I was even embarrassed by my parents because they behaved “like new immigrants.” I did not feel like a 100% Israeli, and to prove the opposite, I went through a difficult path – I was an officer in the army, studied at the university, made a career in a state institution. And only after I ticked off each column of the “obligatory stage of the path of a native Israeli”, I began to be interested in the history of my family. Then I learned about the Prisoners of Zion and heard a story about Ida Nudel.
Ricky, what was it like to tick the box for you?
– I was also embarrassed by my parents as a teenager, and in a sense I am also a generation and a half. My parents also behaved “like new immigrants.” For me, the “tick” was to learn perfect Hebrew and become an actress.
– May I tell you more about myself? Having ticked the boxes we are talking about, I began to write poems about feeling like a one and a half generation. Thus was born my book and the documentary series “One and a half generation”, which was released this year. Ricky, do you feel that with the performance about Ida Nudel “Habima” made a historic step, presented on stage the history of Jews – immigrants from the USSR, which few people have talked about in Israel in recent decades?
– Yes, it’s great that we can finally express ourselves freely. For example, in the theater, sometimes we insert words in Russian into a conversation purely for the buzz. As a child, I was forbidden to somehow remember my roots – after my mother returned to religion, for example, she did not allow me to celebrate the New Year at home, because this is not a Jewish holiday.
– When I read the biography of Ida Nudel and learned more about her, I tried to contact her through her relatives. But Ida was already seriously ill, and I did not manage to get to know her. Then I found out that she had passed away. Together with another representative of the “Million Lobby” we came to the funeral as a sign of respect for her tragic fate. After all, she gave up many things in her life for the idea of freedom for the Jews.
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Ida Nudel after repatriation to Israel – together with the poetess and composer Naomi Shemer
(Photo: Michael Kremer)
by two Prisoners of Zion, actresses Ricky Blich and Gila Almagor, with the assistance of the Million Lobby.
The performance starts at 20:00. The price of tickets with a special discount is 88 shekels. Discount code – 10475. Order tickets here
For the readers of “Vesti” Alex Reef added: “Million Lobby” invites you to join the viewing of this important performance. It will be held in Hebrew, with subtitles in Russian.” For example, Elena Yakupova, a resident of the city of Kamenka-Dneprovsk, Zaporozhye region, who was detained by the police, passed coordinates to the Ukrainian military, after which a hostel and a kindergarten came under fire, the woman said in an interview with RIA Novosti.0003
“At one time I collaborated with the so-called Aladdin, who gave me tasks: what needs to be done, the coordinates of which buildings to transmit. Then there were arrivals. There was a blow to the garden. I don’t think they wanted to hit it specifically , but due to an inaccuracy, they hit, in the same way, a dormitory where civilians lived. There were no soldiers there,” the accomplice of the Armed Forces of Ukraine told .
According to Yakupova, she got lost in her own views, which is why she passed the data on to the Ukrainian military. However, now the woman admits her guilt and repents. She stressed that it is impossible to justify the involvement of civilians in such actions. According to her, a person, answering any question, may not understand what he is doing, and then he will gradually be drawn into the criminal actions of the Ukrainian security forces.
“To Birlin”: Ukrainian media passed off the scenery for the film as a Russian tank shot down by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and benefit the Russian Federation, and they are being used fraudulently,” Yakupova noted on
.
The woman also said that after the liberation of the city there are some aspects that speak of the prospects for improving life. First of all, she noted the salary and social benefits. Although, added the accomplice of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, it is too early to talk about a quiet life, while active hostilities are going on and shelling of residential areas continues. If a woman could turn to the Ukrainian military, she would ask for silence and a cessation of hostilities, because civilians suffer from this. The fact is, Yakupova continued, that not everyone has the opportunity to abandon their homes, some of which were mortgaged, and someone inherited from relatives, including veterans.
Another detained spotter from Kamenka-Dniprovska, Nikita Shchedrin, said that he was contacted on social networks by an unknown person who introduced himself as a Ukrainian military man and demanded from him the coordinates of the location of the Russian Armed Forces. At the same time, the man noted, the townspeople were shot at from Nikopol or Marganets. Shchedrin himself did not join the army, since he is a father of many children.
“Against whom to fight? Against my own people, it turns out. It’s pointless. If I go, the children will be left without a breadwinner and a father. That’s why I stopped communicating and cooperating. I felt that he wants to take advantage of me and set me up,” — he said.
18 Fun Classroom Activities for Students [Updated]
Conventional lecture methods would not be very productive when the students are tired or sleepy, especially in the afternoon sessions. Having some fun classroom activities can make students active after lunch hour.
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Some teachers would make it plainly fun games while some others use it as a strategy to revise what is learned in the previous classes. In the morning sessions also, some teachers would take a short gap in between the strenuous learning to bring in some fun.
Are you looking for some interesting fun classroom activities to make your learning session interesting and engaging? Here are a few among the most played cool classroom activities for students of diverse class levels:
1. Educational Bingo
This awesome game can be played in groups. It is a lot of fun while helping to revise what is learnt in the class.
Teacher can ask a question that was taught in the previous class and the answer would be hidden in the bingo puzzle. It is widely used to learn mathematics with fun. The bingo card can contain numbers in columns and they have to solve maths puzzles to find out the answers in the list.
For example, teacher can call out “all numbers that are divisible by 4 in a row”.
2. Bleep
Bleep is an interesting memory game in which students are restricted to use certain words during reading comprehension.
A list of banned words is first provided to the participating students. This can also be word categories such as colors, names, animals, food and more.
Teacher would then give a reading comprehension material containing the relevant words. Each student is asked to read a sentence or paragraph by omitting these words.
They have to bleep once they come over a banned word to succeed in the game.
3. Pink Tac Toe
This is a really funny game that can be played with any number of students by grouping them into teams. Teacher would call out a body part followed by a colour.
A student from a team is assigned the task of finding an object in the classroom with that particular colour. He/she then needs to touch it with the mentioned body part.
If teacher calls out pink toe, he/she has to find out an object with pink colour and touch it with his toe.
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4. Sports Gallery
This is an energizer game that raises the acting spirit in students.
Teacher will have a list of sports activities with him/her numbered from 1 to 10 or so. He would then randomly call out a student and asks to say a number.
Teacher now call out the sports activity that is linked to the particular number in his/her list.
The student has to enact the activity for at least 10 seconds.
The list can include items such as shooting a jump shot, batting a baseball, serving a tennis ball, juggling a soccer ball and more.
5. Blind Artist
This amazing classroom activity can invoke creativity among students. Students are first paired and are placed in a position such that they don’t face each other.
A student will be given a picture and the other student will be given a plain paper and pencil. The student with the picture has to describe what is in the picture without actually telling what it is.
The other person has to bring in some creativity and imagination to draw a picture according to his description.
6. Crazy Train
This is a funny game which can be played with elementary level students. Students can be grouped into 10 or 12. They are asked to line up and connect among themselves to represent a train.
Teacher says start when the train slowly moves forward. He would then give commands during the journey such as fast, slow, move backward, turn left and more. Kids would listen to these commands and make changes in their move.
7. Four Corners
Teacher would randomly choose a student ‘X’ and ask him/her to stand outside the classroom after his/her eyes are tied up.
Rest of the class would be divided into four and asked to stand at four corners of the class, say A, B, C and D. Then X will call out an alphabet and those students staying at that corner will be out of the game.
The rest of the three groups are again divided into four and asked to stand at four corners. X will again call out an alphabet and that group gets out. This elimination is continued until four students are at four corners and the luckiest student will be the last one standing.
8. Sentence Race
This is a vocabulary review game that can be played among high school students.
The teacher would write up vocabulary words in pieces of paper and folds it and keeps in a box. The class would be divided into two groups and the blackboard would also be partitioned into two, each side for a team.
A member from a team would come up and picks a piece of paper. He needs to write a meaningful sentence that includes the word specified on the paper on blackboard. Teacher would finally evaluate the sentences and the side with most meaningful sentences will win.
9. Chain Spelling
This is an amazing game in which students need to connect two unrelated words by looking at their spelling.
Teacher first writes a word on the board. First student is asked to take the last three or four letters of the word and form another word.
The next student has to repeat the same and this is continued until a student fails to form a word or misspells it. The game can be made tighter by restricting them to certain category of words.
10. Blindfold Conversation
This is a team building activity for a new classroom. First teacher asks everybody to introduce themselves in a few sentences.
Once it is done, class would be divided into two teams. A student from a team is called up and his eyes would be tied. A student from the other team is then called and asked to say something.
The student who is blinded has to recognize him/her from his voice. If he/she failed to do so, he/she may also ask certain questions related to what was discussed in the introduction to identify the person.
11. Jumping the Line
This is an energizer game that would be apt to play at the end of a class which can be used as a revision too.
A line is drawn on the class floor and one side of the line will be marked ‘true’ and the other as ‘false’. The students are asked to stand on the line.
Teacher would pick a student and says a statement based on what is taught in the class. If the student thinks that it is true, he/she has to jump to the true side or else the false side.
If the student’s assessment is wrong, he/she has to go back to his desk.
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Teacher would continue the game and the last student standing in the line with the most right assessments will be the winner for the day.
12. Missing Cards
This is a memory game for any level students that improve their attention to detail. The class is first divided into two. Teacher has a set of cards which denotes different categories.
A student from the first team is asked to come up and teacher shows him/her 5 cards for 10 seconds. He/she then shuffles the card and shows only 4 cards next time.
The student has to recall his/her memory and identify the missing card. The team with the most number of correct card recalls win.
13. Mime
This is a very popular game in which action words or verbs are revised in a funny manner.
The class is first divided into teams. Teacher writes action words such as running, gardening, singing etc in pieces of paper. It is then folded and placed in a bag or box.
A student from a team comes and picks a paper and enacts the word. The other team has to guess the word correctly to win a point.
14. Buzz
This is a great game that stimulates concentration and attention to detail in students while still having fun.
The teacher can first choose a list such as a number 1 to 100, a series of words, prime numbers and more according to the knowledge level of the students.
The participants will be first informed about the buzzwords or numbers in the list, say every odd number, prime number, vowels or so. They have to read the items in the list while replacing the particular number or alphabet as ‘buzz’.
These are just a few among the many popular fun classroom activities for students. A board race, scavenger hunts, spin the wheel, and the jigsaw is among other commonly chosen fun classroom activities to let students enjoy the beautiful feeling of learning with fun.
15. Thanking for the Compliment
This is an ice-breaking classroom activity, which can boost the confidence and encourage students to complement each other’s.
The teacher can give a sheet of paper to each student in the class which has to be pinned on their backs then she has to ask every student to think of a compliment to write for their friends. When the whole class is done with it, ask them to read it aloud.
16. “All about me”
This would be a fun-filled interesting classroom activity for kids, which can be performed in the beginning as well as at the end of the academic year.
Here the teacher is supposed to prepare a worksheet with certain set of questions like:
My name is………….
I want to become a …………………. When I grow up.
My hobbies are……………
My favourite colour …………
I want to go to …………………………
My best friend is …………………………….
They would simply live to fill this out. It would be more fun to do this activity twice an year, for them to compare.
17. Collect the Candies
‘Collect the candies’ is a school-activity which would be very effective in classroom.
In this the teacher has to hide candies in different corners of the class. Now, the students have to collect and find the candies. Initially, it would sound like a treasure hunt.
Now ask the students to show the number of candies they have collected and along with this they have describe about their favourite actor, teacher, colour, fruit etc. The number of things to be said will depend on the number of candies they have collected.
18. “Lean Laniya”
These interesting fun classroom activities will let the students to think and learn new words.
The game goes like, every student has to think of an adjective to describe themselves. But with the condition that the adjective must start with the first letter of the respective student’s name. For instance, Funny Francila, Smart Steeve, Tall Tom etc.
Teachers can choose the activity wisely depending on the level of students they are handling. Some of these classroom activities are not only evoke fun but also stimulates their creativity, thought process and teamwork.
Some of these school activities can also be used as part of strategic plans to teach difficult topics. However, it needs a lot of planning and preparation from teachers to execute such Classroom activities successfully rather than making it a distraction from serious learning.
A good classroom environment should always have the right mix of learning and fun.
13 Fun Welcome Back to School Lessons & Activities for K-2 – Proud to be Primary
Start the school year with these important back to school lessons and activities that are fun and necessary for kids: Participate in community building activities, get to know one another with All About Me activities, and build friendship and empathy with students.
Important Back to School Lessons & Activities to Do with Students
The beginning of the school yearis a time to welcome new students, build relationships, and get to know each other better. It is also a necessary time to start teaching social and emotional skills. Teaching these early will help set a positive tone in your classroom for the rest of the year.
When we teach these types of back to school lessons, kids begin to feel a part of the classroom community, have a stronger sense of self, and are better prepared to handle the challenges they face throughout the year.
4 Types of Back to School Lessons & Activities to Start the School Year
Below are four types of back to school lessons and activities kids will enjoy!
1. Community Building Back to School Lessons
Start building a classroom community on day one with lessons and activities that encourage respect, forming connections, and appreciation for others and their differences.
2. All About Me Lessons & Activities
Get to know each other better and help children feel more comfortable in the classroom with lessons, activities, and routines that encourage understanding, growing confidence, and forming identities.
3. Relationship Building Lessons & Activities
Begin to build friendships and relationships in the classroom through lessons and activities that permit children to focus on learning and getting to know one another and the teachers while thriving in the new classroom environment.
4. Empathy & Kindness Lessons & Activities
Empathy and kindness are essential topics to start teaching children about at the start of school. These lessons and activities will guide kids to act with kindness and compassion when interacting throughout the day.
13 Back to School Lessons & Activities Kids will Enjoy
Try the back to school lessons below or these back to school activities to start the school year strong!
Create a “Great” Classroom Contract
Develop classroom expectations together as a class and develop a classroom contract based on the participation and ideas from everyone. Students and teachers will identify what is vital in a classroom and what makes it great together.
Part OneInstructions:
Create a Y-shaped anchor chart with a title like “A Great Classroom” and label each section with looks, sounds, or feels.
Ask students to imagine what a “great” classroom looks like (what they see when they look around the class and at the other kids and record ideas on the anchor chart. Give hints or ask questions to elicit important ideas. For example, helping, working hard, happy kids, learning, etc.
Ask them what a “great” classroom sounds like (what they hear in terms of what people say to each other, words they use, and noises) and record ideas on the anchor chart. For example, quiet, manners, laughing, kind comments, questions, etc.
Ask them what a “great” classroom feels like (what feelings they have inside at school and how people make them feel). Encourage kids to think about how they feel on a good day. Examples: open, welcome, respected, loved.
Review and reread the ideas on the anchor chart for clarification. Have kids pick a favorite idea in each of the three sections.
Have them come up to the chart and add a small sticker to mark that spot. Ask them to say which idea they think is most important and help them, if needed, find it on the chart.
Optional: Have older kids write their favorite ideas on paper.
Part Two:
Count stickers to find those “big” essential ideas in each section. Those ideas will become the main components of the classroom contract. If kids believe those ideas are important, they will be more likely to follow them.
Take the ideas and pre-write the contract yourself on chart paper.
Read and practice the completed contract together as a class.
Post the contract in a visible place and practice each day as a group.
Each child can sign their name or stamp a thumbprint on the final contract to show they agree.
Optional: Have kids copy the classroom contract and draw a picture of what a “great” classroom means. Post their work along with the final signed agreement.
Ice Breaker Games
Ice breaker games are a great way to get to know each other and “break the ice.”
Kids will have fun playing them together, building connections, and learning about their classmates.
Ice Breaker Game Cards by Proud to be Primary
Instructions:
Play a different ice breaker game at the start of class or before a transition.
Read the game instructions and explain how to play. Demonstrate with examples if needed.
Community Building Role-Play
Community building role-playing encourages kids to act out appropriate ways that they should act in the classroom. Given a scenario, kids demonstrate what that should look and sound like in the classroom. This provides excellent opportunities for discussion!
Community Building Role Play Scenario Cards by Proud to be Primary
Instructions:
Come together as a group. Have students act out a scenario you show or read to them.
Encourage kids to show the kind and thoughtful ways to act in the classroom.
‘All Are Welcome’ Book & Writing Activity
Children need to understand that it doesn’t matter who they are, where they come from, or what they look like; they are each welcome in the classroom.
Instructions:
Bring the class together to read the book All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold.
Start by reading the title and asking the class what they think the book will be about. Ask students if they can make any connections with the title or what they see on the cover page.
Read the book together and discuss the different parts of the story and what they mean. Point out the illustrations and encourage them to notice things.
After the story, brainstorm all the things welcome in their classroom (different ideas, cultures, food, clothing, languages, words, stories, games, talents, etc. ) on an anchor chart labeled “In our classroom.”
Have students write and draw ways that they are welcome. Use the sentence frame “I am welcome…” for each sentence if necessary.
Share as a class.
“Get to Know Me” Cards
Kids get to know each other better by asking and answering questions about themselves. They will also gain confidence when sharing details about themselves with others.
Get to Know Me Question Cards by Proud to be Primary
Different ways that cards can be used:
Call on kids to pull a question card from the jar and answer in front of the class.
Read a card each morning during your morning meeting and ask for volunteers to answer.
Answer a question about yourself, so your students can get to know you back.
Use the question cards during brain breaks, transitions, morning meetings, while lined up, or anytime you need an activity to fill time.
Pick a card and have kids write a response in their journal.
Star of the Week
Recognize the unique qualities that each child has. Create a special keepsake book that children will cherish and boost their self-esteem.
Star of the Week activities by Proud to be Primary
Instructions:
Choose a different child weekly to be the “star of the week.”
Bring kids together to introduce the “star of the week” for that week. Post the ‘Star of the Week’ sign on an anchor chart. Have the chosen child sit on a special chair at the front.
Encourage kids to ask the “star” questions about themselves and what makes them special. The teacher records the ideas on the anchor chart.
Each child writes about the “star,” including what makes that person a star, and draws a picture of them together.
The pages can be put together into a class book that the “star” gets as a special keepsake.
“Me” Box
Get to know students better by having them bring in personal collections of items from home that represent who they are, with the help of families.
Instructions:
Explain the activity to your class. Brainstorm ideas of things they could bring together as a class.
Send kids home with the letter for families or send an email explaining the activity with a due date.
Schedule a time for kids to share their boxes with the class. Encourage kids to ask questions and share details about the items in their boxes.
Photograph Self-Portrait
Creating self-portraits is a perfect art activity for the start of the school year! Students will identify and write things about themselves and participate in creating an artistic design and self-portrait.
Instructions:
Ask different questions that get kids to describe who they are (i.e., age, birthday, family, school, likes and dislikes, pets, friends, etc.) and write their ideas on a chart.
Students select 5-10 things to write about themselves on paper strips. Write the ideas in complete sentences (i. e., “I have a big sister named Julia.”).
Take a picture of each child in the class individually. Encourage them to smile and have big facial expressions. You could have them do actions with their hands, like blow kisses, wave, or lean on their fist. Get creative!
Print each child’s black and white photo, blown up to fit an 8″ x 11″ sheet of white paper. Cut the pictures out around their body, head, and hands.
Have students draw and color or paint a picture about themselves on a large sheet of 11″ x 14″ art paper. This could also be abstract or a rainbow. Encourage them to use bright colors when coloring and painting.
Glue the cut-out picture onto the bottom of the art paper. Cut the writing into strips along the dotted lines and paste the different sentences around their heads and bodies. Get creative with the placement!
Hopes & Goals for the School Year
Encourage students to think of and describe things they hope will happen this year. Then they pick and write their hopes as goals for the school year.
Instructions:
Bring the class together to read the book This School Year Will Be the Best by Kay Winters.
Start by reading the title and asking the class what they think the book will be about. Ask students if they can make any connections with the title or what they see on the cover page.
Read the book together and discuss the different hopes shared by the students in the book.
After the story, write the same question that the teacher asked in the story on the top of an anchor chart (“What do you hope will happen this year?”).
Ask kids to share their wishes with the class. Under the question, write “I hope” on each line. Ask each kid to share what they hope for as a goal they have for the year and record it with their name.
Kids write and draw their hopes and goals.
“A Good Friend” Discussion & Anchor Chart
In this back to school lesson, we want students to describe what makes a good friend and what they are, do, and say. Students will identify ways that they can be good friends and participate in creating a collaborative display with their handprints.
A Good Friend Anchor Chart & Writing Template by Proud to be Primary
Instructions:
Ask kids, “What makes a good friend?”. Discuss and share ideas.
Read children’s books about being a friend.
On an anchor chart titled ‘A Good Friend,’ brainstorm and record ideas for what a good friend is, what they do, and what they say.
Kids paint their hands and create two handprints on a piece of white paper. They can write something they will do to be a good friend on the center of each handprint.
Cut out the hands and arrange them in a circle to form a wreath or a line connected on the wall with a title, such as “We are all friends!”
Optional: Write about what a good friend is, does, and says, and draw a picture to match.
Find a Friend Scavenger Hunt
Help students get to know their classmates and learn names in this fun, mingling activity. Kids will practice writing names and making new friends in the process.
Find a Friend Scavenger Hunt activity by Proud to be Primary
Instructions:
Explain to students that they need to ask classmates questions (i.e., “Do you love ice cream?”) and fill in their names on the template (grab this for FREE below!).
When they find someone who fits, they can write that classmate’s name or have them write their name on the line in the space.
Optional Idea: This activity is fun with a buddy class to help kids learn each other’s names and things about each other.
‘The Day Your Begin’ Book & Writing Activity
Share a beautiful story of bravery and acceptance for children who may feel like an outsider or nervous about starting school. The hope is that this book will give kids the courage to connect with and have empathy for others.
Instructions:
Bring the class together to read the book The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson.
Start by reading the title and asking the class what they think the book will be about. Ask students if they can make any connections with the title or what they see on the cover page.
Read the book together and discuss the different parts of the story and what they mean. Point out the illustrations and encourage them to notice other things.
After the story, ask kids if they connect with any parts of the story and why. Encourage kids to share moments when they may have felt different, alone, nervous about school, or connecting with others.
Let kids know that there will be times when we feel this way but that there are things we can do. Ask them for ideas and record them on an anchor chart.
Optional: Have kids write and draw about a time they felt like a character in the story and what happened. Use the sentence frame “There will be times when…”.
Share as a class.
Wrinkled Heart Activity & Book
Teach kids that unkind words and actions impact others and that those things aren’t forgotten with the Wrinkled Heart activity. Encourage kids to act kindly and use kind words each day.
Instructions:
Cut a large heart shape out of paper and hang it near your meeting area.
Give each child a heart-shaped cut-out. Ask them to draw and color things that they love on the heart.
Bring the class together and read them the book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. Every time a mean act or word appears in the book, fold a section of the large heart.
After the story, ask kids about the mean things that have been said or done to them. Every time something is shared, have the entire class fold a part of their own heart (continue to fold the large heart as well).
Once the hearts are folded, ask kids to unfold their hearts and look at what happened. Tell them that they are left with a wrinkled heart, and that is what happens to us after we have mean things done or said to us.
Read the ‘Wrinkled Heart’ poem and write it in the center of the large heart. Talk about what the poem means.
Take a vow as a class to be kind to others and use kind words. Have them sign their name on the large heart and hang it on the wall as a reminder.
I hope you enjoy trying these back to school lessons and activities that are fun and important for your students. I hope they help you create the classroom climate you desire!
Which activity will you try?
Back to School SEL Resource
All 13 activities in this post, plus 10 more, are available in the Back to School Social-Emotional Learning resource by Proud to be Primary.
This one resource is the perfect companion to the first few weeks of school.
The SEL back to school lessons and activities resource includes PRINTABLE & DIGITAL mini-lesson ideas to fill your lesson plans with engaging activities kids will love.
Free Find a Friend Scavenger Hunt
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More Back to School Lessons & Activities for K-2
Community Building Activities
Back to School Activities
Get to Know You Games
PIN for Later
exercises, games and tasks for the summer for the future first grader
Preparing for school / Assignments
Parents no longer need to review dozens of manuals and children’s websites. After all, the LogicLike team has prepared everything you need for an easy start and exciting learning.
Assignments for classes online
Find the extra
Count the cubes
Logic tasks
Logic questions
Say a word
Guess by description
Entertaining account
Patterns in pictures
How much should a future first grader study?
Start with 5-7 tasks a day and gradually build up.
Looking for ideas for offline classes?
Here is a selection of popular developmental tasks and other activities, examples of entertaining tasks from LogicLike.
We develop voluntary attention.
We train short-term and long-term memory.
We develop logical thinking.
Performing speech therapy exercises.
Preparing a hand for writing.
We develop attention
Initially, children do not know how to control their attention. They actively react to everything new and interesting, but cannot concentrate for a long time on what does not attract them. Therefore, it can be difficult for a first-grader to sit through 45 minutes of a lesson without switching to extraneous matters. Games, tasks and exercises to develop attention from LogicLike will help your child learn to listen and become more focused.
Task “Find and circle”
Give the child a small text (this could be an article from a children’s magazine or a printed fairy tale) and invite him to cross out a certain letter in each line, for example, “A”. How can you make the task more difficult? Ask your preschooler to cross out “A” and circle “B”, or mark “A” only when it is preceded by a consonant.
Mission “Abracadabra”
On a piece of paper, write down a number of complex non-existent words and invite the child to rewrite them without errors in a notebook:
Yura made a building out of cubes (fig. on the right). Irishka hid a few cubes.
How many cubes does Yura need to restore the building?
Show answer
Answer:
5.
Exercise “Listen and act”
Name different words (table, bed, cup, pencil, bear, fork, etc.) and ask the child to clap their hands when the word for an animal comes up. Increasing the difficulty: now it will be necessary to get up every time you hear the name of the plant. Connect the two parts of the exercise. If it’s easy, add another action.
Exercise “Show me”
Name the parts of the body and point to them. And the child must repeat the words and show on himself. Then start to confuse him: say “hand” and point to the leg, etc.
We develop memory
Like attention, the memory of a preschooler only passes from involuntary to controlled: he quickly memorizes verses with bright and interesting images, but he learns boring texts with difficulty.
Tasks and exercises for the development of memory will help the future first grader to better absorb any useful new information.
The task “Chain of words: listen and remember”
Out of ten spoken words, an older preschooler (6-7 years old) is able to remember about seven. Let’s check how well your child’s memory is developed?
Chain of words to check: bedroom, vase, tiger, oval, square, rhombus, wolf, fish, winter, hare, house, sun, hedgehog, cloud.
Task “Pairs of words”
Read all pairs of words. Then call only the first and wait for the second in response:
autumn – rain; vase – flowers; doll – dress;
cup – saucer; book – page; water – fish;
machine – wheel; house – window; hours are arrows.
Good to know. Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky advised teaching a child several tricks that would help him memorize information easier:
– repeat aloud and to yourself;
– mentally fix some objects through others, creating associations;
– to combine objects into groups, highlighting their similarities or differences.
Exercise “Remember and describe”
After a joint walk, remember what interesting things you saw on the street. Perhaps it was a bright sign or a passer-by with a funny dog. Ask the child to describe the object in detail.
Exercise “Repeat the figure”
Take counting sticks, lay out an intricate figure from them and give the preschooler time to memorize it. Suggest from memory to depict the same composition of counting sticks.
More ideas – in the material “Games that develop thinking, memory, attention.”
Online games for training memory and attention
You can develop the speed of perception, reaction and visual memory with ease. Invite your child to try our game “Master Schulte”.
We develop thinking
Children with developed thinking more easily absorb new knowledge and figure out how to apply it.
When children complete tasks for preparing for school from LogicLike, they learn to analyze information, make connections between objects, divide them into groups, compare and generalize.
Learn more about the development of logic and thinking in children.
Start with age-appropriate tasks
5-6 years old
6-7 years
1st class
It can be difficult for a preschooler to figure out all the variety of tasks and exercises on their own. To make the first steps easier, we recommend doing 5-7 tasks from each category with your child.
“What, why and why?”
Reflect together on the following questions:
In the morning we have breakfast, and at noon – …?
Why, before the train passes, barriers are lowered along the track?
A small cow is a calf, a baby lamb is. ..?
Is the dog more like a cat or a chicken? What, what do they have in common?
Why do all cars have brakes?
Why do you need to put a stamp on a letter?
“Which word is missing?”
In each row you need to find an extra word:
old, decrepit, small, dilapidated;
Brave, evil, courageous, bold;
Apple, plum, cucumber, pear;
Milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, bread;
Hour, minute, summer, second;
Spoon, plate, bag, pan;
Dress, hat, shirt, sweater;
Soap, toothpaste, broom, shampoo;
Birch, oak, pine, strawberry;
Book, TV, tape recorder, radio.
The fourth extra task
On the LogicLike platform, you can perform similar and other tasks for the development of thinking in an interactive format. Example from our database:
To solve problems, press Start classes!
See more tasks like “Find an extra word or object.”
Exercise “Who is more?”
Have your child name as many words as possible that represent specific concepts: trees, flowers, modes of transport, sports, etc.
Exercise “Important words”
Name one concept (garden) and add accompanying words to it (plants, gardener, fence, earth). Ask the child to choose from them the two most important, without which the main subject cannot do. Ask questions to understand why he chose certain words. Examples of other pairs: shop – seller, milk, counter, money; water park – inflatable circle, slides, water, bathing suit.
Logic task
Logic problem solving is one of the most effective ways to develop thinking. We create a variety of entertaining tasks that are interesting to solve for children and adults.
To solve problems, press Start classes!
We develop speech
An older preschooler can easily pronounce sounds, knows how to build complex, but coherent sentences. His vocabulary has increased: if at 3 years old the child knew about 1200 words, then at 6 years old – three times more. Active communication and solving tasks and exercises for the development of speech will help the preschooler to speak beautifully and fluently.
“Warm-up for the tongue”
Learn a few tongue twisters together and practice pronouncing them without hesitation:
Marina pickled mushrooms, Marina sorted raspberries;
The hedgehog chewed blackberry jelly in his dwelling;
The cat lapped up the milk, and Vitya dipped the roll into the milk;
Senya carries hay in the canopy, Senya will sleep in the hay;
Dima gives melons to Dina, Dima gives melons to Dina;
Mom, you don’t look for us, we pinch sorrel on cabbage soup.
Quest “I know everything”
Read the word and ask them to explain its meaning. Example: the word “chair”. What group of objects does it belong to (furniture), what is it made of (wood), why is it needed (to sit on it)? Words for completing the task: notebook, plane, pencil, table.
Exercise “Tell me what you see”
Take a book with bright plot illustrations, choose an entertaining picture and ask questions about it: who? what is he doing? when? why? why? Suggestive phrases will help to talk: “What do you think?”, “Have you ever met this?” etc.
Exercise “Journalist”
Offer to play journalist and interview you. You can imagine yourself as a singer, actor, athlete. Existing or fictional – it does not matter, the main thing is to spark interest in the child. During this exercise, you will have a good time and learn how to correctly build dialogues.
We develop fine motor skills
“A child’s mind is at the tips of his fingers,” the Soviet teacher Vasily Sukhomlinsky rightly stated. Do exercises that both prepare your hand for writing and stimulate the development of speech and thinking.
Exercise “Our hobbies”
Origami, paper cutouts, plasticine, dough or space sand modeling, building blocks or puzzles are all great ways to develop fine motor skills. The main thing is to captivate the child, so learning will turn into an entertaining process and go faster.
“Choose and Strip” task
Use improvised materials for the development of fine motor skills of the child’s hands. The girl can be offered to lay out in different cups legumes mixed before in one container: beans, peas and lentils. Boys can lay out bolts, nuts and washers.
In order for the child to learn something, support him, help him feel success in a new business, and he will try even harder.
If some tasks and exercises cause difficulties, this is normal! To help parents, we created the LogicLike learning platform. Develop logic, thinking and mathematical abilities, attention and memory in a format that is convenient and understandable for children.
What to do with a child during the holidays? Interesting activities and games
Holidays are a long-awaited time not only for children, but also for parents. You do not have to go to school, you can devote all your free time to fun activities, games and entertainment. Most families look forward to these days with impatience and joyful anticipation, setting themselves up for positive and excellent mood.
But things often turn out differently. Parents quickly run out of ideas on how to entertain their son or daughter, and the child begins to get bored. He does not find something to do, or, conversely, plunges headlong into watching cartoons and computer games. All this, of course, does not suit parents, causing irritation and leading to discord in the family. What to do with schoolchildren during the holidays, and how to spend this time with benefit, interest and creativity?
What do summer holidays mean for children?
It is not at all difficult to answer the question, especially if you remember yourself in this wonderful, carefree time. Summer holidays for any student open with many interesting activities and games. This is endless communication with friends, vivid emotions, new cool impressions and opportunities to learn something important. For example, swim or play beach volleyball, climb on handrails, go through the entire panda park, shoot accurately in paintball or a shooting range, and much more. No wonder they say that summer is a small life, and for children, especially younger students, it is so.
The long and sometimes unbearable school year is finally over, the school has moved somewhere far away, and there is a great opportunity to spend the whole day outside, especially if the weather is sunny and allows you to have such fun.
In the summer, children make new acquaintances, actively help adults in their affairs, for example, in the country, participate in family trips and, in general, take a break from school workload. It is during these three wonderful months that you can read new books, visit exhibitions, museums and parks, and simply forget about the lessons and “reboot”, but! There are many dangers lurking in the summer holidays, which it is important for parents to be aware of in the first place.
The dangers of summer holidays
First of all, the child gets a lot of free time, which the father and mother are simply unable to control all the time. Unlike children, adults do not have summer holidays, and holidays last at best a month or a little more, but only for some professions.
Unfortunately, in our difficult times, not every family can afford a non-working parent. Still, most often both mom and dad work. Consequently, the child is often left alone at home. What will he do there, what will he do? In most cases, one can only guess and rely on the consciousness of the student.
This causes the following problems.
In his free time (and there is a lot of it in summer!) the child plays games, watches TV, uses gadgets. In a word, he does what adults usually forbid him to do while at home.
The child completely ignores household chores, refusing to do what he can. Leaves unwashed dishes, does not clean the room, does not take care of his own hygiene and condition.
The schoolboy begins to “get out of hand”: goes for long walks while no one controls him, starts dubious companies, finds new hobbies, often harmful or even life-threatening.
The child does not complete the tasks for the summer that the teacher left him, the school program is forgotten, and then there are failures in studies, a difficult infusion into the new pace of life, unwillingness to attend classes.
In general, leaving boys and girls of school age for a long time without adult supervision is a rather controversial decision. Another thing is that in many families it is simply impossible to act otherwise. After all, parents need to work, and not everyone can afford the help of grandmothers or nannies. How to avoid such troubles and prevent your son or daughter from completely relaxing? What can be done to preserve the health and psyche of children and keep them from a huge number of summer temptations?
Psychologists and teachers have long given good, detailed and detailed answers to the questions posed.
How to make summer unforgettable for children?
Of course, absolutely every parent wants only the best for their children. No one wants the summer holidays that everyone is waiting for to turn into some kind of sad outcome or a bad adventure. How to be and what exactly to come up with to make the hottest time of the year truly unforgettable, bright and useful?
In fact, the main problem of the younger generation is that they have poorly developed voluntary attention. Many parents know that it is very difficult to take a child now, especially for a long time. Several factors are to blame for this:
redundancy – a lot of information, the brain does not know how and does not want to concentrate;
superficiality – unfortunately, even at school now they do not give deep knowledge;
clarity – children are accustomed to pictures, they do not know how to read texts thoughtfully;
attractiveness – the material must be presented brightly, otherwise it is not interesting.
All this forms the so-called “clip thinking”. It is fragmentary, does not have clearly defined links between concepts, knowledge and facts, is not trained in the operations of analysis and synthesis. Children are not to blame for this, modern society with its consumption policy is to blame. Few teach schoolchildren thoughtfulness, perseverance, patience. It is this superficial approach that leads to the child’s inability to concentrate his attention for a long time. He had not yet managed to learn one thing, when another, third, tenth appeared … And so the psyche learns to skip, not dwelling on one thing for a long time.
Why is it dangerous? The fact that even older students do not know how to keep themselves busy during the holidays. They seem to be happy to get carried away with something, but they cannot. There is no concentration skill, attention skips. Hence the constant abandonment of what has been started, inattention, lack of full-fledged hobbies and hobbies. It turns out that they wanted rich, bright holidays, they were waiting for them, but in the end they get bored, they don’t know how to spend the summer, what to do and how to have fun.
However, with the right approach and with the use of fantasy, parents can teach their child to have fun and actively spend this time. for this it is necessary, first of all, to put aside their own affairs for at least some time, take a vacation, preferably for the whole family, and draw up an entertainment plan. Include in it not only activities, but also calm, “quiet” things:
drawing and other creative gatherings;
various board games;
watching movies together with discussion;
reading books accessible to the understanding of the child;
cooking various new dishes, etc.
The point is to spend time together, but in different ways. Not only to go to parks or organize family trips (which, by the way, is also very good), but also to relax in peace.
The task of parents is to show their children that they can have a great time not only on the street, but also at home. By your personal example, to demonstrate what wonderful activities and entertainment can be organized in the evenings, when you want family peace and comfort. With this approach, it is quite possible that it is during the summer holidays that your son or daughter will discover what they have a soul for and begin to realize themselves in some kind of creativity.
How to distract children from gadgets?
As mentioned above, in summer children are often left to their own devices, and therefore they go headlong into gadgets. This is quite understandable: there is no such deterrent as school. Plus, parents are not watching, you can play.
Moreover, nothing prevents a child from lying that he “was on the phone” not so much time as it really was. Children can be very persuasive if they want to, and if they are sure that their parents cannot verify their words in any way.
Why are gadgets dangerous?
Firstly, content harmful to the child’s psyche. And let’s admit it: no matter what blockages you set, modern schoolchildren, and especially teenagers, often understand computer technology much more than their parents. Many people know how to remove or bypass them. Others may turn to friends for help. In general, there are many options. You should not live in the illusion that since the ability to access malicious sites has been disabled, the child will not be able to visit them.
Secondly, any computer, phone, tablet or laptop, even the newest and coolest, is a huge load on the eyes and nervous system. This is endless overexcitation, distracted attention, impossibility of concentration, etc. Many adults who are forced to work at a computer note dryness, redness and irritation of the eyes, sleep disturbances, and increased excitability. With children, things get worse and faster. They are drawn in and then very difficult to break away from the gadgets.
Finally, in general, in summer it is better to relax, walk, enjoy the excellent weather and the beauty of nature, and not sit with your head buried in the screen of your computer. Let your eyes rest at this wonderful time, and not experience stress again and again. Let the body work, harden, saturate with fresh air, and not sit, bent over in three deaths. But how to distract the child from gadgets, especially in our time, when high technologies are moving forward by leaps and bounds?
Here is what psychologists advise:
Parents should offer their children something more fun than gadgets. Moreover, show your own interest, demonstrate involvement. For example, if this is a board game, then it should be held in the family circle, if a hike in the forest, then also together. In other words, parents, by their own example, should show their children what a cool activity it is, no matter what it is about.
Organize some kind of joint rituals that would become a good tradition for the whole family. For example, reading books aloud. This is especially good before bed. Watching a movie together and then having a discussion is also a very useful and healthy alternative to sitting on the phone. You can introduce short walks or evening cooking dinner into your daily routine.
Creative activities are a great idea to replace gadgets. Today, there are a huge number of different sets on the market, according to which you can create a very beautiful finished product. For example, here is a foil application: https://prioritet1.com/katalog/nabor-dlya-tvorchestva-applikatciya-folgoj-gruzovik. It is suitable for younger children, but you can also find options for older children on the Priority website. Creative kits not only help to keep the child busy, but also discover his talents and for many become a hobby for life.
Chemical and physical laboratories at home. A very useful and cool idea is to arrange joint experiments! Again, modern manufacturers offer a variety of kits for chemical or physical research and experiments. On the site of the company “Prioritet” you can find many options by entering the appropriate query in the search bar. For example, https://prioritet1.com/katalog/nabor-dlya-eksperimentov-skazochnye-zhivotnye-drakon or https://prioritet1.com/katalog/razvivayushij-nabor-mir-levenguka-77-opytov. There are a huge number of such sets, and you can always choose the one that your son or daughter will like.
Finally, even the love of computers can be easily directed in the right direction. Give your student a set with a programmable robot. This will captivate even the most noisy fidget for a long time and develop elementary (and sometimes not even elementary, but much more serious) ideas about computer science.
Ideas for children’s holidays
In fact, now the industry of children’s and family entertainment is so well developed that it is not at all difficult to come up with and organize some kind of exciting activity for both one student and a group of children. In most cases, the main problem is that the parents themselves do not know what and how to captivate their son or daughter.
And this is exactly where you need to, firstly, observe your own child, noticing that he is interested in what offers he responds to willingly, what he would like to try. This is the task of attentive and responsive parents who care about their child.
Secondly, it is very important to have a rich understanding of the children’s subculture. How do they live now, what do they pay attention to, what things are they fond of? Many parents mistakenly believe that today’s youth will not be interested in anything other than a TV and a gadget. In fact, this is far from the case.
And, finally, it is important to be very interested in your child, to show active, but not intrusive participation in his life. Listen to schoolchildren, react to them, treat them carefully and wisely – and then there will definitely not be any problems with the summer holidays.
Activities for one child
Finding fun activities for one child is not a big deal these days. The main thing is to proceed from the interests and needs of the student himself, and not choose what is interesting exclusively to parents.
You can start with board games. In general, this is not only fun, but also a very useful activity that works to unite the whole family. Various options can be viewed on the Prioritet website at the link: https://prioritet1.com/igrushki-dlya-detskogo-sada/nastolnye-igry. It offers logical, creative, entertaining, funny and many other game scenarios for active or quiet home leisure.
In addition to “tables” a schoolchild can be interested in:
physical or chemical experiments;
all kinds of collectibles;
various creative sets;
assembly of constructors and models;
robot programming;
reading literature by age;
viewing filmstrips;
creating your own cartoons;
solving logic puzzles, etc.
As you can see, there are a lot of options for organizing useful joint or even single leisure. In this regard, the modern children’s industry offers an endless number of options for every taste and age.
Activities for a group of children
However, there are many options for a group of children. You can organize unforgettable team competitions, arrange “fun starts” or even come up with an adventure quest. Moreover, tasks can be completely different, from active to logical.
If you want something more peaceful, but at the same time useful for children’s development, conduct scientific experiments with an explanation. But do not immediately tell about the reactions and phenomena, let the guys themselves try to guess why it happened this way and not otherwise. Explanation is one of the ways to find solutions in any situations. And this operation is best taught in groups.
You can organize a trip to the cinema, to the trampolines, to the swimming pool or out of town to the river. And to make it even more interesting for younger students, get a set of sand toys for them: https://prioritet1.com/katalog/vederko-stupenchatoe-dlya-igr-s-peskom. In fact, the primary students are very fond of building castles and competing in this art form. In addition to the obvious health benefits, such an activity also actively develops the imagination and trains design skills.
It is possible for everyone to organize home performances together, especially since the Prioritet website has equipment for this, puppets, and various costumes. Any genre, from fairy tale to comedy or even tragedy. And the script can be used differently: young children can take ready-made material and process it into a dramatic canvas. And older children can already come up with and stage their own play.
In general, as mentioned above, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of options for organizing children’s summer leisure, including group activities. The main thing is to connect your own imagination and not be afraid to experiment by offering new tasks.
An important point! Many children, especially teenagers, are in dire need of adult help, often just friendly help. Do not put pressure on them, forcing them to do something or accusing them of inactivity and a passive attitude towards life. You need to act very gently, just offering some new activities, groping for what they might like. Many guys are not immediately involved in various activities and in general, they pretend that they are not interested in everything. However, if you work patiently, but at the same time systematically and purposefully, then something will definitely “shoot”, and the summer holidays will turn into a mass of new, vivid emotions even for a sarcastic teenager.
Summer in the city
Of course, it is better to spend summer somewhere outside the city, in nature, surrounded by forests, fields, next to the river. But not everyone has the opportunity to leave for a village or a dacha for three months. Some families simply don’t have country living options, and that’s okay too. After all, if you wish, you can organize an unforgettable leisure time for children in the city.
Summer is a great time to introduce your child to various creative activities, from painting to modeling with polymer clay. Yes, it’s very trendy right now. Why? Polymerka is a modern material that resembles plasticine in its modeling properties, but when baked, it becomes plastic. Very plastic, easy to use, suitable even for younger students. From polymer clay, very different figures are obtained.
No less interesting is plasticine, consisting of small colored spheres. It is very pleasant to knead it in your hands, creating cool products. Children really like these capsules with surprises: https://prioritet1.com/katalog/plastilin-plejfoum-kapsula-s-syurprizom-raketa-8-elementov. In addition to being an excellent educational material, an amazing space animal is also hidden inside. And if the polymer is suitable even for teenagers, then younger students will be happy to play with such plasticine.
In addition to new creative discoveries, in the summer in the city, boys and girls can get carried away with robotics. And if the child is seriously interested, he will need not only a full set of the designer, but also a special table for creating models. You can see the equipment designed for robotics at the link: https://prioritet1.com/robototehnika-dlya-detskogo-sada. All products are made in strict accordance with safety requirements and are suitable for permanent children’s use.
In addition to leisure activities at home, children should spend a lot of time outdoors. Take walks with them to parks and attractions, go to the forest or to the beach, visit open areas – and then the summer period will turn into colorful memories!
Holidays in the country or in the country
Holidays in the country or in the country are always a lot of impressions. First of all, the child is in active interaction with nature, which is not so easy to provide in the city. Secondly, the ecological situation, clean products, the opportunity to observe how plants grow and develop – all this in itself has a beneficial effect on the formation of a real personality.
However, parents can make their children’s holidays even better. For example, equipping a playground. Based on the age of your son or daughter, select a suitable town or complex at the link: https://prioritet1.com/ulichnoe-oborudovanie-dlya-detskih-ploshadok. There are options for both younger students and teenagers.
Outdoor games and regular sports activities will strengthen the body, increase endurance, add physical strength, and in general, bring the child into excellent shape. Moreover, such complexes can be used both alone and in a friendly company. If desired, the children themselves will arrange fun starts, compete, organize role-playing games on the street. All this will certainly leave the best impressions and memories of the past summer.
Travel
What else can you do with your children in summer? Of course, travel. And there are a lot of different options, choosing which, you need to focus on the age characteristics, interests, preferences of the youngest family members:
a trip out of town to a camp site;
hiking with adults in the forest;
travel to another city;
visiting new countries;
visit to relatives;
trip to the sea or mountains, etc.
Summer is the time when you can realize any dreams. However, often the path to the final destination is too long. It doesn’t matter if you are driving, traveling by train or flying in an airplane. Most children, especially younger students, get very tired on the road. They get bored, and then there is a need to somehow entertain. What can you think of?
For example, take some logic puzzle with you on your journey. Many children love them. You can see modern options here: https://prioritet1.com/igrushki-dlya-detskogo-sada/logicheskie here are products designed for absolutely any age.
Puzzles not only captivate children, but also actively train logical thinking, develop intelligence. What can we say about the guys, even if many adults are happy to try their hand at solving such puzzles.
On the road, children can be occupied with various types of creativity, as well as with construction. Now manufacturers produce a variety of sets that are great for travel. Games such as chess and checkers are still held in high esteem. All these are very good options for didactic activities on the road.
Finally, you can just read. The child will also like this, especially if the initiative comes from mom or dad.
Useful holidays
Entertaining a child in summer is not an easy task, but it is very creative and interesting. Many parents make up entire cultural programs, trying to fill every day of their son or daughter.
Not all sections work in the summer, usually they, like the school, send children on vacation. But if in your city there is an opportunity to attend a circle of interests, it is better to take the child. And it doesn’t have to be sports. You can choose creativity or scientific and educational circles. It all depends on what your kids are into.
Now many schools, as well as various creative studios and development centers organize day camps for children. This is very useful and interesting. First, the child will be busy all day. As a rule, the program there is very rich and varied. Secondly, he will constantly be in live communication with peers and adults, which is also very good for personal development. Finally, within the framework of such camps, children receive a lot of new information, are filled with many vivid impressions and positive emotions. All this also has a beneficial effect on their development, plus it makes the summer unforgettable.
Finally, you can send your child for one or more shifts to a 24-hour camp. This is a great summer getaway. Now there are camps of very different directions, and you can always choose what suits the student to your liking:
creative;
sports;
musical;
dance;
scientific and educational;
military-patriotic;
tourist etc.
In such institutions, children not only get a lot of knowledge, discover their own talents and learn to live in a team. They also get acquainted, actively communicate, prepare various numbers and get unforgettable impressions. It is in country camps that the potential of the human personality is fully revealed.
Finally, don’t forget about the approaching school. Many teachers, as well as psychologists, advise starting to prepare for it in August. Gradually repeat and remember the main topics in mathematics and the Russian language, prepare your hand for writing. Now on sale there are various simulators, thanks to which you can refresh your knowledge and train in counting, spelling. Such benefits should not be ignored, especially if the child is not too strong in the school curriculum.
Teachers give most children a list of literature for the summer. This should not be forgotten either. After all, literature is selected specifically, taking into account not only the school curriculum, but also children’s age needs.
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For over 35 years, After School has provided licensed day care to families in San Carlos and Belmont. After School was started with the mission of providing a safe, caring, and fun place for kids to go after they got out of school–little did we know then, After School would grow and evolve for decades. Find an After School location near you, or meet our staff.
Naturally, things have changed since we started After School in 1981, and we have grown and adapted our programs to meet the needs of the children and families we serve. However, one thing always remains the same: kids have basic needs. Kids need someone who knows and cares about them, and will ask about their day, answer their questions, or share a concern. They need a healthy snack to tide them over until they have dinner. They need the opportunity to spend time in a quiet space, do their homework, and go outside and play games with a friend. They need a place that they feel is “theirs,” full of games, toys, books, art supplies, and building blocks that will allow them to express their individuality and spark their imagination. Finally, they need to have time to choose activities that they want to participate in and even have the freedom to choose to do nothing, if that’s how they feel after a long day at school.
This is our philosophy, what we believe in, and what we are committed to providing here at After School.
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After School is housed at the following locations throughout the San Carlos and Belmont communities:
At After School, we believe in employing quality staff that are committed to the safety and well-being of children. We understand the profound positive impact that a quality teacher can have on a young child’s life.
Our After School staff is unique for two main reasons: longevity and professionalism. On average, our staff stay with After School for at least five years, and all of our full-time staff members have early childhood education backgrounds and extensive experience working with school age children. All full-time staff also meet and exceed the criteria set by the State of California for licensed childcare centers serving school age children, and have up-to-date training in Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and Infectious Disease and Disaster Preparedness.
We are constantly amazed by the extra effort we see from our teachers, aides, and directors. Our staff play an important role in creating special events like Friday Fun Nights, Sing A Longs, Willy Wonka Days, and Talent Shows. We are constantly surprised and pleased by the level of dedication and creativity that these professionals bring to work each and every day.
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Teacher
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At Engineering For Kids, we help children uncover the excitement and adventure
in the world of science, technology, engineering and math. We offer various
programs that develop children’s creativity and boost their STEM
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Interactive Engineering
Rockets, sailboats, and chemically crafted concoctions are just some of
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Our team will help guide budding engineers as they discover why and how
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Robotics
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and math concepts. Your child will also develop team-building skills as
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We’re happy to start our programs any week that’s most convenient
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Are activities offered in-person or virtually?
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EFK has programs and activities for kids aged 4 to 14. We believe it is
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instill an enthusiasm for learning.
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We’re glad you asked! There are several after-school programs that
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In our time, it is customary to plan a child’s future profession almost from the first grade and, based on this, select an “educational trajectory” for him. This is especially true in middle and high school. Should it be done? And if necessary, what mistakes should not be made? And why does a modern child need a school education at all? We are talking about this with Roman Igorevich Kotov, MGIMO vice-rector for pedagogical programs, general and secondary vocational education, the first director of the Gorchakov Lyceum of MGIMO.
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Thesis one: Sometimes parents try to fashion a child in their own image and likeness. They ignore the obvious fact that their children are not themselves.
— Roman Igorevich, many parents are faced with a problem: they should already decide in which direction the child should move, what profile to choose, what future profession to think about. The child himself does not show pronounced preferences, he does not know what he would like. And it needs to be determined. What would you suggest?
– My answer may seem unexpected. I will not talk about the methods of identifying interests, career guidance centers. All this is certainly useful, but there are much more important things. It seems to me that this is the relationship between children and parents, the ability to hear and follow each other.
There are families where the child becomes the meaning of the life of the parents, where he is perceived as the highest value. Therefore, they create for him a supportive family environment in which his natural inclinations, interests and abilities are manifested, and his development is carefully discussed. In such a family, both the child himself and adults know what he has inclinations for and in which direction to move and improve.
There are families where the center is adults, their ambitions and desires. They can be guided by quite understandable considerations: I am a person, I have my own life, I take care of a child, I fulfill my parental duty, but my life is wider than serving my child. Here, too, there is a healthy grain, and risks – but the risks, in my opinion, are much more significant.
The main risk is to try to fashion a child in your own image and likeness in the past. Such parents do not feel the quite obvious circumstance that their children are not themselves, they are other people, with their own characteristics, needs, and most importantly, their own dreams. I suppose there is no pedagogical sense to impose on your child something that once did not work out for me. Suppose a person wanted to become a doctor, but did not succeed, and now he is trying to realize his unfulfilled dream in children. Such attempts, rather, “close the gestalt” of the parents in the past than shape the future of the child.
So, answering your question: parents should first of all look through the eyes of a child at their family life, its way of life, their interaction with children. Understand if they want to understand their children and find in children an understanding of their own lives? Do they see their child as a separate person? Do they share their worldview? Are they trying to impose on them their ideas about who to be and how to live, or are they rushing to the other extreme – come what may, everything will somehow collapse on its own?
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— Let’s say the parents realize they don’t know their children very well. What should they do in this case? Here and now?
— The answer is very simple: you need to talk to your children. Constantly, using every opportunity for this. Even if parents are incredibly busy, if they work three jobs to feed their families, they will still have at least some time to communicate with their children. Let not ten hours a day, but ten minutes – but it will be.
And not to talk about utilitarian things. Not from the series – “warm up the soup”, “what did you put in algebra?”, “take out the trash” and the like. Talk about really significant, essential things that excite both children and parents. You can discuss the atmosphere in the class, find out if there are difficulties in the relationship. Tell some stories from your life. Watch a movie together and talk about it. Or discuss a book you’ve read. You can play a computer game together, since this is already our reality.
I would say even more: such conversations should be built around what is good and what is evil. It shouldn’t be intrusive, of course. But it is important that children always have the opportunity to ask their parents: is this good or bad?
In general, in our time, when ideas about good and evil have blurred, it is the family that should take on such responsibility – to form ethical values in children. And in this, the family is similar to the Church; it is no coincidence that it is called the “small Church.” After all, the Church is now almost the only institution that provides clear moral guidelines.
Returning to the question “what should parents do?”. The more often they talk with children, the more the children themselves are interested in such communication, the more likely it is that the interests and inclinations of children will manifest themselves.
Second thesis: school does not necessarily have to be the dominant in the educational trajectory. A school lesson today is not so much a way to give a child knowledge as a way to consolidate them.
– There are different situations when parents do not understand the child’s preferences. For example, it seems to parents that the child is not interested in anything at all, except to lie on the couch with a gadget. But it also happens: a child has a busy life, in addition to school, he has five circles and ten sections, he is developed in every possible way. And what exactly he is more drawn to, he himself does not understand. Meanwhile, the time comes to choose the notorious “educational trajectory”. How to be in this case?
— I will say something again that will surely surprise someone. No need to rush, no need to try to decide immediately, at any cost. The life of a child is just beginning, modern children, perhaps, will live for more than a hundred years, if some global cataclysms do not happen. And there is no tragedy if a teenager or a young person makes his choice not on the threshold of the tenth or eleventh grade, but later.
After all, the USE is not the end of life. Suppose, after graduation, the young man realized that he wanted to do programming, and in order to enter the appropriate university, he had to pass specialized mathematics, and not basic. Tragedy? Not at all. A year later, having prepared, he will pass the profile.
But the trouble is that parents are urged on by an anxious feeling: they need it urgently, urgently, delaying death is like. This feeling of race, the feeling of time slipping through your fingers, pushes people onto the wrong path: “to enroll a child” at least in one of the decent universities. Despite the fact that the child himself does not want to go there too much.
I can assume that this anxious feeling comes from self-doubt and lack of independence. A parent wants to prove to others and, most importantly, to himself: I am a good father! I am a good mother! I do everything for my child!
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For the same reason, by the way, it happens that a child, in addition to school, has five circles and ten sections. Not because the son or daughter wants all this, but because it is so necessary, so right! Otherwise, they will say about me that I do not care about the development of the child, that I am a bad mother!
By the way, such “five circles and ten sections” often end in nervous exhaustion, and even somatic diseases. The child is overloaded, he has overstrained himself, he lives in constant stress, when something is always demanded of him: in a mathematical circle – to solve tasks given at home, in a theater studio – to learn his role, in the freestyle wrestling section – to master some technique, in tourism, to learn topographical signs; in a literary association, to write a story. Plus, school and homework. And everywhere there is a risk of not coping, not being on time, disgracing yourself, letting everyone down… Such a race in adulthood can turn into years of psychotherapy to restore resources and faith in one’s own strengths.
Therefore, the task of parents is to try to create an environment for the child in which his talents can be revealed. But this must be done for the sake of the child, and not for the sake of satisfying one’s own ambitions. And creating an environment does not necessarily mean arranging for him as many extracurricular activities as possible. Creating an environment can also be expressed in other ways: in trusting communication, meeting interesting people, past practices, immersing the child in a children’s and adult community, where he is psychologically comfortable, where he feels his relevance and competence.
In moving towards self-determination, tempo-rhythm is essential. It is the journey of the child himself at his speed and his conditions.
— Does the creation of such an environment mean a change in the format of school education? It happens that a child at school is so unpleasant that he does not even want to think about any in-depth study of something. And it’s not about some kind of extreme, not about bullying, but he’s just bored there, uncomfortable…
— Yes, maybe so. In any case, the health of the child – both physical and mental – should be a priority for parents. And if they see that the school has a depressing effect on the child, this should not be left to chance.
It may be worth combining different forms of education – full-time, part-time, part-time. Or maybe different forms of education itself – to switch to family education or self-education. The law allows us to do this. Of course, such a variety is not suitable for all children, but often becomes the best solution.
(Editor’s Note: For more information about homeschooling, read our material “Homeschooling”) objects, because, as they say, there are only 24 hours in a day.
Don’t misunderstand: I’m not exactly calling on the readers of Foma to do this, but I just don’t see the tragedy in the fact that, for example, a teenager in the humanities who takes the exam in English language and literature spends less time on topics in biology than his peer, who is preparing for a medical university. Although no one has canceled the issue of mastering the program, here in each case you need to make a decision, weighing all the risks. In any case, each person will make up for his gaps in his own time, when he has his own request.
Now we are approaching a very important and complex topic: to what extent the traditional format of school education, that is, the class-lesson system, corresponds to the realities of our time. The class-lesson system goes back to the great teacher Jan Amos Comenius, this is the 17th century. For its era, it was undeniable progress. A lot has changed since then. Now a school teacher or a school textbook is by no means the only source of knowledge. There are a huge number of sources. Very different – a lot of video tutorials, lectures, online courses and online schools, online educational resources, and so on.
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In today’s realities, a school lesson is methodically varied, and much depends on the skill of the teacher. Moreover, the emphasis is increasingly placed on the independent work of the student – if only because the level of children in the class is different, the teacher cannot afford to focus his attention only on the strong guys or, on the contrary, only on the weak ones, because then the rest fall out. And most often the teacher deals with the middle ones, and gives individual tasks to the weak and strong. But with the same success, if not more, these students could perform such tasks not necessarily in the classroom – the main thing here is to ensure timely control, but this is a completely solvable task.
The conclusion from all this is that the school does not necessarily have to be the dominant element in the educational trajectory. If parents and the school cooperate in their responsibility for the education of the child, then this can only be welcomed, because parents always feel their child better than teachers.
Here it is important to realize that there will be no instant results and there is always a risk that parents may make a mistake in choosing one or another educational strategy. But a family that consciously and patiently does this will definitely be successful and happy later. It is important to realize that we live in the future. Education has ceased to be a solution that gives a start in life. Education continues throughout our lives. Our life is a continuous process of knowledge and learning.
Thesis three: to force a child to give up what he is interested in and do what, from our point of view, will be useful to him in the future is a huge risk.
— It happens that the interests of the child and his abilities are not the same thing at all. The child shows interest, for example, in sports, but he has no inclinations, and therefore no achievements. Or it also happens that he went to some kind of circle for the company of a friend, he is comfortable there, but his parents see that this is not his, and therefore time is wasted. Is it necessary to stop such “fruitless” hobbies?
— As a father, I would never prevent my children from doing something that is interesting to them, although it is futile, in my opinion. It is important to pay attention to the productivity of such activities for the child, the formation of his skills of cooperation, responsibility, independence.
After all, how do we usually understand “future”? This is what, according to parents, is useless for success, a career. Such parents tell their children: go to the lawyers, you will be a respected person, you will earn decent money. But even if you look from these positions, you have to admit that we live in a constantly and rapidly changing world. What was considered stable and prestigious yesterday is perceived much more restrained today, and what will be in demand in ten, fifteen or twenty years, we can only guess, and it is impossible to understand how correct our forecasts are. Therefore, forcing a child to give up what he is interested in and do what, from our point of view, will be useful to him in the future, is a huge risk. Huge and, in my opinion, unjustified.
And secondly, here the story is not about a hypothetical future, but about the real present. Here the child is passionate about something, for example, music, although there are no special talents. But he is interested, he lives it, it inspires him. It does not matter that music will not become his profession, but now this hobby develops his soul. And what will happen if we forbid him to engage in “useless” music and impose “useful” mathematics on him? He will go out, he will become uninteresting in life, and he will certainly not fall in love with mathematics imposed by force. And I’m not talking about resentment towards parents, family quarrels, lost trust.
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In general, as for children’s hobbies, most often they naturally, as they grow older, replace each other. The child was fond of zoology, then switched to literary creativity, then he suddenly became interested in photography, then web design, then historical reconstructions … In most cases, sorting through this and that, the child eventually finds himself, finds the area where his interests, and his natural abilities. But before finding, he must go through the search, through trial and error. If parents intervene in this process by forbidding the “unpromising”, then they can only achieve that the search will stop, ending with nothing. Or, as an option, the child will hide his hobbies from his parents, and they, in turn, will have no idea at all what he lives and breathes.
And one more thing: it is not always clear to parents what their child has inclinations and what not. Sometimes this is obvious – for example, a musical gift, perfect pitch. Or artistic talent, when from an early age a child only does what he draws, and his drawings are admired not only by mom and dad, but also by people who are knowledgeable in art. But it also happens that abilities do not appear immediately. For example, if we are talking about the ability to foreign languages. They appear only when the appropriate environment is created, that is, when the child has someone to communicate with in a foreign language, there is a positive incentive to speak, there is no fear of getting a bad grade, being ridiculed. And now let’s imagine an ordinary school with ordinary foreign language lessons, a family where the parents themselves do not speak languages and cannot support the child’s interest. Well, how can abilities manifest themselves here?
It is important to keep in mind that as much as we want to keep our children safe, “invest” in them the knowledge and tools to make them resilient and successful, the best we can give them is our happiness and peace of mind. It is they who will give them confidence in moving and finding themselves – without restrictions and fear of making mistakes.
In fact, we can only guess what knowledge and skills will become decisive in our life and at what moment it will happen. In the lifelong learning paradigm, those skills become those that bring the most inner satisfaction, because they work well and bring beauty and love to this world.
Fourth thesis: the school can help, guide, but it is the parents who should create and maintain the environment in which children’s abilities develop.
— But really, how to help a child to show their abilities? We talked about what parents should do for this – communicate, create an environment. But most of the time the child spends at school. Can the school somehow contribute to the identification of his talents?
— Of course it can! In any case, we will talk about schools that have teachers who are not indifferent, enthusiastic about their work, and this is not at all uncommon. I just wanted to move on to this, speaking of a predisposition to languages. Using the example of our lyceum, I can tell you how this is done.
For teaching a foreign language, the flow is divided into small groups, a positive atmosphere is created in the classroom, children are drawn into communication in the language without fear of making mistakes. Teaching a foreign language is also a lot of different extra-curricular activities in the language. For example, children put on a play. Let’s say a play by Shakespeare. In English. Or a debate, or a competition, also in a foreign language. Or an exciting quest where, among other things, knowledge of, for example, Spanish is also required. Or, for example, in our senior classes, lessons and electives in some subjects can be held in a foreign language. And in such an environment those abilities are revealed that for the time being were asleep. A similar approach is possible in relation to other school subjects.
By the way, just a couple of weeks ago in St. Petersburg, the Alexandrinsky Theater hosted the finals of an interschool competition in English, which was initiated by our lyceum.
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— This is about the general work of the school with children. What if individually? How to reveal the abilities not in general, but of a specific Lena, a specific Sasha?
— If we are talking about teachers immersed in children, then such a teacher notices the peculiarities of his students and, after some time after starting to work with this class, understands who has what talents. Suppose a teacher of Russian and literature noticed that a particular Lena is good at writing essays, she can express her thoughts vividly, figuratively. It can be seen that for her language is not just a means for expressing thoughts, but she likes it in itself, she may be experimenting with it. So, the teacher concludes, Lena has a literary gift, and you need to talk about this with her parents.
Or the math teacher noticed that particular Sasha is the best at mental counting in the class, that he solves examples in the most rational way, that he likes smart problems. So, Sasha has mathematical abilities, and we need to talk about this with his parents.
In other words, the teacher here becomes a sort of intermediary between children with their gifts and parents, who may not have sufficient knowledge and competence to see these abilities in children. In fact, how did Lena’s parents know about her literary talents? It is unlikely that she reads her essays aloud. How would Sasha’s parents know about his mathematical gift? He does not add fractions at home in front of his parents. And if, in addition, Lena and Sasha are doing well with academic performance, then parents generally may not delve into their school affairs. Are the grades good? So that’s great! They do not do homework with their children, there is no need. Therefore, they do not face the manifestation of their abilities.
A good teacher observes children and communicates with them not only in the classroom. There are a lot of extracurricular activities: electives, expeditions, hikes, trips, sporting events, research activities, creative projects. Of course, we are considering the case when all this is done not for show, but for real. In such an environment, children can open up in a way that they never open up in the classroom.
And it’s not just about the manifestation of those abilities that are related to the sciences studied at school. For example, a child may suddenly show leadership qualities, this ability is very much in demand at all times. Moreover, few people know how to teach leadership skills purposefully, this is a gap in our pedagogy. (Editor’s note: For information on how to develop leadership qualities in a children’s team, see Tatyana Yostman’s article “Are Leadership Qualities Dangerous for Orthodox Children?”). Noticing this, the teacher can tell parents: your child has leadership manifestations, but he needs to earn some money – for example, to do public speaking, learn the basics of time management.
But still, if we are talking about revealing children’s talents, the main role belongs to the family. The school can help, suggest, direct, but it is the parents’ choice to create and maintain an environment in which children’s abilities develop. In order for talent to grow, the soil must be cultivated. Long and patient. And no one can replace mom and dad in this.
Interviewed by Vitaly Kaplan
After school – Teacher’s newspaper
No one can tell you better about how schoolchildren live today. We, adults, always worry about the fact that modern children sometimes have a lot of free time. Perhaps this is one of the myths that our authors will debunk today. All of them study in urban and non-urban educational institutions, are fond of reading, sports, and music. And, as it turns out, it’s good if they get enough sleep and manage to fit everything they dream about into their own waking hours. Read the reflections of modern schoolchildren and make sure that their world is as beautiful and amazing as it is possible in middle and high school. Children do not interfere with enjoying life and thinking about it, neither lessons, nor preparation for testing and control, nor VPR, nor the OGE and the Unified State Examination. They develop, create and smile just like we once did.
Elizaveta SELEZNEVA, 10th grade student of the Petrovsky Palace, Petrozavodsk:
Have my say
lessons. This is a very stupid time of the day from 14.00 to 16.00. For me, this is the most unproductive time. The middle of the day is a time for renewing the world within oneself, not for serious or important matters, although these concepts themselves are relative. The break between morning and evening is best seen during the day. I don’t find the strength to do anything serious at this time, anything other than thinking, reading or listening to audiobooks. And I don’t want to, I never had a desire to give up self-development, this is an important part of me. I realized that I had found my outlet in this time, it cannot be taken away, it is embedded in my being.
Every day after school I spend about 30 minutes on the way home listening to music, thus switching my day. When I get home, I have a delicious lunch. 20-40 minutes I run some songs on the ukulele, remember the chords and practice the riffs. I spend 15 minutes sketching and writing. Sometimes I paint by numbers when there is not as much motivation as usual. So simple, it’s not something incredible. It all takes an hour and a half a day, maybe more. But this is what my life is based on. It’s not even that I get very tired at school and this is reflected in my free time, not at all. You can study well and enjoy school without straining. Do not divide your life into school and everything else. It’s all about this time of day, it’s just meant for thoughts. Time is not uniform for me.
Some days, for example, I go to evening training in the pool. I was once told that spending 2-3 evenings a week on a hobby that is absolutely opposite to my profile and future profession, instead of preparing for the exam or drawing, is strange. I smiled sincerely. What’s the point of looking so far into the future? I need to be distracted and switch my attention now, this allows me to take steps forward more freely and not think that I missed something. This makes me more productive and gives me the opportunity not to stop, not to face burnout. As I noticed, I draw much better if I swam a kilometer or two in half an hour before that.
Alena BAIDAROVA, student of the 11th grade of the Shuya secondary school, Karelia:
Set priorities
At the beginning of high school, on the advice of teachers and parents, this did not suffer from studies and there was time for personal life. In my opinion, the most important thing is to prioritize. I have a humanitarian profile, so maximum attention to Russian and English languages, literature, social science. There are also tutors for support, so in addition to school homework, we will add tasks from assistants, too, time. I am lucky that my best friend and I have similar goals for the future, so we can spend a lot of time together and usefully. Only one day off for walks, cinema, drawing. I don’t have many household duties, my parents are sympathetic to my workload, so I fulfill requests to wash the dishes, sometimes cook dinner. I have long been accustomed to going to bed early, otherwise the next day (long tested and passed) will become unproductive, useless, if you like. Tired? Yes. Waiting for holidays? I will do the same: read literature, solve assignments for the exam. I think that I’m doing everything right, so I feel good, I don’t overdo it. I hope I don’t let myself down.
Ksenia BODROVA, 9th grade student of the Krasnottkatskaya school, pupil of the Proba Pera studio, Yaroslavl Region:
I create my own world
The school is quite interesting – communication with classmates and teachers, work and entertainment. But a child’s life is not limited to school. For example, in addition to general education, I also go to a music school. The piano is the very thing that I really like and soothe lately. In the cabinet with the instrument there is always a special atmosphere – beautiful and gentle motives sound. And the pieces that you learn can be difficult to remember, but when you are already able to play well enough, you get extraordinary pleasure from playing. For example, Astor Piazzolla’s “Libertango” is a bright, colorful work, and when we play it with my girlfriend in an ensemble, it sounds even more solemn, more powerful, louder and more beautiful. Or Beethoven’s Easy Sonata. A gentle and airy melody, although not at a slow pace. I also like to write poetry and songs. They usually have something that worries me or inspires me. Another world is created, some characters, lyrical heroes, a special atmosphere. This is the kind of thing that I can also go headlong into and calm down if something happens. For example, I wrote poems about winter, about the admiration of snowfalls. Or I composed a song about how a lyrical hero misses a loved one so much that he drowns in the past and lives only in memories. … In any case, after school, pleasant moments always begin in my life.
An important discovery that I made during my school years: yesterday will come to us today. It makes no sense to avoid routine, as if this is an inherently negative concept. Routine is simply what we do every day. What we do every day shapes our lives. The life of any person is a routine. It’s just that it brings joy to someone, but it doesn’t suit someone. But this is individual. Nothing from the outside will be able to influence this, even the opportunity, if it is missed. Remember Hesse: “There is no reality but that which we carry within ourselves. Most people live such an unreal life because they take external pictures for reality, and do not give a word to their own inner world.
Anastasia KRITSKA, 5th grade student of the Krasnottkatskaya school, pupil of the Proba Pera studio, Yaroslavl Region:
Crocodile and cartoons from laziness
When I come home after school, I often want to be lazy. And then I watch cartoons, my mother recommends watching good cartoons that motivate me to do household chores and homework. Among my favorites are “Nekhochukha” and “How the donkey fell ill with sadness”. Imagine, once our Russian teacher sent a whole post “Cartoons from laziness” to our class group. I noticed that they help, because when I do my homework after that, it becomes easier and easier. And often after school, my classmates and I stay in the classroom. What is happening there at this time cannot be described in one word. Some meditate right on their desks: they sit in the lotus position, thereby receiving positive energy from the cosmos. Others draw all sorts of crocodile on the board. And the rest sit under their desks for fear that a cleaning lady or some teacher will come into the classroom. They will see crocodile finch, and guys meditating in the lotus position, and it will be oh-oh-oh. And outside the window the reddish evening sun shines. Still spring, and ahead of the way home through the snowdrifts and puddles. Tea at home, parents – so good. And tomorrow there are lessons again, crocodile and cartoons from laziness.
Alexander ROKOTYANSKY, 11th grade student of School No. 9, Petrozavodsk, Karelia:
Overclocking for graduates
located near Petrozavodsk. I return home from school by 17.00-18.00. I used to get into video games right away, but now before exams, I decided to completely clean my computer of unnecessary things. Haven’t played in six months. Coming home, I have dinner, sometimes I can lie down and fall asleep for an hour or half an hour. Then there is preparation for tutors and the lessons themselves at home remotely. Classes end at 21.30-22.00, after which there is a mandatory listening to music. I believe that music can lead to inner harmony and motivate to move towards the goal. Before going to bed or in the morning before school, I do my homework, and everything is new. Sometimes, instead of music, I read the works of Jules Verne, I can watch videos about computer components – this is my hobby. I plan to invest in a computer in the summer and do overclocking (the process of increasing the clock frequency of a computer component above normal modes in order to increase its speed. – Note ed. ). At the moment, I can only reflash the motherboard and overclock the processor using the BCLK profile. I began to combine my hobby and preparation for the exam in physics – I look at a large amount of information about the laws of direct current, this has a strong influence on the perception of science. According to my observations, it is enough to understand the basis of any science, apply it in life, analyze this work, such an experience will be hard to forget. At home I try to learn as much as possible and do my homework.
Polina MAKAROVA, 10th grade student of the Krasnotkatsk school, Yaroslavl region:
Monotonous gray everyday life
hours doing homework and getting ready for the next day. After sleep, I go to the gym (personal, it is at home) and spend half an hour or an hour training. Then I go out for a short run. I work out to maintain physical fitness, as I plan to take the TRP, and in general, physical activity will never be superfluous. Then I devote two or three hours to personal or household chores. Then I sit down for lessons. And here it’s already how lucky: maybe I’ll have time to do it in two hours, maybe in five or more. After doing my homework, I try to take some time to read (not according to the program, but out of personal interests). I really like to read, in my free time I read 100-150 pages a day, because of my studies, of course, I often get less. But I need additional literature for self-development, enrichment of the lexicon, it is more of a spiritual need. In the choice of books I try not to be limited – from Plato to Camus, where the soul will lead. I also devote time to drawing, because without creative self-realization I will not be able to live through monotonous gray everyday life, I will quickly come to emotional burnout. I paint, sometimes I even sell my paintings. Even though I am a self-taught artist, for some reason people like my paintings. Drawing images from my head is a kind of recreation of my inner reality, as well as a good therapy that helps to cope with internal experiences.
Marina ZHITNIKOVA, student of the 9th “A” grade of the Shuya secondary school, Karelia:
“Homework” until late at night
I study in the 9th grade. I return from school late – around 17 o’clock. I am preparing to enter a medical college after basic school, for this you need to have a good passing score. I have to go to additional classes in order to better prepare for the OGE. It’s good that I have a second life after school – sports. These are floorball classes (hockey in the hall. – Note ed. ). Three times a week in the evening in the gym – a good unloading after hard mental work at the desk. Switching from one activity to another is great offloading. But homework these days has to be done until late at night. My parents are in my position, they protected me from almost all household chores, except for cleaning my room, they try in every possible way to make life easier for me, because I spend a lot of time doing homework, I want to look decent in class so that I don’t have to blush for poorly done homework. I do not lack communication with friends, because I meet with them in training, but I can only go out or go to a party once a week, on weekends, sometimes even less often. I go to bed late, I get up early, but I do not experience much difficulty. I get tired, my mother says that she feels sorry for me, since the working day of my parents is shorter than mine, by a fairly large number of hours. I am happy, I go to school with pleasure, where I am loved, understood, respected. I love sports, I miss it if I miss a workout. I go to the goal, achieve the desired hard work.
Victoria SMIRNOV, 5th grade student of the Krasnotkatskaya school, pupil of the Proba Pera studio, Yaroslavl region:
Hits from my life
dog. My dog named Zeus loves to walk. One day we went to the forest and took him with us. We played hide and seek in the forest. I was with my sisters and my mother. Mom watched from the side as the three of us hid behind the trees, and Zeus barked for us. In winter, we take him up the hill to ride cheesecakes, but he is very afraid of them. When someone sits down to ride down the mountain, he starts to bark strongly and drive away from a suspicious object. My dog gets mad at people with glasses, masks, and hoods, and is also suspicious of fishermen with rods and grannies with ski poles. This is such a wonderful dog. Now you understand why I’m in such a hurry to get home. On Tuesdays and Fridays I have a music school after school. Uliana Sergeevna, my favorite solfeggio teacher, is very kind! We listen to some song, then determine how many bars, notes it contains and select the accompaniment. On Saturdays, we study at the Studio “Test of the Pen” with Alexei Vladimirovich. It is interesting with him, at every lesson there is something new and exciting. We compose mini-stories with two given words that do not fit at all, or fiction stories. We even had a library night once! And we also have a summer camp “Test of Writing”, where we travel, create creative projects, meet writers and poets and learn from them. Even on Saturdays I have a lapta. I met Anna Nikolaevna, the leader of this circle, at a tour meeting. We were on the same team and became friends. Our team was called “Karabikha Pictures” and was the most fun! Karabikha is the name of a village not far from our school, it was there that the poet Nekrasov once lived! And the song “Karabikha Pictures Doesn’t Represent” was a hit of that tourslet. My mom also bought herself a new guitar. I sometimes teach her how to play the guitar, and sometimes she teaches me. She manages to play busts, but the fight does not work. And I have the opposite. But most of the time this winter I spent on the ice rink in Beryozki Park with my friends, even when it was very cold. My mother scolded me for it. But on the other hand, I received a charge of vivacity, positive and health.
Dana FANKINA, 9th grade student of Shuiskaya secondary school, Karelia:
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I am an excellent student, and it is quite difficult. I devote a lot of time to studying. My lessons end around 4:00 pm. I come home, have lunch and sit down for lessons. On average, my homework takes me four to five hours, and if there is any test work the next day, then all six. This is not counting the preparation for exams, which I do most often on weekends for two or three hours or when the task is less than usual, but I try to solve at least a few tasks every day. In addition, I have household chores that I do most often after 22.00, sometimes between lessons. In addition to all this, I play volleyball. I have training twice a week since 19.00 to 21.00 if there are no competitions. These days I sit for a very long time with lessons, as I have almost nothing to do before training. But, while playing volleyball, I get a little distracted from my studies, I have a rest. In general, being an excellent student is continuous work, but I think it’s worth it.
Serafim KUKUSHKIN, student of the 9th “B” class of the Pryazhinsky secondary school of the secondary school named after the Hero of the Soviet Union Maria Melentyeva, Yarn, Karelia:
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Each new day is different from the previous one, there is always something new going on. But, of course, they also have similar features. For example, every day after school I go to the music school named after V.L.Kalaberda, where I have been studying for 9 years. Three times a week I go to the sports section under the guidance of Valery Yakovlevich Kononov. Weekends are devoted to basketball. I do research related to the history of my small homeland, and in the evenings I do my homework. Since I am now graduating from both secondary and music schools, I try to pay more attention to preparing for exams in order to have a chance to enter an educational institution after the 9th grade. In addition, I also have responsibilities: walking with my younger brother and sister (they are not yet a year old), taking care of my pets – two dogs of the Siberian Husky breed. The rest of the time I devote to creativity: I sing, for two months I have been working on my YouTube channel “Light of Truth”, where I touch on spiritual and educational topics. Often people ask me questions: “How do you manage to do all this? When do you rest?” Yes, I’m already somehow used to such a routine, creative work is a vacation for me.
In conclusion, it is natural for a person to be busy. In life, he has two paths – to develop or degrade. So, a person, having free time, should make every effort to self-development, self-improvement, in order to develop his talent and his skills to the maximum, as far as possible, level, in order to be useful to society.
Sima GOLUBEVA, 7th grade student of one of the gymnasiums in Petrozavodsk, Karelia:
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Usually my lessons finish by two o’clock and I come home. Upon my return, I have lunch and rush to my art school classes. Now drawing is my main hobby, and I am ready to spend several hours a day to develop my skills. The art school has a calm and relaxed atmosphere, and I really like it. In public school, I often get anxious about test scores or an upcoming test, but in art school, I can create what I like. For example, various figurines made of clay. After the drawing class, I rush home to do my homework and spend time with my family. Sometimes I have difficulty solving given exercises, and algebra and geometry are especially difficult for me. Usually I watch educational videos on the Internet on a difficult topic, sometimes my parents help me. While doing homework, I get tired, so after mental activity, rest follows. Very often I read books, I prefer the classics. I like to immerse myself in the atmosphere of the described time. Sometimes I watch movies instead of reading literature. Then I have dinner with loved ones and get ready for bed . ..
Pavel SECHIN, 6th grade student of the Red Weaving School, Yaroslavl Region:
Isn’t that a joy?
Every day after school I do my favorite thing – I go to the football section. At the age of seven, I started playing football in the Tekstilshchik team with coach Andrey Vadimovich Teshkin. He taught me how to play football properly. I am very grateful to him for this. Now I am studying at the sports school of the MU secondary school No. 13 of Yaroslavl. We constantly have different tournaments, competitions, in which there are victories and defeats. For example, on March 13, 2021, the Open Winter Championship of Yaroslavl among boys born in 2007 ended. Our team became the winner, and I was recognized as the best player. Isn’t that joy? After that, there is an even greater desire to win. In order to be a good player, you need to make a lot of effort, perseverance and hard work. Also in football you need to think, build a strategy and try to predict the opponent’s actions.
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Chesterfield Kids Academy is state licensed, family owned and operated by mother-daughter team with over 40 years combined experience in early childhood, elementary and higher education. We offer variety of programs for children, 6 weeks to 12 years: Full and Half Day preschool; Before and After School Care; Drop-in Care; Enrichment and Summer Programs. We are committed to providing high quality education in a loving, nurturing, safe and family like atmosphere with programs designed to fit the needs of the families we serve. Our curriculum is developed based on the finest traditions of the European and American pedagogy and promotes lifelong love and positive attitude toward learning. Our staff is diverse, dedicated and trained to support children in their natural curiosity and desire to explore and discover the world around them while having fun every day. We understand how important it is to find the right preschool for your child. We invite you to visit us, check out our programs, meet our staff and see our beautiful facility. Don’t forget to ask about our discount programs. We provide several discounts to make the child care more affordable for our families. Call today to schedule a visit and experience the CKA family!
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My little one is 20 months old and she has started going CKA in her 15 months. she loved it, we loved it. I think its thr place where you can send you kid without any issue. Alla , Mariyam you both doing really great there. We just impressed throughly. Clean and colorful CKA.
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Our son absolutely loves it here! He has been going to CKA for a year now and his vocabulary has improved immensely. The owners have definitely become like family to us.
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Chesterfield Kids Academy has been such a great fit for my daughter and our family. They are truly a family owned-and-operated business, and it feels like my daughter is part of the family. She is learning every day, including two languages, and she is only 15 months old. The staff are flexible, understanding and caring, and my daughter gets lots of one-on-one attention. I highly recommend them!
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Chesterfield Kids Academy, Llc | ST LOUIS MO CHILD CARE CENTER
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Chesterfield Kids Academy is independently owned and operated by a mother-daughter team with over 40 years’ combined experience in early childhood, elementary, and higher education. We are committed to providing high quality education: rooted in American and European educational traditions, our programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of the families we serve. Our academy finds firm foundation in a loving, nurturing, and safe atmosphere where young children can acquire and practice vital skills in a formal school environment.
Our commitment to the families we serve is evident in our unique approach to education: our curriculum is designed to develop a lifelong love of, and positive attitude toward, learning. We achieve this by providing tools and resources for our students to explore and discover the world around them while having fun. The dedicated staff at CKA is trained to support children in their natural curiosity and desire to learn by creating a school environment unlike any other around.
Our state-of-the-art facilities have been carefully planned with children’s comfort and interests in mind: floor plans are free flowing, hand-painted murals offer an inviting backdrop, and our school’s many windows provide abundant natural light. Our spacious and cheerful classrooms are equipped to accommodate developing creativity through puppet shows, reading, computer education, and cooking. The outdoor play areas are bordered with secure fencing to help your child feel at home. In the summertime, our outdoor swimming pool is an active learning option for preschool and older children. All year round, our students are able to express themselves in enrichment activities such as music, language, art, and weekly chess games.
On behalf of our staff and students, we would like to welcome you to the CKA family!
Program and Licensing Details
License Number:
002338287
Capacity:
112
Age Range:
6 WEEKS – 12 YEARS
Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program:
No
Languages Supported:
English, Russian, Spanish
Type of Care:
After School, Before School, Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Schools Served:
River Bend and Green Trail elementary
Current License Issue Date:
Aug 28, 2021
Licensor:
JOYCE E GREEN
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2021-09-03
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2021-06-17
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2020-12-14
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2020-12-03
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2020-11-17
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2020-05-26
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2020-02-05
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2019-10-29
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2018-11-01
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2018-05-18
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2018-05-14
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2017-10-31
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2016-11-07
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2016-10-14
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2016-05-25
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Childcare in Chesterfield, MO | Daycare Near Me | Kiddie AcademyFind the best daycare and preschool in Chesterfield for you at Kiddie Academy of Chesterfield | Kiddie Academy
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Every day your child’s imagination grows and their curiosity gathers momentum—Kiddie Academy of Chesterfield empowers and celebrates all of it.
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“The excellent childcare especially the Junior Kingarden program because my daughter learns something new everyday ”
Kaitlin Cook O. , Chesterfield
“Seems comprehensive and enriching ”
Lydia O., Chesterfield
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Mojgan K., Chesterfield
“We can’t say enough good things about this place! The teachers and staff are amazing. We walk in every day with big smiles and hugs. Thank you for taking care of my children and making sure they are always safe. ”
Allyson F., Chesterfield
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Nikki A., Chesterfield
“I love the teachers and the programming. I feel like my son is well cared for and He is learning a lot. The watch me grow program also helps give me comfort knowing I can check in on him. ”
Alicia C. , Chesterfield
“Absolutely everything! ”
Margarita M., Chesterfield
“My son come homes everyday excited to tell me what he learned and my daughter has improved with her language. ”
Samantha M., Chesterfield
“The staff is friendly. The facility is very clean. ”
Jamie H., Chesterfield
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Phone: +7-861-257-06-86, +7-861-257-06-87
Making kitchens to order is the main profile of the Elana factory, experienced employees will help you create and implement the design of the kitchen.
We are manufacturers and work honestly, without distributors, dealers and other intermediaries, directly from the manufacturer to the buyer, extremely transparently and conveniently.
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IP Iglin Igor Anatolievich
Address: Krasnodar Territory, Krasnodar, Dezhnev St. 33
Phone: +7-861-234-42-72
Thanks to modern technologies, exchange of experience and quality materials, the Romis factory is a worthy business representative.
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IP Avanesyan David Alexandrovich
Address: Krasnodar region, Krasnodar, Zipovskaya street 5
Phone: 8-800-250-60-53
The company specializes in the design and manufacture of modern transformer tables, which are so popular today in the furniture market.
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IP Levchenko Alexey Andreevich
Address: Krasnodar Territory, Krasnodar, Krugovaya St. 22
Phone: +7-861-246-59-25, +7-861-226-77-05
Modular system of cabinet furniture for the living room, children’s room and bedroom “Debut” is more than 150 universal modules that allow you to create the interior of your dreams .
The company is actively engaged in wholesale and retail supplies of mattresses, furniture fabrics, components, and also successfully produces sofas.
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OOO VIP-ANDRI
Address: Krasnodar Territory, Krasnodar, Berezovy village, Karl Gusnik street, 17/5
Phone: +7-988-500-90-40, +7-988-500-40-90
We manufacture furniture, both our own models and according to customer’s sketches. Each product is tested according to the company’s internal standards.
Samson-ARS furniture factory has been producing high-quality upholstered furniture since 1997 and sells it wholesale and retail.
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Summer vacation is coming! Whether you are organizing activities for the neighborhood kids, or you are working as camp counselors running summer camps, coming up with the best ideas for a memorable summer of fun is so important. Let us take a bit of the pressure off with our list of the best Science, STEM and, just plain old fun, Summer Camp Activities for Kids.
The Best Summer Camp Ideas For Kids
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When it comes to summer time we want fun activities for the kids that will create memories that will last a lifetime. Whether they are STEM and science camp activities, outdoor activities and games, crafts, or indoor/rainy day activities, the main goal needs to be FUN!
We all have those summer memories from our childhood. The ones that have stuck with us over the years. As you think back on those memories, what is it that stands out? How can we replicate those cherished memories for our kids?
If you ask me, the big thing I remember is having fun with friends, going on adventures, and doing amazing new things.
So that was the guiding force as I developed this list. Friends, adventures and fun, new experiences. I hope it helps you create a summer of amazing memories for your kids.
Our List of Summer Camp Activities
Bottle Rockets
Blast off a summer of incredible memories with this STEM Bottle Rocket challenge. Campers can be challenged to build a launch pad. This could be out of whatever you have available: LEGO, craft sticks, blocks or even forged items from the forest. Then, with a couple of simple ingredients, you can cause a chemical reaction that will WOW everyone!
Build a Rain Gauge
When you are finished blasting off those bottle rockets, take that bottle and turn it into a simple Rain Gauge that will have your kids hoping for a rainy day!
Seed Bombs
This is such a great backyard or camp activity idea. Make simple seed bombs using native wildflowers, then build special seed bomb launchers to fire those seed bombs and build some habitats for our pollinators.
Bird Feeder
We don’t want our bird friends to feel left out, and this next project is so quick and easy. Make these bird feeders and hang them around your yard or camp site to invite in local birds for a snack.
Flower Bouquet Nature Craft
This simple crafting idea is brilliant for young summer campers. Using our printable templates, have kids colour, then fill their art with wildflowers growing around the camp.
Oobleck
This simple project can provide so many hours of memories and fun for campers. Whether you make small batches of Oobleck for messy sensory play, or go big and make a pool sized batch for kids to really go crazy with, Oobleck is the non-Newtonian Fluid that every camper needs to explore. Best of all it only needs one ingredient plus some water. So simple!
Build a Handheld Cannon
Looking for the perfect summer camp activity for teens and older kids? This is it! Have them build their very own handheld cannon, then head out for games and challenges that will have memories created that will last a lifetime. Plus they can keep their cannon as a special keepsake of their special summer.
Camp Pro Tip! Supply a wide variety of markers, stickers, tapes and paints so the kids can customize their cannon.
Craft Stick Launchers
Love the cannon idea but need something a little smaller? Try making these Craft Stick Launchers that are inspired by crossbows. These mini-crossbows are a fantastic STEM build that also challenges kids to consider the physics of how to launch their cotton swab!
How to Make a Compass
It only makes sense that the first thing campers should do as part of a science camp, or really any camp, is to make a homemade compass! This activity is great fun and a wonderful hands on summer camp activity to go with orienteering lessons or as part of an Einstein inspired day.
Jitter Bugs Magnet Science
Playing with magnetism doesn’t need to end with making a compass! In this bug themed magnet science and STEM activity that is perfect for summer camp, kids play with magnetic forces to make a Jitter Bug.
Build a Solar Oven
On a hot sunny day there is nothing better than building a solar oven to cook up some snacks! This simple project is always a huge hit with kids, especially because they get to eat what they cook using the power of the sun. From s’mores to pizzas every summer camp needs a solar oven project!
Greenhouse Effect
Part of summer camp is being out in nature, but over the last few years the impact of climate change has become immense. It is impossible to ignore anymore. As part of your summer camp, this Greenhouse Effect experiment will help demonstrate how greenhouse gases are causing warming and melting of ice caps.
Water Lab
Water safety is a big issue. Especially if you are running a summer camp with everyone living in nature. Understanding water safety, and what water is safe to drink is important. Dive in and explore water in your area with this water lab.
Recycled Seed Paper
As part of our goal to teach children about the environment, we love coming up with activities that recycle materials and reduce waste. Near the end of your camp or summer, this is one of the best final summer camp activities. Gather up all the scraps of paper from your summer of fun, and use it to make special seed paper. Campers can use it to write special notes to their friends and bring it home to plant as a special memory of their summer.
Friendship Necklaces
This is a really cool and different take on the traditional friendship bracelets. Teach your summer camp students some simple metal stamping techniques and create a special keepsake from their summer of fun with friends.
DIY Bioplastic Suncatchers
Explore the incredible process of making bioplastics with simple kitchen ingredients. In this summer STEM project kids learn about polymers and create the most beautiful suncatchers that will bring a gorgeous colourful touch to your windows. Fantastic project for summer camp!
Does it Float?
There are two different versions you can do with this project idea. First, if you have cans of soda pop in a variety of types including diet and regular, you can do this experiment with the cans. You can also do this experiment with water balloons, which is a really, really fun alternative.
Nerf War
Summer camp is the perfect time to build an epic obstacle course and Nerf War Battlefield. What kid doesn’t love a fun Nerf War? You can also use this idea to build a memorable Water Gun battlefield in the backyard. Turning this into a water gun zone is a fun way to bring in some water play to beat the summer heat. So many camp games to be played and memories just waiting to be made!
Ninja Tire Course
A wonderful way to get outside and get moving is to build a simple ninja inspired tire obstacle course. All you need is a few old tires and you can have days of physical activity and fun for your campers. When it comes to summer camp activities, this one has been popular for generations.
Water Clock
This simple project is a really fun way for kids to learn a little history about clocks, while building their very own water clock. You can have kids build it at the beginning of camp, then use it as their own special timer during the week.
Circuit Bugs
Ever since we first created Circuit Bugs back in 2015 it has become popular all over the world, especially as one of the best Science Summer Camp Activities. This one is great for older kids and teens.
Circuit Flowers
Following the popularity of Circuit Bugs, we went back and created Circuit Flowers. Another fantastic summer STEM circuit building project for older kids and teens.
Lemon Volcano
There is something about lemons that always makes me think of summer. In this activity we make a simple volcano using lemons and a bit of food coloring to make it a beautiful eruption.
Balloon Car
Ready to send your summer camp off to the races? Have your campers build Balloon Cars. In our design, it is built from recycled materials. Once built, have races to see whose is the fastest!
Balloon Races
Want a summer camp activity that will appeal to all ages and can be done indoors or outdoors? Check out Balloon Races? This project is so much fun and will have kids laughing and learning all summer long. This idea is fantastic for a science or Newton inspired camp.
Water Activities and Experiments
One thing that is often readily available during summer camps is water. We have lots of different experiments you can do with the kids using Water. Find the one that is perfect for your summer camp activities including lots of ideas for rainy days.
Butterfly Life Cycle
Learn all about the beautiful Butterfly Life Cycle by building a cool model that spins. This is a great summer camp project as part of nature studies. Students can go out and find butterflies in nature, then come back and build a model either individually or as a group.
Crystal Gridding
Sometimes we need some quiet time and mindfulness during our summer camps. Crystal or Rock Gridding is a wonderful way to bring in some quiet, meditative time with your kids. Send the kids on a scavenger hunt. Have them explore nature to find rocks and other special natural finds, then build a beautiful grid or design with the pieces.
Magical Wizard Themed Camp
If you have a Harry Potter inspired camp that is all about wizarding, we have plenty of magical ideas for your summer camp. I highly recommend Troll Bogey Magnetic Slime, Lumos Circuit Wand Building, and some charms practice with Wingardium Leviosar (a special science experiment). You can find these and all of our magical activity ideas in our Harry Potter resource.
Magical Optical Illusion Projects
Speaking of magical activities, if you need some indoor crafting STEM projects, why not do some really cool optical illusion projects with your campers this summer? We have lots of amazing variations you can try.
Paper Airplane Challenge
Challenge your campers or kids this summer to make paper airplanes and see who can come up with the best design. Start with some simple folding instructions, then let your campers get creative!
Giant Bubbles
This is a summer camp classic: creating GIANT bubbles. Everyone loves bubbles and at the end of a wonderful week of making memories, these giant bubbles are a fantastic way to celebrate and have some fun!
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30 Fun Summer Camp Activities for Kids
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Summer is almost here and that means it’s time to get ready for camp! Many kids look forward to having adventures at camp and return each year to see their favorite counselors and friends. Summer camps give kids an opportunity to make new memories in a fun, safe place. Be sure to pack all the gear that they will need for a fun and safe summer camp adventure.
Camp organizers spend months planning before all those kids arrive, and activities are an exciting part of any summer experience. Whether you need a quick game to fill time or you’re looking for a more involved activity that will keep them busy for hours, there are plenty of ideas here for you and your campers. Here are 30 fun ideas for summer camp that include active outside games, water activities, crafts, drama, and even indoor options.
Cardboard Box Car Races – In this fun activity, kids design their own cars out of cardboard boxes. Plan ahead by asking staff members (and even your families) to save big cardboard boxes and bring them to camp. Then, supply kids with tape, construction paper, pipe cleaners, poofs, and any other kind of supply they could need to turn their box into a car. Cut holes in the bottom for their legs to make these cars kid-powered! Then, they simply wear their cardboard box cars for a series of races. Design racetracks for their “cars” using orange cones or spray paint designed for grass.
Myth Busters – Inspired by the popular show, design activities around myths, such as, “Can you really cook an egg on the sidewalk if it’s hot enough outside?” or “Is yawning really contagious?” Choose myth buster activities that don’t require a ton of special equipment, such as these 14 activities.
Scavenger Hunts – An easy and fun activity – scavenger hunts can be used in all sorts of ways to keep kids entertained. Do an outdoor scavenger hunt by using a list of things to look for in nature. Kids can either collect a list of objects or simply check off items they’ve found. An indoor scavenger hunt can be used the same way on a particularly hot day. Another fun activity is to use a deck of scavenger hunt cards and turn this into a game. Call out what is on the card and have kids race to touch an object that meets the description.
Ninja Warrior Course – Obstacle courses are more popular than ever. Create a fun “Ninja Warrior” course by setting up an obstacle course for kids around an open field or area. Anything can be used here, such as chairs, boxes, pop-up tunnels, orange traffic cones and more. Kids can wear ninja headbands colored to their teams to make it a team activity or just decorate their own ninja headbands beforehand and wear them while racing through the obstacle course.
Talent Show – Every kid has something special they can share! Give kids plenty of time to think about what they could do for the talent show and prepare their act. Set up a stage area and a place for your audience to sit. Have someone act as the MC to introduce the acts and give kids their moment in the spotlight. For kids who don’t know what to do, help them discover a special talent or supply a custom or prop to get them inspired. Check out these talent show ideas for kids.
Children’s Theatre – Kids love to take the stage! Separate kids into groups and let them create a stage play (or get some play scripts to follow) showcasing a story such as, “Three Little Pigs” or “Little Red Riding Hood.” They’ll need plenty of time to practice before the big show. Simple costumes and props can be used or their performances can tell the story. You can even involve campers in setting up props and costumes for the play. Plan activities leading up to the plays, so they are familiar with the stories.
Water Balloon Dodgeball – It’s going to get hot outside this summer. Water games are a fun way to keep kids cool and busy. Water balloons are easier than ever to inflate, thanks to sets like this that allow you to inflate dozens of water balloons in seconds. Then, place buckets of water balloons around a designated area, and have kids get in position for a simple dodgeball game! Any kids that are tagged are “out” or you just let them go until all the water balloons are used up.
Sumo Suit Wrestling – This activity might be more of an investment, but the payout is well worth it. You can rent or buy inflatable sumo suits for kids to wrestle in a safe, padded area. The suits protect them when they do fall down, too, for a fun game sure to result in loads of laughter. Have kids take turns sumo wrestling to find your sumo winner. Try to keep matches fair by grouping kids by size and strength.
Paper Bag Puppet Show – What’s better than watching a puppet show? Making your own! Give kids simple supplies: lunch-sized paper bags, construction paper, poufs, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, etc., and let them design paper bag puppets. Then, they can either follow simple scripts for kids or just create their own puppet shows with their friends. Create or pick up a simple puppet show stage for them to use to act out their shows.
Crafting with Beads – Creating with beads is a very soothing activity for all types of children, especially kids who may be on the spectrum or have ADHD. Supply lots of different types of beads, as well as soft thread strong enough to hold the beads. Let kids create necklaces, bracelets, or whatever they want and then wear (or gift) their designs.
Balloon Tennis – Make popular sports accessible for everyone with adaptations like balloon tennis. Use fly swatters or tennis rackets and inflated balloons for a slower, softer, easier version of tennis. Let kids play with their friends or divide them into teams. Since the balloons are less of a safety hazard, you can place all the teams on a large field at the same time.
Cooking Class – Many kids really enjoy cooking and baking. Inspire their inner chefs by offering short cooking classes with simple recipes that kids can make and then eat. They are much more likely to enjoy a meal they have made themselves! Easy recipes for your campers could include fruit skewers, simple pizzas, ice cream sundaes, no-bake cookies, tortilla roll-ups with their choice of filling (such as peanut butter and sliced bananas, etc. ) and yogurt bark.
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Camping for the Day – Enjoy camping during the day by making teepees, doing a nature scavenger hunt, and making s’mores using a solo stove or firepit!
Genius Day – Kids grow up seeing the famous inventions of brilliant people around them. Give them an opportunity to be the genius and have Genius Day. Tell kids in advance to think about an invention that they could make to improve something in their lives or at the camp. If they need any special supplies, gather them in advance or ask families to provide some items to help them out. Then, on Genius Day, give kids plenty of time to create inventions before presenting them to others. To build excitement, have kids decorate their own thinking caps to wear on Genius Day.
Dr. Seuss STEM Week – A great way to incorporate reading, science, and hands-on learning is to do activities inspired by Dr. Seuss books! You could do just one of the activities or do one a day for a week. Start by reading the book and then talking through what you would need to do the science experiment in the book. Supply all materials and let kids create their Ooblek or design their apple boats. Here are 10 Dr. Seuss STEM activities to get you started.
Animal Charades – Charades is a great way for kids to use their imagination and have fun! Put names of animals on separate small strips of paper and put them in a bucket or hat. Then, have kids take turns pulling a sheet of paper, acting out the animal, while the other kids yell out guesses. The kid who gets the animal right gets to go next.
Cat & Mouse – In this popular game, everyone but two kids form a circle — standing far enough apart so that players can stretch arms to hold hands. The two players will be running through these spaces between players. One of the two is the cat and the other is the mouse. The cat tries to catch the mouse. They can run between players, but once one of them runs between players, those players close up so there is no space. As the game proceeds, more spaces will close up. If one of the two players gets trapped inside the circle, the other player wins. If both are trapped inside or outside, the group counts to ten and the cat tries to catch the mouse. If they do, they win. Otherwise, the mouse wins. Select two new players and play again.
Flashlight Limbo – Sometimes, playing a game in the dark is just more fun. Turn off the lights inside and use a strong flashlight to create a limbo “beam” instead of a bar. Play music and have kids take turns going under the beam without falling or touching the ground with their hands. Slowly move the limbo light lower to the ground until you have a winner.
Treasure Hunt – They’re all pirates and they want to find the treasure! Lead up to the hunt by letting kids create their own pirate hats. Then, create a treasure full of treats, play jewelry and gold coins and put the items in a little treasure chest or box. Alternatively, hide supplies needed for their next game as the treasure. When they open it, you can seamlessly move on to the next activity. Hide the treasure somewhere within your camp and design a treasure map that kids can use to work in teams and find it. Be sure to discuss the limits of the hunt, so kids don’t wander off the property or into an unsafe area.
Parachute Games – Kids of all ages enjoy playing with a parachute. There are so many ways you can use a parachute to help kids focus and get them working together. From lifting the parachute up and down, to working together to keep a beach ball on the parachute and even lifting the parachute up, moving inside and then closing it, so they’re inside a big colorful globe. A parachute makes for an easy filler game – with almost no prep required but the parachute and enough space to use it.
Counselor Fashion Show – Need an inside game on a rainy or hot day? Dress up your camp counselors! Split up the kids into groups designed around your number of camp counselors. Each group gets to create a costume for their counselor. It can be a theme, such as a famous person, or it can be a costume of their choosing, such as toilet paper bride or an astronaut. Let kids create a costume for their counselor and when all the costumes are ready, designate a stage area for the counselors. Blast the music and let the kids cheer for their counselors as they strut the runway. Kids can vote to award the counselors with the winning design and best moves on the runway.
Water Sponge Tag – Pick up small sponges at the dollar store or have kids craft little water sponges to use. Fill buckets with water and station them around the tag area. Have kids play tag by tossing their water sponges at each other. Of course, it’ll become difficult to track who is “it” after a few seconds or minutes, so pretty much everyone is it. Ask kids to try to avoid faces, though, to prevent any possible injuries.
Fireman’s Relay – A slightly more organized water game that is still fun, kids will enjoy playing Fireman’s Relay. To start, form a line with the first player 10 feet from a water hose. Every kid has a large plastic cup. A large bucket sits at the end of the line. The first player uses the hose to fill a cup. Then, they pour their cup into the second person’s cup, who does the same. Kids continue to pour their cup into the next person’s until the end when the last person dumps the water into the bucket.
Blob Tag – Blob Tag is a fun variation on the classic tag game. Every tagged player holds hands with the rest of the tagged players and they must run together to tag more people to join their blob. The last person to get tagged by the blob wins.
Stone Painting – It’s likely there are plenty of stones near your camp and they make for an excellent and easy craft activity. Have kids select the smoothest stones they’d like to paint. Then, provide materials to paint them. After the stones have dried, kids can place them around the camp area for other campers to find, near a nearby river bed, or leave them anonymously around their neighborhood as gifts.
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Capture the Flag – Kids love to play this classic game. The goal is to capture the other team’s flag. Divide your group into two and designate a play area. Each team hides their flag on one side of the playing area. Teams work together to find the other team’s flag. Meanwhile, team members do not want to get tagged by members of the opposing team. If tagged, they must go to “jail” — a designated area on the opposing team’s side. They can only get out of jail if someone on their team can manage to tag and free them without being tagged by an opposing team member. The game ends when the time is up or when one team captures the other team’s flag.
Sardines – A fun version of Hide ‘n Seek with a twist, in Sardines only one person hides. Everyone searches for the person and if they find them, they hide with them. The last player to find them is the first person to hide on the next round.
Storyteller – Kids are natural storytellers. This game requires no prep or props, so you can use it anytime you need a quick activity. Have everyone sit in a circle. A counselor starts a story that sets the scene, such as, “Last summer, right at this camp, something mysterious happened…” Then, each camper adds a sentence until the story ends. If the story ends before each player has a turn, start a new story.
Don’t Set Off the Alarm –In a hallway, use strips of paper or tape to create a maze, similar to those scenes in movies where people have to get through a hallway without tripping an alarm. Then, time students as they try to make it through the hallway without touching any of the paper/tape to see who can do it the fastest.
Nature Art –This easy activity just requires basic art supplies and paper. Take kids outside and give them a designated area to wander and find something in nature that inspires them. Then, they can recreate the object or area using their drawing or painting supplies. When they’re finished with their art, make sure to display them inside so kids can enjoy everyone’s creations.
Games and activities are a big part of the summer camp experience. Whether you plan ahead or leave some room in your schedule to pick games that suit your group, you’ll be sure to have the best summer camp around with this list that will keep them active, engaged, and interested in what’s coming next.
Erica Jabali is a freelance writer and blogs over at ispyfabulous.com.
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Summer is almost here and that means it’s time to get ready for camp! Many kids look forward to having adventures at camp and return each year to see their favorite counselors and friends. Summer camps give kids an opportunity to make new memories in a fun, safe place. Be sure to pack all the gear that they will need for a fun and safe summer camp adventure.
Camp organizers spend months planning before all those kids arrive, and activities are an exciting part of any summer experience. Whether you need a quick game to fill time or you’re looking for a more involved activity that will keep them busy for hours, there are plenty of ideas here for you and your campers. Here are 30 fun ideas for summer camp that include active outside games, water activities, crafts, drama, and even indoor options.
Cardboard Box Car Races – In this fun activity, kids design their own cars out of cardboard boxes. Plan ahead by asking staff members (and even your families) to save big cardboard boxes and bring them to camp. Then, supply kids with tape, construction paper, pipe cleaners, poofs, and any other kind of supply they could need to turn their box into a car. Cut holes in the bottom for their legs to make these cars kid-powered! Then, they simply wear their cardboard box cars for a series of races. Design racetracks for their “cars” using orange cones or spray paint designed for grass.
Myth Busters – Inspired by the popular show, design activities around myths, such as, “Can you really cook an egg on the sidewalk if it’s hot enough outside?” or “Is yawning really contagious?” Choose myth buster activities that don’t require a ton of special equipment, such as these 14 activities.
Scavenger Hunts – An easy and fun activity – scavenger hunts can be used in all sorts of ways to keep kids entertained. Do an outdoor scavenger hunt by using a list of things to look for in nature. Kids can either collect a list of objects or simply check off items they’ve found. An indoor scavenger hunt can be used the same way on a particularly hot day. Another fun activity is to use a deck of scavenger hunt cards and turn this into a game. Call out what is on the card and have kids race to touch an object that meets the description.
Ninja Warrior Course – Obstacle courses are more popular than ever. Create a fun “Ninja Warrior” course by setting up an obstacle course for kids around an open field or area. Anything can be used here, such as chairs, boxes, pop-up tunnels, orange traffic cones and more. Kids can wear ninja headbands colored to their teams to make it a team activity or just decorate their own ninja headbands beforehand and wear them while racing through the obstacle course.
Talent Show – Every kid has something special they can share! Give kids plenty of time to think about what they could do for the talent show and prepare their act. Set up a stage area and a place for your audience to sit. Have someone act as the MC to introduce the acts and give kids their moment in the spotlight. For kids who don’t know what to do, help them discover a special talent or supply a custom or prop to get them inspired. Check out these talent show ideas for kids.
Children’s Theatre – Kids love to take the stage! Separate kids into groups and let them create a stage play (or get some play scripts to follow) showcasing a story such as, “Three Little Pigs” or “Little Red Riding Hood.” They’ll need plenty of time to practice before the big show. Simple costumes and props can be used or their performances can tell the story. You can even involve campers in setting up props and costumes for the play. Plan activities leading up to the plays, so they are familiar with the stories.
Water Balloon Dodgeball – It’s going to get hot outside this summer. Water games are a fun way to keep kids cool and busy. Water balloons are easier than ever to inflate, thanks to sets like this that allow you to inflate dozens of water balloons in seconds. Then, place buckets of water balloons around a designated area, and have kids get in position for a simple dodgeball game! Any kids that are tagged are “out” or you just let them go until all the water balloons are used up.
Sumo Suit Wrestling – This activity might be more of an investment, but the payout is well worth it. You can rent or buy inflatable sumo suits for kids to wrestle in a safe, padded area. The suits protect them when they do fall down, too, for a fun game sure to result in loads of laughter. Have kids take turns sumo wrestling to find your sumo winner. Try to keep matches fair by grouping kids by size and strength.
Paper Bag Puppet Show – What’s better than watching a puppet show? Making your own! Give kids simple supplies: lunch-sized paper bags, construction paper, poufs, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, etc. , and let them design paper bag puppets. Then, they can either follow simple scripts for kids or just create their own puppet shows with their friends. Create or pick up a simple puppet show stage for them to use to act out their shows.
Crafting with Beads – Creating with beads is a very soothing activity for all types of children, especially kids who may be on the spectrum or have ADHD. Supply lots of different types of beads, as well as soft thread strong enough to hold the beads. Let kids create necklaces, bracelets, or whatever they want and then wear (or gift) their designs.
Balloon Tennis – Make popular sports accessible for everyone with adaptations like balloon tennis. Use fly swatters or tennis rackets and inflated balloons for a slower, softer, easier version of tennis. Let kids play with their friends or divide them into teams. Since the balloons are less of a safety hazard, you can place all the teams on a large field at the same time.
Cooking Class – Many kids really enjoy cooking and baking. Inspire their inner chefs by offering short cooking classes with simple recipes that kids can make and then eat. They are much more likely to enjoy a meal they have made themselves! Easy recipes for your campers could include fruit skewers, simple pizzas, ice cream sundaes, no-bake cookies, tortilla roll-ups with their choice of filling (such as peanut butter and sliced bananas, etc.) and yogurt bark.
Simplify summer camp registration with an online sign up. View an Example
Camping for the Day – Enjoy camping during the day by making teepees, doing a nature scavenger hunt, and making s’mores using a solo stove or firepit!
Genius Day – Kids grow up seeing the famous inventions of brilliant people around them. Give them an opportunity to be the genius and have Genius Day. Tell kids in advance to think about an invention that they could make to improve something in their lives or at the camp. If they need any special supplies, gather them in advance or ask families to provide some items to help them out. Then, on Genius Day, give kids plenty of time to create inventions before presenting them to others. To build excitement, have kids decorate their own thinking caps to wear on Genius Day.
Dr. Seuss STEM Week – A great way to incorporate reading, science, and hands-on learning is to do activities inspired by Dr. Seuss books! You could do just one of the activities or do one a day for a week. Start by reading the book and then talking through what you would need to do the science experiment in the book. Supply all materials and let kids create their Ooblek or design their apple boats. Here are 10 Dr. Seuss STEM activities to get you started.
Animal Charades – Charades is a great way for kids to use their imagination and have fun! Put names of animals on separate small strips of paper and put them in a bucket or hat. Then, have kids take turns pulling a sheet of paper, acting out the animal, while the other kids yell out guesses. The kid who gets the animal right gets to go next.
Cat & Mouse – In this popular game, everyone but two kids form a circle — standing far enough apart so that players can stretch arms to hold hands. The two players will be running through these spaces between players. One of the two is the cat and the other is the mouse. The cat tries to catch the mouse. They can run between players, but once one of them runs between players, those players close up so there is no space. As the game proceeds, more spaces will close up. If one of the two players gets trapped inside the circle, the other player wins. If both are trapped inside or outside, the group counts to ten and the cat tries to catch the mouse. If they do, they win. Otherwise, the mouse wins. Select two new players and play again.
Flashlight Limbo – Sometimes, playing a game in the dark is just more fun. Turn off the lights inside and use a strong flashlight to create a limbo “beam” instead of a bar. Play music and have kids take turns going under the beam without falling or touching the ground with their hands. Slowly move the limbo light lower to the ground until you have a winner.
Treasure Hunt – They’re all pirates and they want to find the treasure! Lead up to the hunt by letting kids create their own pirate hats. Then, create a treasure full of treats, play jewelry and gold coins and put the items in a little treasure chest or box. Alternatively, hide supplies needed for their next game as the treasure. When they open it, you can seamlessly move on to the next activity. Hide the treasure somewhere within your camp and design a treasure map that kids can use to work in teams and find it. Be sure to discuss the limits of the hunt, so kids don’t wander off the property or into an unsafe area.
Parachute Games – Kids of all ages enjoy playing with a parachute. There are so many ways you can use a parachute to help kids focus and get them working together. From lifting the parachute up and down, to working together to keep a beach ball on the parachute and even lifting the parachute up, moving inside and then closing it, so they’re inside a big colorful globe. A parachute makes for an easy filler game – with almost no prep required but the parachute and enough space to use it.
Counselor Fashion Show – Need an inside game on a rainy or hot day? Dress up your camp counselors! Split up the kids into groups designed around your number of camp counselors. Each group gets to create a costume for their counselor. It can be a theme, such as a famous person, or it can be a costume of their choosing, such as toilet paper bride or an astronaut. Let kids create a costume for their counselor and when all the costumes are ready, designate a stage area for the counselors. Blast the music and let the kids cheer for their counselors as they strut the runway. Kids can vote to award the counselors with the winning design and best moves on the runway.
Water Sponge Tag – Pick up small sponges at the dollar store or have kids craft little water sponges to use. Fill buckets with water and station them around the tag area. Have kids play tag by tossing their water sponges at each other. Of course, it’ll become difficult to track who is “it” after a few seconds or minutes, so pretty much everyone is it. Ask kids to try to avoid faces, though, to prevent any possible injuries.
Fireman’s Relay – A slightly more organized water game that is still fun, kids will enjoy playing Fireman’s Relay. To start, form a line with the first player 10 feet from a water hose. Every kid has a large plastic cup. A large bucket sits at the end of the line. The first player uses the hose to fill a cup. Then, they pour their cup into the second person’s cup, who does the same. Kids continue to pour their cup into the next person’s until the end when the last person dumps the water into the bucket.
Blob Tag – Blob Tag is a fun variation on the classic tag game. Every tagged player holds hands with the rest of the tagged players and they must run together to tag more people to join their blob. The last person to get tagged by the blob wins.
Stone Painting – It’s likely there are plenty of stones near your camp and they make for an excellent and easy craft activity. Have kids select the smoothest stones they’d like to paint. Then, provide materials to paint them. After the stones have dried, kids can place them around the camp area for other campers to find, near a nearby river bed, or leave them anonymously around their neighborhood as gifts.
Coordinate camp volunteers with an online sign up. View an Example
Capture the Flag – Kids love to play this classic game. The goal is to capture the other team’s flag. Divide your group into two and designate a play area. Each team hides their flag on one side of the playing area. Teams work together to find the other team’s flag. Meanwhile, team members do not want to get tagged by members of the opposing team. If tagged, they must go to “jail” — a designated area on the opposing team’s side. They can only get out of jail if someone on their team can manage to tag and free them without being tagged by an opposing team member. The game ends when the time is up or when one team captures the other team’s flag.
Sardines – A fun version of Hide ‘n Seek with a twist, in Sardines only one person hides. Everyone searches for the person and if they find them, they hide with them. The last player to find them is the first person to hide on the next round.
Storyteller – Kids are natural storytellers. This game requires no prep or props, so you can use it anytime you need a quick activity. Have everyone sit in a circle. A counselor starts a story that sets the scene, such as, “Last summer, right at this camp, something mysterious happened…” Then, each camper adds a sentence until the story ends. If the story ends before each player has a turn, start a new story.
Don’t Set Off the Alarm –In a hallway, use strips of paper or tape to create a maze, similar to those scenes in movies where people have to get through a hallway without tripping an alarm. Then, time students as they try to make it through the hallway without touching any of the paper/tape to see who can do it the fastest.
Nature Art –This easy activity just requires basic art supplies and paper. Take kids outside and give them a designated area to wander and find something in nature that inspires them. Then, they can recreate the object or area using their drawing or painting supplies. When they’re finished with their art, make sure to display them inside so kids can enjoy everyone’s creations.
Games and activities are a big part of the summer camp experience. Whether you plan ahead or leave some room in your schedule to pick games that suit your group, you’ll be sure to have the best summer camp around with this list that will keep them active, engaged, and interested in what’s coming next.
Erica Jabali is a freelance writer and blogs over at ispyfabulous.com.
40+ Creative Summer Camp Activities for Kids
It’s summertime, and that means it’s summer camp season! Whether you’re planning an official summer camp or you’re a parent trying to plan a fun summer camp at home, you have to check out the activities below for inspiration. From making slime to tie-dyeing shirts with water guns to outdoor scavenger hunts, you’ll find so many creative summer camp activities to keep the kids entertained. They’ll be learning while having fun, and isn’t that the whole point?
Creative Summer Camp Activities
We’ll kick things off with some of our favorite summer camp ideas that we’ve done right here at Natural Beach Living. The ice activities will help kids cool off on a hot summer day, while the slime-making and experiments help kids work on their science skills.
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Creative Summer Camp Activities from Natural Beach Living
Ice Cube Painting
Our ice cube painting activity is so much fun for summertime. It’s a neat way for kids to paint to produce pretty watercolor-style designs. Use watercolor paper for best results, but if you don’t have any, white cardstock works fine, too.
Frozen Dinosaur Eggs
Kids can really put their thinking caps on to figure out how to free the toy dinosaurs from the frozen eggs. They can hold them between their hands, chisel at them tools, put them in the sun, use warm water, or whatever they can think of to speed up the process!
Super Soaker Sponge Balls
Cool off on a hot day with these super soaker sponge balls you can reuse again and again during summer camp. Although they may look tricky, they’re super easy to make with inexpensive Dollar Store sponges and string.
Water Xylophone
Experiment with sound by making a colorful water xylophone. You’ll need glasses that are around the same shape, size, and thickness, as well as water and food coloring if you want to add color. You’ll also need something to tap against the glasses, like a spoon, fork, or metal chopstick. Add water to varying levels, arranging them from most to least-filled, and see if you can ring out a little tune.
Frozen Under the Sea Activity
Learn about ocean creatures with this fun activity with sea animal toys frozen in ice. Like the dino activity above, let kids experiment with a different way to melt the ice to see who can get theirs out first.
Summer Slime Recipes
4th of July Slime
Make a big batch of patriotic red, white, and blue slime for the kids at summer camp to play with and take home. They’ll love the slime-making process, combining each ingredient to get a stretchy, slimy mixture that’s super fun to play with. Glitter glue adds sparkle to this slime recipe.
Galaxy Slime
Reach for the stars with some stretchy galaxy slime. This is perfect for an outer space-themed summer camp!
Sand Slime
Going with an underwater theme? This sand slime recipe is a neat way to explore the textures of both sand and slime. Make sure you use craft sand for this activity, as natural sand you find outdoors may have bacteria and other organisms that you don’t want in your slime mixture.
Ocean Slime
If you’re doing an under-the-sea summer camp, this ocean slime is a must. It really looks like the beautiful blue waters of the ocean, but you can still see through it, too. Add seashells as you stretch and pull on them for a fun sensory experience.
Rainbow Slime
Learn about all the colors of the rainbow using our rainbow slime idea! You’ll make a batch of each color and then combine them to make a rainbow. The kids will really enjoy watching the colors mix as they twist, stretch, and play with the slime.
Sand Playdough
This sand playdough will give you total beach vibes! You’ll love that it’s a no-cook playdough recipe, taking only minutes to make. It has an interesting gritty texture that kids will love exploring.
Summer Nature Activities for Kids
Seed Bombs
Recycling and gardening are always valuable skills for kids to learn at summer camp. While we used construction paper to make our seed bombs, you can certainly recycle old newspapers, magazines, or scrap paper to make yours. Kids can take their seed bombs home to plant in their own gardens or in a plant pot.
Mason Jar Bird Feeder
Turn a simple mason jar into a bird feeder with some twine, a wooden dowel, and birdseed. It’s important to take care of our feathered friends, and making bird feeders provides kids with opportunities to birdwatch.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Let the kids work in pairs or teams to complete a fun nature scavenger hunt. The goal is to collect or observe each item on the list. This one is best for young children who need the visual representation of each item, but you can make a longer one for older children.
Watermelon Volcano
This activity is twice the fun. First, you get to scoop out all that yummy watermelon to enjoy. Second, kids always love fizzy science experiments, and this one is sure to be a hit. It’s your basic vinegar and baking soda reaction, but the colorful vinegar makes the bright fizzing action more fun.
4th of July Fizzy Stars
Add blue or red vinegar to white baking soda stars and let the fizzy fun begin!
Tie Dye Sharpie Shirts
Love tie-dye but hate the mess? There’s an easier way to do it! Let the kids color a design on the shirts in Sharpies instead. Rubbing alcohol helps spread the colors a bit so that they run together.
Bubble Wands
Let the kids design their own bubble wands and make a big batch of homemade bubbles for them to play with afterward. For the wands, you’ll need wire, beads, and pliers. To make the bubbles, grab some glycerin, dish soap, and water.
More Fun Summer Camp Ideas
Rainbow Pop and Mentos Experiment from livinglifeandlearning.com: You’ve probably heard about the Coke and Mentos science experiment, but using a rainbow of colors is way more fun! Grab some red, orange, yellow, blue, and purple soda to conduct this fizzy experiment.
Solar Oven from littlebinsforlittlehands.com: Turn S’mores making into a science experiment by building a solar oven with a recycled pizza box, plastic wrap, black construction paper, and aluminum foil. In just 60 minutes (on a bright, sunny day) your chocolate and marshmallows will meld together, making the perfect S’more.
Ideas for Summer Camp Activities
Summer Would You Rather Questions from confessionsofparenting.com: Would you rather swim in the ocean or swim in a pool? Would you rather get stung by a bee or get bitten by a mosquito? You’ll find these questions and more in this fun and easy printable game for kids of all ages.
Summer Escape Room from teachingideas. ca: Escape rooms are super popular, and this is a fun summer-themed version that’s perfect for kids. There are six clues that the kids will work together to solve to “escape.”
Glow in the Dark Bowling from craftsbyamanda.com: A few rounds of glow-in-the-dark bowling will have the kids pumped! Add glow sticks to empty water bottles, refill them with water, and get a glow-in-the-dark ball to get things rolling. This is a terrific activity for any age from toddler to teen!
Summer Themes
Slushie Sorbet Science from littlebinsforlittlehands.com: Try an edible science activity! Using apple juice, salt, ice, water, and food coloring, you can make yummy edible sorbet in just a few minutes by shaking the bag!
Puffy Sidewalk Paint from thebestideasforkids.com: Decorating the sidewalks is even more fun with this puffy sidewalk paint recipe! Put the paint in condiment bottles to make it easy to get neat lines and write words.
Summer Camp Ideas at Home or in a Group
Nature Tic Tac Toe from messylittlemonster. com: Make a tic tac toe game out of items from nature. A wood slice is a perfect base, but you don’t need one. Use sticks to form the grid and chestnuts or rocks to serve as the game pieces, with X and O written in white paint.
Camping Bingo from artsyfartsymama.com: This fun and free printable camping bingo game are easy enough for preschoolers, but older kids will like it, too. The game board is full of fun camping-themed graphics that are easy for kids to identify.
Lemon Volcano from thebestideasforkids.com: It’s another classic acid-base reaction, but this time, instead of using vinegar, you’ll be using lemon juice to activate the baking soda.
Giant Chalk Keyboard from andnextcomesl.com: Musical kids will have such fun playing on the giant chalk keyboard. It’s a great way to learn the order of the keys.
Color Hunt from raisingdragons.com: Toddlers and preschoolers can practice their colors in a hands-on way with this nature-oriented color hunt. Grab leaves, flowers, sticks, etc. to match up with the appropriate colored clothespin.
Summer Camp Ideas
Cornhole from amber-oliver.com: Cornhole is a terrific game for summer camp because it’s incredibly simple for kids to learn to play. You get points if it lands on the board or goes into the hole.
Football Toss from cherishedbliss.com: Kids can work on their aim with this fun football toss idea!
Shape Hopscotch from creativefamilyfun.net: Help toddlers and preschoolers learn their shapes with a happy game of hopscotch! Draw shapes on the sidewalk, toss a rock to see which one it lands on and call out the shape before hopping to it.
Friendship Bracelets from kidsactivitiesblog.com: This is a classic summer camp activity! You don’t need a loom or special tools to make all sorts of different friendship bracelets. You can make your own square loom using simple materials like cardboard, embroidery thread, and a crayon.
Summer Activities for Kids
Balloon Experiments with Candy from learnplayimagine. com: Try different types of candy with soda to see which type can inflate a balloon the fastest. You may be surprised at the results!
Water Cup Races from allfortheboys.com: Hold a contest to see who can push a cup to the finish line the fastest using only a water gun to propel it forward!
Squirt Gun Targets from allfortheboys.com: Speaking of water guns, you’ll need some targets to work on your aim!
Tie Dye Shirts with Water Guns from Sixth Bloom: Or how about using those water pistols to tie dye shirts instead? This is way more fun than the traditional tie-dye method!
Squirt Painting from firefliesandmudpies.com: You can also use water guns to paint on canvas. You’ll have a colorful piece of art that’ll look great on your wall in no time.
Bug Scavenger Hunt from messylittlemonster.com: Go out and explore the local area to see what sorts of interesting bugs you can find. Look for snails, butterflies, ladybugs, beetles, spiders, and more!
We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of creative summer camp activities. Pin it to come back when you’re ready to plan a summer of fun!
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25 Ideas for Fun Summer Camp Activities for Kids in 2022
Summer is that time of this year 2022 when everyone looks to escape from the mundane activities of life and indulge in some self-pampering. At the same time, it is a challenging period for the parents as the kids will be home all day and they need to be kept engaged else they will go lazy and spend most of their time playing PSP or watching television. Summer is, however, the perfect time for camping, especially for kids, as it is the time when most schools are on a break, and it is the best way of keeping them creatively engaged. The easiest way is the Summer Camps activities. With a lot of fun activities, the kids will be kept creatively engaged and away from mobiles.
These camps give individuals the opportunity to meet new people and make friends that they might not frequently acquaint themselves with. Therefore, summer camps are a time of great fun and enjoyment. The activities that are introduced at these camps are fun, interactive and educational at the same time. People learn how to work in teams and support each other in a task.
Listed below are the 25 best ideas for summer camp activities for kids that are fun, entertaining and interactive:
1. Outdoor Word Game For Kids:
This particular outdoor game is both fun and educational and is perfect for children. All you need to do is set up a sort of a scrabble game with huge letters that can be easily moved. These words will help spell out certain words. Teenagers would also love something like this as it gives them the opportunity to invest their time in learning new words that may come in handy in school.
2. Spray Painting :
To bring out the creativity in a person, an activity centred on spray painting is the perfect way to get those creative juices flowing. One of the easiest and best summer camp ideas is T-Shirt painting. All you need to do is provide plain white t-shirts and some cans of coloured spray paint and watch the magic happen. It will be quite surprising to see some of the whacky and original ideas that will flow from individuals. This will boost their creativity in them, and even you will be surprised by the beautiful outcome of it.
Read: Camping Advice for Beginners
3. Outdoor Twister:
One of the most popular games among the youth and children of our time and a great summer camp activity is Twister. A person will be in charge of monitoring the game and will call out colours which can be placed outdoors. Participants have the task of placing either their hands or legs on the same colour. A fun and exciting game that focuses on hand-eye coordination.
4. The Maze:
Are you looking for ideas for summer camp activities and games? Then here it is. One of the most fun games at a summer camp is the hallway maze game where a maze is constructed from either toilet paper or strings of paper. The chosen participant is then asked to make his way through the maze within a stipulated time frame without touching the paper. A competition is held between at least 3-5 individuals to decide a winner. This is one of the best and most entertaining summer camp ideas for kids and adults also.
5. The Minute To Win It Game:
This game involves the proper utilization of time. There are a lot of one-minute summer camp activities for kids. In one of such games, the participants are given a minute to balance either a cheerio or some other prop on a stick. The participant that manages to sustain it for a minute will win it all. This activity idea gives the best time to the whole summer camp.
6. Art And Craft :
Children always require fun activities to do. Therefore, to keep them preoccupied and also ensure that they remain productive, art and craft activities are a great way to keep them busy. From making pencil holders to cards, children can be creative when given some items to work with. This game is also useful for the child as a brain memory booster. This is one of the best summer camp activities for preschoolers that will bring out the hidden creativity from the kids and also make us aware of their potential and inclinations.
7. Hats From Paper Plates :
Pre-teens and teenagers can use their creativity to create fun hats from paper plates in the children’s summer camp. These adorable caps are quirky and creative. These types of ideas may lead to increase creativity levels in kids.
8. Kids Mini Olympics :
A fun way of keeping children excited is by organizing a mini Olympics at the children’s summer camp. These games will include running, cycling and even a relay race. These activities will keep children busy and will keep them preoccupied for a considerable amount of time and at the same time, increase their immunity and resistance power.
9. Parachute Games For Child:
The parachute game is always a hit among kids and teenagers and is a must summer camp activity for kids. A huge parachute is supported by a group of 5-6 children who then balance balls on it. This game helps in developing teamwork among the participants.
10. Chalk Twister :
Chalk twister can be said to be one of the best summer camp outdoor games for kids. It is pretty similar to the game already discussed before, outdoor twister. Children at a summer camp play this game pretty often, and it can be said to be one of the best games for both boys and girls, which can be played outside. All you will need is some chalk dust and make a surface with the help of that powdered chalk. There is nothing much to say about this game, as one can figure it out from the picture provided below. Chalk twist is a popular indoor game as well.
Lots of boys and girls prefer the chalk twister game over many other summer camp activities. The kids might get a little dirty. But they are having fun, and that’s all that matters.
11. Pool Noodle Javelin:
Pool needle javelin is one of the most harmless summer camp activities and is one of the most popular ones as well. It is practised quite often and can be said to be one of those activities which kids love doing. Generally, in this outdoor activity, one will have to throw a long balloon-like material through a ring which will be made of the same material as well. It is inexpensive and can be done almost anywhere. It is a quite popular weekend activity for kids as well.
12. Summer Camp Tug Of War For Kids:
Don’t confuse this with the intense version of this game, which is often done by adults as well. In this game, such a thick rope is not used, and it is generally a thin rope made of such a material which cannot harm the kids. Kids find the tug of war a pretty fun activity as well. Some kids find fun in physical activity, and this will be perfect for them and at the same time would maintain a safe distance between the kids, and this will prove to be less harmful and safer to the children who like to go physical. It is one of the best summer camp outdoor games for kids where kids are tested on their strength and strategy.
One should allow the kids to play tug of war more often to get them involved in a physical ability showoff.
Read: Fun Summer Camps for Children
13. Bicycle Games :
One of the most famous types of summer camp activities is bicycle games. Generally, most the summer camp for students offer this facility. If there are bicycles in your camp, then definitely allow your kids to make use of it. There is always room for friendly competition in this type of activity, and it can be said to be one of the best summer camp activities for kids.
14. Field Day :
Have a field day at your summer camp. It will turn out to be one of the best days you have ever experienced. One can easily have fun on a field day as there are so many things that can be done. The field day is one of the best summer camp activities for kids who prefer adventure more than indoor activities. It is safe, as it will be under the premises of the summer camp.
15. Vista Camps :
These are basically camping activities performed within the premises of the summer camps. One of the best features of these activities is that it includes more than one activity. There is -room to do a lot, and it can be said to be one of the best summer camp activities ever. Kids love getting involved in the vista camps, and this will be extremely beneficial for the parents as well. They can send them to their summer camp at their respective locations and sit back and relax, while they watch their kids grow and play. It is one of the best ways to spend your childhood days. Do send them to summer camps and take part in the numerous activities, if you’re planning to provide your kids with a healthy future.
16. Friendship Bracelets :
Making hand-made stuff is exciting for the kids. This activity is a really popular summer camp activity and is generally done by kids. It can be said to be a time-killer. Kids will be busy making new and innovative stuff out of literally nothing just by using their imagination. Friendship bracelets are a popular choice for the kids and can be said to be extremely enjoyable for the children and are thus one of the most famous summer camp indoor activities.
Kids have a simple mind, and a heart of gold with no worries and this is why they are filled with creative ideas. Making bracelets can prove to be a fun time for the kids, and they will have lots of fun making them. Another important fact is that when the kids are busy making these bracelets, the supervisors and the caretakers can take some time off and get some rest. Dealing and handling and managing kids can be hard for them and the trick to getting the kids involved with something they love and find joy in can be said to be a brilliant idea.
These bracelets can be made of almost anything and everything. The summer camp authority will provide them with the necessities, and the kids will be able to have a wonderful time making those things. Sometimes, what happens is that the supervisors arrange competitions (friendly competitions) to make the labour provided by the kids more active and this way they can lay a little more stress on their minds and create something extraordinary.
17. Stick Men :
This is a charming cute summer camp outdoor game for kids often played in summer camps. These are sticks, occupied by the tender tree branches and designing them as men. Colourful cloth material is used to beautify them, and hand-made artificial eyes are also attached to them to give them a lively look. This is done by both boys and girls. Children love the art of making new things, and this will be perfect for those who have a creative mind. It is a part of summer camp arts and crafts activities and the kid, who does it the best is always unique and rewarded with something. The competition is always friendly, though. The caretakers ensure the fact that the competition between the kids always remains healthy, and it is part of their job.
18. Leaf Crown :
This activity involves making crowns out of mere leaves. It is an extremely innovative idea, and a lot of kids love this. It can be said to be one of the best activities in the summer camp for girls. Who wouldn’t want to get involved in this game? Parents also allow their kids to get involved in this activity as it is harm-free, and the kids find fun performing it as well. This is one of the best activities for the kids who visit summer camps quite often.
19. Making a Compass :
These are basically magnetic compasses made by the kids. The necessaries for making it are provided by the caretakers, or the kids bring it from home. Only a few daily necessary things are needed to make the compass.
Making a compass can be said to be one of the most lovable activities for kids. They love making such innovative things with the help of the most simple supplies possible. These are the activities which make the kids grow mentally. They can make complete use of their mind and create stuff which the adults don’t even think about. This is basically what is so special about the kids. They know so much due to their open and free mind, which is full o innovative ideas. One of the best summer camp activities can be said to be making a compass. Making a compass is one of the best past times for the kids. It will work and will prove to be an effective and productive time-killer.
All you require is a bowl of water and some pins (sewing pins will do) or needles. You will also require a standard magnet and some other things such as foam, cork, and paper.
20. Nature Hike Project :
This is more of a scavenger field project. It depends on what you can salvage and make use of that to create an interactive bracelet. The kids will look for a lot of colourful stuff and generally these are not artificial materials. These will be more natural materials provided by mother nature. It is one of the best summer camp activities a kid can ever get involved in. These types of summer camp activities are generally performed in counties such as the USA and other similar places but not in India. Indian parents still show a conservative attitude and don’t let their well-grown and well-kept kids get involved in this activity as they think they might find something which in turn might be harmful to their kids only. That is the only reason why not many summer camp destinations are not available in India.
21. Bird-Feeder :
This is again something that kids will have to create. They can make this pretty easily with the help of daily household necessities. It is a pretty simple and fun activity, and the kids love it, as the majority find fun in creating and implementing new stuff. Later on, these are used to feed the birds as well, which means that the kids are making something which is useful, and they are taught to be sustainable.
For making the bird feeder, you will require some bird seeds, some flour, and water. Now you will have to mix them in this order – a handful of bird seeds along with 2tbsp of water and 2tbsp of flour as well. You will have to think as if you’re making a cookie. That is why a kid will have to put all these inside a cookie maker and mix it properly first. Squish it until it is solid and after it is done, try to make some round-shaped cookies from it. This is very exciting, and almost every kid out there will love it. Later on, these will be hung on the trees so that the birds can eat from them.
22. Crayon Rubbing Art :
Crayon rubbing art can be said to be one of the best summer camp activities ever. Kids love to paint with the help of their hands, and they are further provided with beautiful shades of crayons as well. The textures and designs that the kids make are wonderful. They also place some objects here and there to make the design look extremely attractive. Some kids are so creative that we get to learn new tricks from them. One of the best ways to get the kids involved with something interesting in hanging them with a bunch of crayons. Crayon painting is harmless, and all the kids can do it together with all their hearts as there will be no competition in this case. There should be a professional watch kept on the kids as some tend to taste and eat almost anything and everything they are handed.
23. Land Art :
These are arts made on the ground with the help of hand and mere innocent imagination. The kid would find it exciting to try something innovative with the help of artificial mud which has been arranged by the summer camp authority. Land art is a famous holiday and kinder garden activity for the kids also. There are many summer camps out there which promote land art as one of their prime features. This activity is so interesting and engaging that it tops the list of summer camp activities.
The kids often go for hats and boots designs. Sometimes, they make heart-shaped designs with the help of broken tree branches. This can be said to be one of the best time-pass tricks to get the kids involved. Wind chimes are also a popular land art activity.
24. Stick Art :
You can figure out from the name that these are mere sticks arranged to make something awesome. What the kids do is dream throughout the night, and the next morning they try to look for even better, they want to make it and make their dreams a reality. They don’t have any limitations and emotional barriers, and that is one of the reasons why some of the kids are so successful at what they do.
Read: Must Have Camping Accessories
25. Fence Art :
These are generally huge, and for these reasons, they are called giant fence arts. Whenever the parents take their kids outside for some outdoor fun, they allow them to take part in this activity. A lot of summer camps allow the children to practice this activity. With the help of this, they can explore the outside world pretty quickly.
Summer camp is the best way to keep the kids engaged and bring out the creativity in them when the schools are off. And if you have time and love to spend time with kids go ahead and organize some summer camp for kids considering all the summer camp activities ideas that we have provided here. It is the best way of developing the kids, along with some side income.
Frequently Asked Question and Answers:
1. Give a list of Summer Camp activities for kids.
Ans: Here is a list of some of the best summer camp activities for kids:
Making a solar oven
Creating a Mentos geyser
Learning density with rainbow jars
Erupting a backyard volcano
Launching Alka-Seltzer Rockets
Creating leaf rubbing collages
Painting rainbows with bubbles
DIY playdough
DIY paper kites
Get messy with balloon splatter painting
2.
Is there any summer camp for toddlers?
Ans: There are many academies that offer a summer camp for toddlers. They include activities such as tell me a story, show and tell, my neighbours and me etc. the trainer uses fingerplays, songs and movement activities to keep the toddlers engaged and interested.
3. What are fun things to do while camping?
Ans: Many summer camps stay in camps where kids stay in the camps. The following are some ideas for summer camp activities and games to be done at night:
Making shadow puppets
Playing flashlight tag
Playing dark room
Stargazing
Releasing sky lanterns
4. How to entertain kids while camping?
Ans: The following are some of the activities to entertain kids while camping:
Going for a nature walk
Cooking on bonfire
Watching animals
Tell stories by the fire
Playing board games
Make leaf prints
5.
Why is Summer Camp important?
Ans: Summer Camp is important as it enables the kids to become independent and boosts their self-confidence in them. It provides a structured opportunity for the kids to grow and learn new and unique things. Kids learn to make new friends and share things.
101 Summer Activities For Kids
Keeping your kids entertained all summer long can be a daunting task. That’s why our camp directors at Fitness by the Sea have compiled this useful guide of 101 summer activities for kids.
Rest assured, you don’t have to be at our Santa Monica kids camp or the Pacific Palisades to have a blast with these activities. These games, crafts, and projects are for kids everywhere!
Attention Parents: Located in Los Angeles, CA but can’t keep your child at home during the summer because of work? Find out more about our Los Angeles summer camp opportunities!
Without further ado, here’s our hand-picked list of summer activities for kids.
Have Some (Educational) Fun With Science Projects!
These educational activities for kids will allow your child to have a blast while learning some awesome new things!
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1. Make a Solar Oven
Teach your kids the ins-and-outs of solar energy with this fun, easy, and delicious project that uses the power of the sun to bake s’mores!
2. Create a Mentos Geyser in Your Backyard
For an exciting chemistry lesson, take your budding scientists into the back yard and build a mentos geyser.
3. Learn About Density With Rainbow Jars
Educate your kiddos on the concept of density by layering common household liquids like dish soap, honey, corn syrup, and olive oil to create these beautiful rainbow jars.
4. Erupt A Backyard Volcano
What better way to learn about the science of volcanoes than by creating your own!
5. Experiment With Rainbow Colored Flowers & Celery
Have some fun with food coloring while teaching your children about flowers and plants with this experiment. All you need is white flowers or celery stalks, food coloring, water, and a bit of patience.
6. Launch Alka-Seltzer Rockets
Introduce your kids to physics and space with the exciting outdoor experiment. To create these easy-to-make rockets you will only need a few supplies: a canister, alka seltzer, water, tape, and this adorable rocket template.
7. Teach Your Kids About Weather With a Tornado in a Jar
Entertain and educate your kids with this five-minute science project that only requires a tall jar, tap water, and dish soap. It doesn’t get easier than this!
8. Discover How Clouds Make Rain
This indoor experiment requires minimal supplies and is an easy way to teach kids about the science behind rain clouds!
9. Delve Into Chemistry with This Rock Candy Project
For an educational and delicious chemistry lesson, we love this rock candy experiment! You will need a few basic baking ingredients and some time to observe the formation of rock crystals.
10. Watch Water Walk
Learn about the many properties of water and paper towels with this fascinating experiment! Like many of the above projects, you will only need basic household supplies including tap water, mason jars, food coloring, and paper towels.
Get Creative with Arts & Crafts
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11. Create Leaf Rubbing Collages
Why not incorporate the outdoors into your arts and crafts by making a leaf rubbing collage?
12. Paint Rainbows with Bubbles
To create these bubble blower paintings, mix bubbles with food color of choice and then use bubble wands to blow the bubble mixture onto the paper of your choice for creative and beautiful designs that will delight your kids!
13. Get Messy With Some Splatter Painting
For a cheap, easy, and fun outdoor art project, you cannot go wrong with splatter painting!
14. Make Your Own Playdough
Your children will first get to entertain themselves as they prepare the playdough with this recipe. After making the playdough, they will have a fun craft to play with all afternoon.
15. Build DIY Paper Kites
Making your own DIY kites and taking them out to your favorite sunny spot on a breezy day is the perfect way to spend a summer day with your kids!
16. String Together Macaroni Rainbows
This is a great opportunity to let your kids explore their artistic side while creating a beautiful decoration they can show off to friends and family! You can learn all about creating these adorable macaroni rainbows here.
17. Cool Off With Frozen Paint Cubes
Creating beautiful art with frozen paint cubes is a wonderful way for your children to keep cool while they discover their inner artist!
18. Enjoy The Outdoors With Balloon Splatter Painting
To experiment with balloon splatter painting, fill small-sized balloons with brightly-colored (washable) paint and secure them to your canvas with thumbtacks. Then, have your children take a screwdriver and pop the balloons.
19. Sculpt Sunshine Filled Memories with Sunshine Clay
Perfect for the warm and sunny days of summer, this sunshine clay craft will allow you to utilize the hours of sunlight for a fun art project with your kids.
20. Get Beachy With A Sea Shell Sand Craft
Visiting the beach this summer? Be sure to collect plenty of shells so your kids can try out this fun seashell craft which uses colored sand to create beautiful mementos.
Want some more great crafts? Check out our 30 favorite summer crafts for kids, instructions included!
Check out some of the Creative Activities offered at our Day Camp in Los Angeles!
Explore Nature
Nature can be full of activities for kids. These activities are low cost and allow your child to explore outside!
21. Host A Nature Scavenger Hunt
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Keep your kids entertained for hours with a fun and educational outdoor scavenger hunt! Check out this free printable with ideas to help them explore and discover the world around them.
22. Make DIY Bird Feeders
This an easy way to help your children explore nature and learn about the bird populations in your area. All you need is a toilet paper roll, bird seed, peanut butter, and VOILA, you have bird feeders.
23. Identify Clouds
We love this cloud identifier project! This interactive project will help your kids enjoy the fresh air while learning all about the different types of cloud formations. Find a free cloud viewer printable, here!
24. Create An Outdoor Fairy Garden
Let your children explore nature and learn about gardening by building an adorable fairy garden in your backyard!
25. Find Your Inner Hippie With Nature Tie Dye Shirts
Your kids will love this creative tie dye project that allows them to explore their artistic side in nature and create a beautiful shirt they can show off later.
26. Go On A Backyard Bug Hunt
Teach your kids about the different types of bugs and get them out of the house with this easy checklist!
27.
Preserve Nature Discoveries with A Collage
Have your children collect their favorite flowers and foliage from your yard to create a lovely nature craft collage. This activity is the perfect combination of nature exploration and art!
28. Have Some Fun With Playdough Nature Prints
This is another artistic way to explore nature with your children! Simply have them collect items as they explore nature and save those memories by imprinting them in playdough!
29. Plant Grass Seed in Eggs for an Adorable Gardening Lesson
Help your kids discover their green thumb with this adorable gardening project. All you need is egg shells, dirt, and your seeds of choice!
30. Get Messy With Mud Paint
We love this fun and messy mud paint recipe that will keep your children entertained and out of the house all afternoon!
Cool Off with Outdoor Water Activities
Everything is more fun when you add water! Make sure you have your bathing suit on, because these activities for kids are bound to get you wet!
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31.
Make Water Balloon Piñatas
For an afternoon of fun, why not set up a clothesline with water balloon piñatas for your kids and their friends! It doesn’t get easier than this.
32. Create a DIY Waterslide
A cheap alternative to a day at the waterpark a water slide in your backyard! All you will need is a large tarp and a hose. 1
33. Start a Game of Water Jump Rope
Water jump rope is a super easy way to keep your kids entertained on a hot day!
34. Build a Pool Noodle Sprinkler
Feeling crafty? Try replicating this easy and affordable pool noodle sprinkler for hours of water fun on the cheap!
35. Make PVC Pipe Water Shooters
If your kids love to build and create, they will love this activity! It does require a few more supplies than the other activities listed here, but is a great interactive activity to keep your kiddos entertained.
36. Have a Water Balloon Toss
Repurpose milk jugs for an old-fashioned water balloon toss! This will keep your kids busy and cool even on the hottest summer days.
37. Create a DIY Dunk Bucket
This project is guaranteed to keep your family laughing all day long! For hours of memorable fun, learn how to build your own here.
38. Plan A Game of Water Balloon Baseball
We are big fans of this twist on the classic game! Get the whole neighborhood involved for an afternoon of water fun in the sun.
39. Get Creative With A Water Bottle Sprinkler
This interactive activity is perfect for kids that love to build and create. Even better, they can cool off with the finished product!
40. Make Your Own Water Balloon Parachutes
Your children will be amazed with these easy, yet magical, water balloon parachutes.
If your child loves the water, consider signing them up for camp with us at Fitness by the Sea to experience all of the water activities we offer every summer.
Stay Active With These Indoor Activities for Kids on Rainy Days
There’s fun to be had even on rainy days. Check out these cool activities that will help keep your kids entertained while inside.
41. Set Up A DIY Laser Maze
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Fans of action-packed films will love this DIY laser maze.
42. Plan A Game of Indoor Bowling
Who is up for a game of bowling that doesn’t involve a trip out of the house? Have hours of rainy day fun with this budget-friendly version.
43. Play Indoor Tape Games
We love all of these indoor tape games from What Mom’s Love! The possibilities are endless for long days stuck indoors with bored kiddos.
44. Have an Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Who says you have to be outdoors to have a fun scavenger hunt? Try a lego, puzzle piece or color chip hunt for hours of active fun on your next rainy day.
45. Get Playful with Balloon Tennis
Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean you can’t have a good game of tennis! We can’t wait to try out this indoor version with balloons and fly swatters!
46.
Make Your Own Circus Ring Toss
This activity is the perfect combination of crafty and active! First have you kids create this brightly colored ring toss, and when it dries, they can engage in circus fun all day long!
47. Build Your Own Indoor Golf Course
Bring your favorite game of mini golf indoors with this adorable DIY golf course. This is another game that provides double the entertainment as your kids get to construct it before they play!
48. Get Your Kids Moving With Paper Plate Skating
If you have an aspiring figure skater on your hands, they will love this simple indoor activity. All you need is paper plates or dryer sheets.
49. Start a Game of Laundry Basket Skee Ball
Bring this arcade favorite into your home for free with this fun tutorial. All you need is laundry baskets, balls, cardboard, and a little creativity!
50. Try Your Hand At Juggling
For some circus fun, why not let your kids try juggling! This is a great way to keep them active while also working on development of motor skills.
Even at our beach camp, we make sure our campers have just as many activities in the shade so they stay safe and have things to do on a rainy day- check out some of our fun shade ideas here.
Introduce Your Kids to Cooking
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51. Create Fruit Rainbow Pizzas
These colorful pizzas are both fun for kids to create and delicious to eat! Find full directions, here.
52. Make Ice Cream in a Bag
Your kids are going to be amazed by this easy and interactive ice cream in a bag recipe! All you need is a few basic ingredients – no fancy equipment required!
53. Practice Counting and Spelling with Pretzel Letters
This baking project is both an educational and delicious way to entertain your children with cooking! For a recipe and tips, check out this post.
54. Learn Your Numbers with Cookie Dominoes
Here is another educational cooking activity that we just can’t get enough of! Your kids will love learning how to count and bake with this fun recipe for cookie dominoes.
55. Whip Up Some Bread in a Bag
This activity serves up some pretty awesome bread alongside a lesson in chemistry! Learn how to set up the perfect bread in a bag activity, here.
56. Create One-of-a-Kind Pancake Art
Start the day off right with this playful pancake idea! Simply whip up some pancake batter, add food coloring, place the mixture into bottles, and get ready for some crazy looking breakfast food!
57. Try Your Hand at Bread Painting
The creator of this recipe describes it as “art you can eat.” What could be better! Check out her recipe for edible paint here.
58. Test Out a No-Bake Recipe
If you don’t trust your kids around a hot stove top, there are plenty of no bake recipes that can introduce them to cooking in a risk-free environment.
59. Create Adorable Fruit & Chocolate Lady Bugs
You and your children are going to have a blast with this cute (and healthy) recipe! The best part is… it only has three ingredients!
60.
Make Butter in a Jar
Give your kids a taste of pioneer life by letting them make their very own butter in a jar! In addition to getting a batch of butter, you can use this as an interactive history lesson.
Explore Fine Arts with Dance, Theater, Music, & Song!
61. Create Your Own Kazoos
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We love an activity that doubles as a craft, and this project does just that! Learn how to create your own here.
62. Set Up A Puppet Theater
Incorporate theater and song into your children’s play with this DIY puppet theater!
63. Do Some Drumming
Let your kids make some noise and learn a thing or two about music with these 20 activities to learn and play with drums.
64. Explore Creative Movement With Streamers
This is a great way to introduce your kids to the idea of dance and creative movement. To get started, check out these six ideas that we love!
65. Make a Story Telling Jar
A storytelling jar filled with prompts is a great way to get your kids to explore their theatrical interests. Ready to get started? Find a free printable, here!
66. Play with Water Xylophones
Teach your kids about science and music with this super fun water xylophone experiment! This project only requires a few ingredients and will provide your children with tons of entertainment.
67. Combine Dance & Art With Freeze Dance Painting
For this freeze dance painting activity, all you need is a large canvas, some paint, and a kid that loves to dance.
68. Learn About Rhythm With Basketball
We love this activity for teaching kids about rhythm with Rhythm Basketball! Learn more about this unique approach to musical theory here.
69. Teach Your Kids About Percussion with DIY Rainsticks
Keep your children busy all day long with this DIY rainstick project! It only takes a few supplies and will result in an instrument your kids can play with for weeks.
70. Play Charades
This fun and easy classic is a great way to introduce your children to improv theater! For a fun list of ideas, check out this list at Moms & Munchkins.
There are so many different Arts and Creative Activities at Fitness by the Sea, check out our activities for some more ideas!
Get Out of the House With These (Free) Field Trip Ideas
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71. Plan a Family Hike
Planning a family hike will give you kids something to look forward to all week long! To find fun trails near your city, check out this easy search tool from All Trails.
72. Take Your Kids on a Factory Tour
This is a great way to teach your kids about where the things they use come from! It is a great educational opportunity to open their eyes to the world around them.
73. Schedule a Fire Station Tour
What kid doesn’t want to meet a firefighter? In addition to being a fun outing for your kiddos, this is also a great opportunity to educate them about fire safety.
74. Volunteer in the Community
Helping the community as a family is an excellent way to teach your children about the value of community service. We love this list of ideas from Parents Magazine.
75. Visit Your Public Library
In addition to providing your kids with educational and fun reading, many public libraries also offer free activities for children. Find your local library here.
76. Pick Berries at a Local Farm
Visiting a local farm to pick berries, corn, or tomatoes is a wonderful way to teach your children about where their food comes from.
77. Plan a Trip to a Trash or Recycling Facility
This is another activity that will both entertain and educate your children. You can find some educational materials for your recycling center field trip at PBS.
78. Tour Your Local Post Office
Contact your local post office to see if they offer free tours! Your kids will love learning about how the mail delivery system works.
79. Visit a Museum
Research the museums in your area to find out which ones offer free admissions! Many museums admit children below a certain age in for free or have one day a week that is open to the public free of charge.
80. Plan a Picnic at Your Favorite Park
Have your kids help you plan and pack a picnic for you to enjoy in your park of choice! This is a free and easy way to get out of the house and enjoy some fresh air.
Quiet Indoor Activities for Kids to Wind Down
81. Make a Toddler Zen Tray
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This is a wonderful sensory activity to help toddlers wind down before nap time. Make your own with a tray, rice, and paint brushes!
82. Build a DIY Tent to Read In
Have you kids put together a DIY tent to relax and read in. If you are looking for tent ideas, we love this list for inspiration!
83. Try These Sponge Blocks
These easy-to-make sponge blocks are a quiet alternative to traditional building blocks.
84. Put Together “Busy Bags”
This is a great way to keep your kids occupied while you sleep in on a weekend or get some work done in the afternoon. Check out these 10 totally unique ideas from Powerful Mothering.
85. Create Quiet Time Boxes
Similarly, these quiet time boxes filled with coloring supplies, toy animals, and other supplies, are an excellent way to keep your toddler entertained when they just don’t want to take a nap!
86. Introduce Your Kids to Yoga
This is the perfect way to help your kids wind down after a long day of fun in the sun. Not sure where to start? Check out these 30 easy yoga poses for children.
87. Do Some Old-Fashioned Coloring
Coloring is an easy way to help kids fit in some quiet time in the midst of our always-on-the-go culture! For ideas, check out these free printable resources suggested by Inner Child Fun.
88. Enjoy a Puzzles & Pajamas Picnic
This is such a sweet way to help kids relax after a busy day! All you need is some puzzles, pajamas, and your kid’s favorite snacks.
89. Play the Quiet Game
If you are in need of some much-deserved relaxation, set you kids up with this fun twist on the quiet game! It will keep you kids entertained while you regain some much-needed sanity.
90. Set up Your Very Own Drive-In Theater
Your kids are going to love this one-of-a-kind movie viewing idea! The best part is, you can first focus on making DIY cars out of cardboard box and then sit back and relax while your children enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Have Friends Over For Some Classic Summer Games
Photo Credit: Urban Funny Farm
91. Play Capture the Flag
Remember this classic camp game from your youth? If you are rusty on the rules, check out this convenient overview.
92. Host a Friendly Game of Dodgeball
Another classic childhood game, dodgeball is certain to keep your children and their friends entertained and active for hours. You can review the official rules here.
93. Cool Off With Water Balloon Volleyball
A twist on one of our favorite games, water balloon volleyball follows similar rules. All you will need is towels, water balloons, and a net!
94. Test Out Some Relay Races
There are endless possibilities for creative and entertaining relay races. Some of our favorites are on this list.
95. Set Up A Backyard Obstacle Course
Your kids and their friends will love competing to see who can complete the obstacle course first! Need inspiration? Check out this guide from Simple Kids.
96. Host a Backyard Olympics
For an afternoon of epic summer fun, why not host a backyard competition for the neighborhood kids? We love these creative ideas for hosting your very own backyard Olympic games.
97. Introduce Your Kids to Classic Team Sports
An afternoon of outdoor fun with your kids and their friends is the perfect opportunity to introduce them to classic sports like baseball, volleyball, and soccer.
98. Teach Them Parachute Games
Remember parachute games from your childhood? It’s time to invest in your very own parachute so you can teach your kids and their friends what it’s all about. For ideas, check out these parachute games and activities for kids.
99. Start a Game of Tag
Who doesn’t love a good game of tag? For twists on the classic school yard game, check out this list from Ultimate Camp Resource.
100. Create A Mini Golf Course in Your Backyard
Instead of taking your kids and their friends to the local mini golf course, wow them with this adorable mini golf course!
101. Send Your Kid to Summer Camp!
According to the American Camp Association, there are many benefits of sending your kids to summer camp including the development of social skills, character building, and community living skills. If you are located in Southern California, we’d LOVE to have your children join our Fitness by the Sea family for some fun this summer! We have both a Pacific Palisades and a Santa Monica kids camp. Nothing beats summer camp when it comes to fun activities for kids!
References
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10 Wonderful Summer Camp Activities For Kids Of All Ages
Involve your child in fun and frolic to help them beat the heat and sweat.
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Summer is here, and your kids couldn’t be more excited. To start this summer vacation on a fun note, we have curated a list of summer camp activities for kids. These activities will keep your kids engaged for hours and away from gadgets. So this vacation, add some fun to their daily routine with these activities. Read on to find out what these activities are like and choose your favorite ones.
1. Nature Trail:
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You Will Need:
Items like pens, sunglasses, can, skipping rope, plastic cup and so on
Pencil
Pen
Paper
How To:
Plant the items mentioned above in the park.
You can hide it in the leaves or behind the trees or hang on the tree branches.
Write down the items on a sheet of paper and give a copy of it to your kid.
Now tell the kids to explore the trail and locate the items mentioned in the list.
Do not set any time limit, as you have to let them enjoy the beauty of nature as well.
2. Drive-In Movie:
Via Source
You Will Need:
A large box
Construction paper
Tape
A white cloth
Projector
How To:
Tell your kid to draw and cut out the wheels from the construction paper.
Wrap the box with the construction or wrapping paper.
Stick the wheels to the sides of the box.
Arrange the outdoor movie using a projector and white cloth and let kids have fun in the camp.
Do not forget to give them some popcorn and other snacks to munch while watching the movie. This is the simplest and most satisfying kids summer camp activities you must try in this vacation.
3. Measure The Tree:
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You Will Need:
Nothing
How To:
Make each kid stand near the tree and ask them to measure it.
To measure, tell the children to bend over and see the top of the tree.
If they cannot see the top, then tell them to move back until they can.
When they can see the top, they are as far away from the tree as its height.
The method used here is trigonometry. When we look at the top of the tree at 45-degree angle, then the height of the tree is same as the distance we are from the tree.
4. Egg Carton Fire Starter:
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You Will Need:
Cardboard egg carton
Candles
Sunflower seeds, twigs, lint, and leaves or shredded paper
Cookie sheet
An old pan
How To:
Tell your kid to cut off the lid of the egg carton and place on the cookie sheet.
Fill each space of the egg carton with Sunflower seeds, lint, twigs, and leaves or shredded paper. Lint would be the best as it catches fire easily.
Put the candles in a pan, ensuring that only the wax and wick goes in.
Place the saucepan on the stove to melt the wax.
Pour the hot wax on each section of the egg carton. Make sure the wax gets into the sides of the egg carton. Leave it to cool and harden.
To use the carton to start a fire, place it underneath a wooden pile and light the bottom of the egg carton.
5. Stump:
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You Will Need:
Rope
Crates
How To:
Place the crate 6 to 12 feet apart on the ground.
Make each player stand on the crate.
The players have to relax or pull a rope, trying to force the opponent step down her crate.
6. Earthball:
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You Will Need:
Balloon or beach ball
How To:
The activity requires kids to keep the balloon or beach ball in the air without letting it touch the ground. No child can touch the ball twice.
Tell the kids to set a goal for the number of hits. After meeting their first goal, kids can increase the target and see how much they can accomplish.
If the children are struggling, give them time to review their strategy and create a plan for the next round.
7. Make A Tree Guide:
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You Will Need:
• Scrapbook • Pen • Tape
How To:
This summer camp activity for kids will help them to learn and to identify the trees by their seeds, leaves, bark and shape.
Walk around the camp with your kid and collect leaves and seeds from the trees. Make your kid rub the bark properly. Tape the leaves on each page of the scrapbook.
Now ask your kid these questions:
What is the shape of the tree?
Does the tree have nuts, fruits or flowers?
How did the bark feel like?
Does any creature use the trees for shelter or food?
When you are back home, use the tree identification guide to help your kid identify the trees he found in the camp. Tell him to label the pages with the proper names.
8. Sun Upcycled Crayons:
Via Source
You Will Need:
Plastic cups
Plastic cling film
Crayons
Aluminum foil
How To:
Cut off the top of the plastic cup and put pieces of crayons in it.
Place the cups on the aluminum foil and cover with a plastic cling film.
Place the crayons in the sunniest area of the camp and leave it for the day.
Kids will see that the crayons have melted.
9. Make Campfire Scones:
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You Will Need:
Fruits like bananas, berries, and strawberries
Mini marshmallows
Chocolate chips
Waffle ice cream cone
Tin foil
How To:
Chop the fruits into tiny bits.
Then combine with the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips and mix well.
Add the mixture to the waffle cones and wrap with the tin foil.
Set the barbecue grill.
When the coals turned gray, place the cones over the grill. The yummy Fruit and S’mores cones will be ready in 5 to 7 minutes. This is such a fun summer camp activities for kids to enjoy their vacation.
10. Play Chalk Twister:
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You Will Need:
Colorful chalks
Dice
How To:
Tell the kids to color make large circles on the ground or driveway.
Position the kids on the opposite ends of the ‘self-made twister mat’.
Roll the dice to find out what color the kids need to move to next.
The kid who manages to bend himself into a ridiculous shape will be the winner.
1. Why do parents send their children to summer camp?
A summer camp is a supervised program where children live and work in a community-like setup for a few days to weeks. The idea of summer camp is to expose children to different environments and situations that can help them learn essential life skills, such as positive conflict management and self-reliance.
2. What are the advantages & disadvantages of summer camps?
Advantages Summer camps make children indulge in activities that help them learn new social and interpersonal skills, such as teamwork and problem-solving, which makes them more responsible and self-sufficient. They spend quality time with children of similar age, have fun, and make new friends, boosting their self-esteem and confidence.
Disadvantages If a child doesn’t adjust to a summer camp well, they may feel lonely. An ill-planned summer camp with issues such as the unavailability of essentials such as clean drinking water, can make children uncomfortable and stressed. Children may hurt themselves while doing adventurous activities. Above all, there’s a risk that they may fall under bad influence and learn unacceptable behavior.
If you are organizing a summer camp-style outing for your children, these exciting summer camp activities for kids can help you make it a memorable one! From nature trails to making campfire scones, these entertaining activities can help your children stay engaged. Besides, they will let you spend quality fun time with your children. So read through these ideas and pick the ones your children will enjoy the most. Click pictures and make videos to capture memories that you and your child can cherish together later.
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Sports game Call of the Jungle for work in summer camps or playgrounds
The scenario of a sports event is intended for teachers, organizers, educators, to work in summer camps or playgrounds. Two teams take part in the game – “predators” and “herbivores”. Herbivores play in yellow T-shirts, on which images of animals: “elephant”, “panda”, “koala”, “monkey”. Predators play in red jerseys. Animals: crocodile, lion, panther, leopard. The winners get a banana or a bone. The game uses riddles, poems.
Hall decoration: “Call of the Jungle” sign, animal toys, flowers, sun, balloons.
During the classes.
Host: Hello, dear guys, dear guests and spectators! You are in the jungle today. Who lives in the jungle? That’s right, there live animals predators and herbivores. So we will have four teams: one team is predators, and the second is herbivores. Our entertainment is considered open! I announce the rules of the competition: for each victory in the relay races, the team receives one predator – bones, and herbivores – a banana
One team is called “Predators”, the other “Herbivores”.
The Predators team consists of the following representatives of the fauna: lynx, lion, marten, wolf, tiger, jaguar, leopard, hyena, crocodile, panther.
The Herbivore team includes: buffalo, antelope, elephant, rhinoceros, gazelle, zebra, giraffe, camel, kangaroo, koala.
Each participant of both teams has a plate with the name and image (drawing) of the animal he plays on his chest. For each competition, the team receives the corresponding points. At the same time, for “Predators” one point corresponds to one bone, for “Herbivores” – one banana. For this, 30 copies of bones and bananas were prepared (they were made of cardboard). At the beginning of the competition, the host of the game introduces all the members of the teams.
Host: And now we begin our competition.
Host:
We invite guests from all yards.
The more the merrier.
What happened to us here?
You will find out now:
Pine turned into a liana
And called us to the jungle.
There is a crocodile here, oddly enough,
Got a kangaroo, got a monkey0003
There are many other animals here.
In general, we are called to the jungle!
So, teams are created, roles are distributed.
So let’s start our competition. All together: Jungle … (name).
1.competition: “In the grass.”
Oh, our work is difficult:
Animals are hunted,
No matter how we miscalculate,
Escape from the hunters.
The teams are lined up one by one behind the start line.
You must run a snake between the pins, come back.
On a signal, the first child runs on his toes with a snake between the pins, runs around the landmark, returns to his team, passes the baton to another player. The rest of the players do the same. The winner is the team that completes the task faster and more correctly.
2. COMPETITION “WOUNDED BEAST”
Ah, what a disaster!
The poor beast sits and cries.
The paw was wounded by a forest beast –
You have to jump on one.
Relay race with jumps on one leg.
3.Competition. “Kapkan” Relay with hoop
Oh, what a flaw we have
A terrible beast fell into a trap
How could this happen
Gotta get free
Relay with a hoop. First, the first member of the team runs, then another member climbs into the hoop, and two of them run. This continues until the entire team is in the hoop. If the team does not fit inside the hoop, then the rest of the participants hold on to its edges. The winning team gets four points, the losing team gets two.
4.Competition. “Jumping over bumps”
In a straight line, bumps (10 – 15 pieces) are laid out in front of each team. The hummocks are made of pieces of plywood or thick cardboard, 30 by 30 cm in size. The hummocks are located at different distances from each other (the maximum distance between the hummocks is 1 meter). Team members, on a signal, begin to jump from “bump” to “bump”, without touching the ground. Back the participant runs in a simple way and passes the baton to the next participant. The winning team gets five points, the losing team gets three. If, in the process of moving over bumps, the team touches the ground three times (the participant jumps past the bump), it is penalized by one point.
Game with spectators
Team Predators.
Visited something often, green to us … (crocodile)
Having fun like a child, our perky redhead… (lion cub)
Ready for sports games, severe saber-toothed … (tiger)
Somewhere hiding in the woods, very cunning … (fox)
Came to visit, began to roar, intemperate … (bear)
Team “Herbivores”
A huge wardrobe has outgrown, wonderful … (giraffe)
He came to us today – big and strong, kind (elephant)
Here from the jungle in the morning, galloped . .. (kangaroo)
In the desert, he loves hard work, our hardy … (camel)
Who always wears a vest? Visiting (zebra) comes to us!
COMPETITION “MYSTERIES”
I swam in a puddle, remained dry (goose)
Near the spring, the house was built from needles (anthill)
Like an arrow flies, midges eats (swallow)
In the morning he sings loudly, he invites everyone to the field (lark)
Each of you here knows the record holder in the style of “breaststroke” (frog)
A mouse is not a mouse, I live in a field, I breathe in the wild (hamster)
Fan Contest Interesting questions.
1. Which of the animals has the surname Toptygin? (Bear)
2. Who is considered the king of beasts? (lion)
3. What animal helps to cross the road? (zebra)
4. Who is most often “hammered” in dominoes? (goat)
5. Who is called Patrikeevna by patronymic? (fox)
6. What is the name of the smallest horse? (pony)
7. What animal gave the name to a short men’s hairstyle? (hedgehog)
8. Who is jokingly called oblique? (hare)
9. What animal, if there were a competition for professions, would be recognized as the best lumberjack? (beaver)
10. Who used his tail instead of a fishing rod? (wolf)
5. PURSUIT COMPETITION
The game, of course, runs away.
Her hunter catches up.
Who will win here?
The fastest will be ahead!
Skipping Rope Competition. In turn, they run to the end of the hall, returns and passes the rope to the next,
6. COMPETITION of captains “FLOATING PRODUCTION”
Prey swims in the river,
And it needs to be in hand.
It is necessary to become dexterous, courageous,
Get it from the river.
Apples float in a clean bowl of water. You need to get the “prey” with your teeth.
7. COMPETITION “WALK THROUGH THE VINES” Contest with a rope
In the jungle, even the layman knows, there are thickets of lianas everywhere.
so gather your courage, make your way through the vines Pull the rope
8. COMPETITION “FOREST SWAMP”
Guys, imagine that we are in a tropical forest. Palm trees grow around us, bamboo rustles, monkeys jump through the trees, the voices of unknown birds are heard. And we, with a team of “predators” and “herbivores”, after long wanderings, came to the swamp. The swamp is a place where every wrong step can cost a life. Now let’s see who – predators or herbivores, will successfully overcome this ill-fated place.
(pins are arranged in a chain, children are blindfolded with scarves)
9. COMPETITION “SNAKE”
There are many snakes in the jungle, including very poisonous cobras, which can be up to five and a half meters long. Cobras are distinguished by the fact that, in case of danger, they raise the front of the body, expand the neck and spread several pairs of ribs, as a result of which a so-called hood is formed. And our last competition is called “Snake”. For this competition, teams must stand in height. Ahead – the highest. Now put your left hand between your legs. Behind him, let him take your hand with his right hand. The rest of the participants continue this chain in the same way. Each team, at my signal, begins its movement. Those who reach the finish line the fastest will win. So line up. We started.
10. Creative competition. Imagine an animal.
Summarizing. So our game is over.
We didn’t miss you today,
And they enjoyed playing.
And let the struggle be sharp,
Stronger competition.
Success was not decided by fate,
But only our knowledge.
Author: Palamarchuk Irina Dmitrievna
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Fantazer show station game for students in grades 5-7 Island Journey sports and game program at a daytime summer health camp
Squad Activities at Camp for Children
Portal for educators and parents
Sometimes being in the camp scares the child, because he finds himself in an unfamiliar environment, away from friends and family. A school day camp is a good alternative for children and their parents who would like to try this type of holiday, but for some reason are not yet ready to stay overnight.
Content:
Fun games
Interesting outdoor activities
Creative Activities
Day camps give children the opportunity to engage in various activities, socialize with peers, explore the world around them and explore the natural world.
Competitions and games will help develop children’s communication skills, instill a sense of camaraderie, develop team spirit and will be a good intellectual, creative or sports workout.
To entertain children in such a way that they have fun is not an easy task for teachers, so you should carefully consider and diversify squad activities as much as possible. Engage kids in wilderness survival training, self-discovery, orienteering, dancing, horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, hiking, and of course, mindfulness and outdoor play.
In order for the kids to have a great time, you can invent your own fun, as well as try some of the most popular camp games that have become “classics”. Experiment by organizing all sorts of camp-wide and intra-squad events in the camp, whether it’s a creative competition or a survival course in emergency situations, the main thing is that the children should be interested and have fun.
Fun games
An interesting event for the Water Attack camp can become an active and exciting competition in hot weather for a group of four people.
Draw a start and finish line at a distance of 15-20 meters – this is the optimal distance for children aged 7 to 10 years. You can make the lines further or closer apart, depending on the age of the participants. There must be enough obstacles between the lines, such as trees, wooden barriers, and the like, for runners to hide behind. A single 3 to 5 meter hurdle is ideal for elementary school children.
Choose two participants – they will be “bombers”. One will stand three meters from the finish line, and the other – about one and a half meters from it closer to the middle and to the right. Give them some washcloths and buckets of water.
The purpose of the runners: to overcome the distance from start to finish, hiding behind obstacles, so as not to get wet under the targeted fire of the “bombers”. The “bomber” in the middle can only attack when the runner has passed the middle, and the “bomber” at the finish line can only attack in his “zone”. The player who reaches the finish line dry wins.
Pass the parcel
This activity in the camp can be used as a game to get to know and unite children. The optimal number of participants is three or more people.
Prepare a prize to share, or put a prize for everyone in a paper bag. Candies or small things like camp logo badges work well.
On the outside of the bag, write with a marker something like:
“share what’s inside with someone else after you’ve crowed like a rooster for thirty seconds. ”
Put this bag with other bags with other funny tasks written on the outside, such as “buzz the alphabet like a bee”. Make many bags with different tasks written on them and put all the bags in a big bag.
All day camp participants sit in a circle close to each other, and while the music is playing, each in turn passes the bag to his neighbor on the right. When the music is interrupted, the participant who has the bag left in his hands takes the bag out of it and reads the task aloud. Then the player stands in the center of the circle, calls his name and performs the action specified in the task. The music plays again when the participant completes the task and returns to their seat.
The game continues until everyone up to the last task has been completed. Then the winner is determined and the main prize is given.
Artist, model and clay
This is another fun camp game for elementary school kids and up that develops observation skills.
Divide the children into teams of three. Assign roles, each group should have:
“artist”,
“model”,
“clay”.
The “artist” is blindfolded while the “model” poses as a funny statue. The “artist”, without seeing her, must make a statue out of the “clay” participant, very similar to the “model”, moving the arms, legs and head of the “clay”. When the “artist” finishes the work, the blindfold is removed from his eyes. The team with the most similar model receives a small prize and leaves the game. The competition continues until each group has been awarded prizes.
Alien Invasion
Summer camp group activities are the most used. “Alien Invasion” is a competitive game for a large group of children divided into several teams.
The main storyline is that all the children have been captured by the aliens and they will be released if they can drop the alien eggs on the surface of Mars without breaking them. The aliens took speech or hearing from some children and paralyzed others. Divide each team into three groups.
One group of children cannot speak or help protect the eggs, but they can communicate their suggestions with body language.
The other group cannot move but can express their thoughts aloud.
The third group on each team will be blindfolded, but they can talk, move and protect the egg.
In order to play the game, each team must complete the tasks that you provide to protect the egg from being destroyed when it falls (these can be written on a piece of paper given to players who cannot speak, but can use gestures). After 30 minutes of play, all teams drop the protected eggs onto the ladder or onto the roof.
Allow time at the end for the children to discuss what they have learned, identify and reward the most cohesive and friendly team.
Interesting events in nature
“Hunt for Nature”
Search games in the camp are especially popular with children, one of them is “Hunting in nature”. Encourage children to explore wildlife and pay attention to what they see and feel in the environment. Create criteria for the items they will need to find to get the kids interested in exploring aspects of the natural world.
Include in descriptions adjectives such as beautiful, smooth, gritty, and scary, as well as:
animal tracks,
three kinds of leaves,
something that can be felt but not seen,
something with a strong smell,
a good place to hide,
something old,
elements of a certain color,
shells,
mushrooms,
clover,
seeds,
other items corresponding to the wild territory that you plan to explore during the “nature hunt”.
Print out a “nature hunt” list for each team or child.
Use digital or cell phone cameras to take pictures of items instead of collecting them. Ask the children to share photos from the next day or at the end of the nature hunt.
Walk and hour in nature
Take campers on a three to four hour picnic in the park or forest for a walk and a quiet hour alone with nature.
Take a few minutes before the walk begins to discuss the importance of maintaining silence throughout the activity, explaining that the children will have an opportunity to discuss what they have seen at the end.
Choose this route to walk for about an hour to a place suitable for an hour alone with nature. Try to make your route pass through a clearing, meadow, valley, hill or lake.
When you arrive at your destination, instruct the children to find a suitable place to be alone and contemplate the natural world for an hour. After the hour has passed, get together and discuss the experience before heading back.
Don’t forget to bring water, food and a first aid kit with you on this trip.
Outdoor adventure
Spend a day teaching kids how to survive in the wild. This will help day camp participants learn useful skills in a relaxed and safe environment.
Start with first aid lessons, show how to clean a wound and apply a bandage, give basic knowledge of a first aid kit. Next, teach the children how to use a map and compass, and how to make a fire. Tell us how to set up a camp in natural conditions, how to set up a tent.
A good end to the day will be conversations or songs around the campfire.
Creative events
Public speaking stimulates children’s creativity and self-esteem. Many squad activities in the camp can be based on the performances of the children themselves.
Help an introverted child open up by starting the morning with a class in the performing arts. It can be singing, dancing, acting, and any other similar activity.
A creative competition can become a large-scale culmination of a successful season. Day camp participants will be required to perform on stage in front of parents, counselors and other children.
Participation in an art competition will help your child understand the importance of practice, planning, organization and many other skills and qualities.
T-shirt design
Add some fashion to your day camp routine. Invite all the children so that everyone can create a T-shirt that expresses their personality or favorite activity. Order as many white t-shirts as you need for all campers.
Get enough art supplies: glue, felt-tip pens, glitter, ribbons, and other decorations.
Free up the rest of the day from organized activities: let the children have time to write each other’s wishes on T-shirts. So, the T-shirt will become a memory of the time spent at the summer camp, as well as new friends.
This camp event is a great way to end your shift.
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Leisure in the children’s camp Orlyonok, the main camp activities for children’s recreation in the camp
In each shift, a lot of activities are held on various topics.
Main themes / shift events
Festival of the Peoples of the World,
Video Clip Competition,
Representation of Squads,
Minute of fame / Talented Russia,
Dancefloor Star,
Asphalt Drawing Competition,
Sympathy Day,
Fair,
Tourist relay,
Miss Camp,
Adventure Night.
How the evening activities go
The evening activities at the camp alternate with movies on the big screen and everyone’s favorite discos.
Evening performances are organized on the stage from each group, in which all interested children participate. In a five-minute production from each squad, counselors and children convey the idea to the viewer through dance, song, acting.
For all performances, outfits are taken from the rich dressing room, where EVERYTHING can be found:
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folk sundresses,
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ball gowns,
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animal costumes,
– suits
fairy tale characters
– much more
.
If necessary, performances are accompanied by a pre-recorded soundtrack.
Concerts are illuminated by theatrical spotlights and filmed on video and photos, and later posted on the official Vkontakte and Instagram groups.
Daily activities
During the day, in addition to constantly working circles, sports games are held – volleyball, football, mini football, table tennis, archery, arm wrestling, relay races and other competitions.
Quests or “errands” are organized for children – themed games with stages located throughout the camp:
Merry Express,
Alice in Wonderland,
Sea battle,
Sausage cuts,
Land grab,
Yard games,
Stolen afternoon snack, etc.
Miss Camp
“Miss Camp” is one of the most
favorite activities of children and counselors in the children’s camp Orlyonok. This show,
which everyone will remember for a lifetime. Each female contestant has
a chance to get the title and crown of “Miss camp” for a whole year. Preparing for
competition is an important component of the success of the event.
Each contestant is assisted by counselors, group leaders and
a large number of friends.
Dresses are sewn, inventions
avant-garde costume, song chosen, dance support, writing
speech, a worthy gentleman is chosen. The girls are rehearsing with the choreographer
consult with a dresser, a vocal teacher. And that’s when everything
preparations in the children’s camp are completed, the queens of the evening are accompanied by loud
applause of the fans gracefully step on a specially equipped podium
with spotlights, a beautifully designed stage smiling at the invitee to the camp
professional jury … At this moment, everyone sees in a teenage girl
charming young lady, which is very important for young
lady.
More information about the beauty contest in the camp.
Day of Russian Culture
you at least once
cheerful guys and girls dressed in Russians woke up to the button accordion and children’s laughter
folk costumes dancing and playing on all kinds of musical
tools such as rattles, spoons, whistles? Not? Then you don’t know
what is it like to wake up in a great mood in the children’s camp Eaglet! BUT
if we add to all this: a fun fair with a variety of
competitions, pancakes with condensed milk and jam, a lot of goodies, jumping into
bouncy castle (trampoline), horseback riding, Russian folk
games.
Plus a wonderful costumed Russian
a fairy tale in which children and camp leaders take part. And in
the end of the festive disco! It’s hard to believe, but it’s all happening
in one day, on a Russian day, which holds a children’s camp
Eaglet!
More about the RUSSIAN day in Orlyonok
Night
it’s unfair when you are full of energy and want to walk, jump and
have fun all night long, but at the children’s camp sounds “lights out”. Which
happiness that there is a Night!
Time for romantic night, beauty
starfall, the freshness of the wind and the secrets of the pink dawn. Camp Eaglet
falls asleep, and the detachment, dressed warmly and taking everything necessary,
departs into the night. Bonfire, charcoal-baked potatoes, bread, fried
on fire, guitar songs, horseback riding, scary stories and,
finally, meeting the dawn…
Tourist
relay race
In the midst of an ordinary sunny day in a children’s
Camp Eaglet suddenly sounds an alarm. What’s this? Fire? spontaneous
disaster? War? Not! This is a tour! Everyone runs to the line, goes
squad roll call, counting the number of children and the tour relay starts! BUT
this means that the team from each detachment of the camp is put on serious
battle of the most enduring, fast and dexterous.
Spectators with
happy to support their own, and the participants try not to hit
dirt face overcoming an obstacle course: run on a log,
climb over a rope ladder, crawl in a plastunsky manner without hitting
low net, fly over a hole on a bungee, overcome a crossing,
climb over the wall, jump over the bumps. But that’s not all,
it is important for real heroes to complete responsible tasks:
tent for a while, kindle a fire, move the “wounded”, collect
machine.
On the day when Orlyonok children’s camp
a tourist relay race is held, dinner is prepared at the field army
kitchen. After the competition, children dine with appetite, specially
wood-fired. It creates a travel atmosphere. And at the end
this unusual day in the children’s camp Orlyonok there is a disco, on
which are awarded to the winners!
You can see last year’s relay in the video gallery of the camp.
Night
adventure
Mysterious events always attract
of people. Adventure Night at the Orlyonok children’s camp is a test trail in
dark time of the day with scary stories and characters for elders
children and fairy tale characters for younger children. On the way you may meet
big wild beasts, souls of pioneers, monsters, skeletons, zombies, crosses,
ghosts, headless horseman….
After walking the path, each
can get rid of his fears by “throwing” them into the cherished fire at the end
way, become bolder and more self-confident, pull out a prediction on
the near future of the organ grinder. Children’s Adventure Night ends
camp with a magical salute to commemorate
of good.
More about night adventures in the camp
Merry
express train
Fun relay race for the entire children’s camp
serves as a good start to every shift. The rules are simple, children’s group
moves to the music, holding hands from station to station,
perform tasks and answer questions. Already here the guys are becoming
more united, friendly and proactive. After passing each station, the detachment
receives points based on the results of the calculation of which it is revealed
winning squad.
Fair
Participating in
competitions and creative tasks, children earn “rubles” of children’s
Camp Eaglet. Making money is fun, but how to spend it? Here
you need a smart head and a competent financial calculation, because you can order
song, ride a horse, buy sweets, souvenirs,
toys.
Sympathy Day
This day in
the children’s camp Eaglet is waiting for everyone, both boys and girls, both small and
large. On this day, there are many options for confessing love,
express your sympathy, send congratulations. You can get and
send a valentine through the angel postal service with confessions and
congratulations. You can call the local phone on the radio broadcast
children’s camp and order a song, say hello,
congratulation.
Very nice to hear your voice in
radio broadcast throughout the camp. In addition, you can send SMS from your
mobile phone, which are displayed in real time on
screen of TV sets in each case. During all this
time, both children and adults can come to the video room and record their
congratulations. In the evening before the movie, the entire children’s camp Orlyonok
going to a film screening before which everyone is looking forward to the video
hello on the big screen
club.
Festival of the Peoples of the World
Do you think it is impossible to visit 14 countries of the world in one day? Everything is possible in Orlyonka! The children will learn about each country represented on the stage, its geographical location, symbols, customs, get acquainted with the traditional costumes of this country, its dances and songs. And it may also be that very important people of these countries will appear on the stage, for example, presidents, great artists, athletes, for example, the football player Ronaldinho – very cheerfully parodied by the guys.
On this day, we do not forget about Russian traditions either, the counselors always represent Russia, using ancient Russian customs in their performances.
Camp birthday
Unfortunately, the birthday is only once a year. This is exactly what the guys say about their birthday and about Eaglet’s birthday. This holiday is so large-scale and colorful that at the end of the day it becomes sad that the day is over. From the very morning, a festive mood is created when dressed up counselors with songs and jokes pass through the buildings and wake up all the children, congratulating them on the holiday!
Important guests and delegations from other camps arrive, and the Orlyata guys meet them and show mugs, conduct a tour of the camp. Of course, all those who have gathered are waiting for a festive concert, striking in its scope! After all, for a limited time on stage, you need to show everything that happens in our dear and beloved camp, show its history, its customs and achievements.
Guys from all groups very reverently and responsibly take part in this holiday. On this day, the camp treats everyone with different yummy things – popcorn, cotton candy and festive breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Well, in the evening, of course, magical fireworks and loud cries of “Happy Birthday, Eaglet !!!”
Golden Microphone
Talented Russia
This event is for all the talents of our camp. If you read poetry in such a way that everyone falls silent, sing songs in such a way that you want to sing along, dance in such a way that it takes your breath away, play a musical instrument in such a way that others want to go to music school, or maybe you can do all this at the same time and much more – “Talented Russia” for you!
A huge number of guys go through several qualifying rounds and as a result, getting into the finals, the best of the best come on stage! But all the guys in the detachment help to make their performance bright! Therefore, if you decide to go to Orlyonok, be sure to determine the repertoire for yourself and immediately start rehearsals!
Here we are
It’s time for the first acquaintance between the squads. After all, the camp does not yet know what names the detachments have chosen and under what mottos they will now live. It is at this event that a cheerful, creative, friendly mood is set for the whole shift. For some of the guys, this is the very first appearance on the stage of the camp, and for some, even the very first performance in their life, so there is always a festive excitement.
This event is held at the beginning of each shift and is the first joint performance of the entire squad, which undoubtedly unites the guys in a strong creative union!
Solemn line
Solemn line is held at the beginning and at the end of the shift. At the opening of the shift, the camp administration introduces the children to teachers, camp circle leaders, reports the action plan. The flag is solemnly raised to the anthem of Russia.
The shift is closed on the day of departure. All children and employees gather on the line to take stock and reward the most active, creative and athletic children. The flag of Russia is lowered, but in a few days the guys of the next shift will raise it again.
Concert
counselors
The shift is coming to an end … And everyone brings
the results of unforgettable days of rest in the children’s camp Orlyonok. Thanks
friends, camp, their counselors. And the counselors sadly say goodbye to the children,
become family to them. All your skills and talents come in handy on
concert of counselors, in order to express their emotions and feelings for
last shift in the children’s camp. Counselors read poetry, show
skits, dancing, playing musical instruments. There’s a place here
lyrics, humor, burst of energy. And finally, a farewell song … And here
wiping tears, we all understand that the change was not
in vain…
Stolen
afternoon snack
Show your directorial and
creativity older children can in the preparation
activities “Stolen afternoon tea” for the little ones. The kids come to
afternoon snack in the camp canteen, and then a bunch of pirates, stealing before their eyes
their legitimate sweets.
Children appear to help children
good fairy tale characters, whether it be Puss in Boots, Malvina, Thumbelina, Fairy
who lead them in the footsteps of the pirates, stopping for clues at
Grandmothers Ezhka, The Devil, Koshchei, Robin Hood, Humanoids, Space Aliens
and other heroes. Scenarios are always different, characters and tasks
respectively too. Emotions are overflowing, as a result, the entire children’s
the camp always remains satisfied: the younger guys found their afternoon snack, and
the elders are glad that they were not torn apart by hungry kids.
Rope course
Very
important for a good holiday in the children’s camp, is a close-knit,
a friendly team that builds its relationships on the principles of respect,
mutual aid and support. It is to develop these qualities that
“Rope course”.
As a result of overcoming difficult
stages where each person is necessary, important and valuable, begins
to form a responsible position towards each other and the team.
The exercises are structured in such a way as to involve both active and
insignificantly showing themselves members of the children’s team, as a result
that each member of the group and the group as a whole participate in achieving
set goals.
As a result, the squad becomes
cohesive, a friendly atmosphere is formed, skills are developed
mutual assistance, communication barriers are overcome, leaders are identified. Such
event children’s camp Eaglet holds every shift for teams
middle and older ages.
Video Clip Contest
You can discover the abilities of a clip maker, a profession that is very fashionable today, if you participate in the “Video Clip Contest” event. It is here that the guys will have to direct a video for any musical hit and play it right on stage.
As a result, the whole camp will witness a new creation in the field of show business. Believe me, the clips created in our camp often turn out to be brighter, more fun and more ideological than those that are shown on television.
Day of “Memory of the Fallen”
Competition of drawings on asphalt
Who else but children can make the world brighter, kinder and lighter? In our camp, even the gray asphalt paths become colorful when the asphalt drawing competition takes place.
Most often, children paint asphalt on a given topic, for example, “Let there always be sunshine”, “April Fool’s Day” and others. The guys all team come up with an idea and embody it. Walking around the camp, you understand that talented, kind and friendly children rest in Orlyonok.
New Year’s fairy tale
Each of us, whether he is a child or an adult,
waiting for New Year’s fairy tale with a happy ending. In our children’s
camp in the winter shift a fairy tale becomes a reality. small and
adults become fairy-tale characters. Bright costumes, interesting
plots, humor and mysticism – immerses everyone in a festive atmosphere and
impressions just a few hours before the New
of the year.
Our fairy tale cannot do without Santa Claus and
Snow Maiden with a magic bag of gifts for children on the morning of January 1. A lot of
trouble haunts the main characters, but … good always wins
evil. Every year in the children’s camp Eaglet a new fairy tale, new heroes,
new scenery and new childhood experiences.
Summer camp event. Children’s summer camp. Scenario of the game program for the summer camp
Scenario of the holiday for the camp “Hello, sunny summer”
Scenario for 1 day of summer for a children’s camp. An interesting and fun story for kids. Poems and many songs, fun games for schoolchildren. Actors: two presenters, children – readers. What is needed in preparation: to learn songs and poems with children, organize teams, decorate the stage.
Day of humor at the children’s camp
Scenario of the Day of Humor in the children’s camp. An interesting and fun story for kids. Poems and many songs, fun games for schoolchildren. Characters: presenter, teams of children. What you need in preparation: props – paper and cardboard, pens, headscarves, plastic bottles, hoops, cell phones, Chinese hats, cardboard thermometers.
Camp opening script
Scenario for opening a camp shift in a children’s school camp. An oath of allegiance to the camp, other interesting rituals aimed at strengthening friendship between children. Characters: two presenters, children. What is needed in preparation: children need to draw posters, emblems of their squad, come up with a motto, squad name, squad song.
Scenario of the Dating Day in the camp
An event for the first day at the camp, when the children are not yet familiar with each other, the teachers and the laws of the camp. Dating games for schoolchildren to get to know each other in a playful way. Characters: educators, children. What is needed in preparation: educators must prepare props for games, conduct briefings for children.
Scenario for the summer recreation camp “Mysteries of Summer”
Scenario of an event in a health-improving school camp for children from 7 to 10 years old, which takes place in an interesting form of travel through imaginary stations. Actors: presenters for each station, teams. What is needed in preparation: preparation and execution of assignments; venues; formation of teams, jury; card making.
Scenario of the event dedicated to June 1 – Children’s Day in the children’s camp. On this day, children are told about the holiday. Collective games for children in the camp. Characters: presenter, cat Basilio and Fox Alice. What is needed in preparation: props for games, prizes, decoration of the room, costumes of fairy-tale characters.
Scenario for children’s day in the camp “Holiday of childhood”
Scenario of a game performance dedicated to the International Children’s Day. It is desirable to hold this event on the street, where book exhibitions and playgrounds are equipped. Characters: presenter, clowns, artist, Uncle Styopa, Fiona, Fiona’s assistants 2-3 girls, robot – Palamarchuk. What is needed in preparation: props for games, costumes of heroes, equipment of the room.
Scenario for kindergarten or school camp on the theme of the holiday – Children’s Day. Held on the street. Children led by funny presenters play games, guess riddles. Characters: Vraka-Zabiyaka, Clown Smeshinkin (performed by adults). What is needed in preparation: costumes of heroes – hosts, props for games.
Scenario for the camp of the summer music and sports festival “Long live the children of the whole planet”
Scenario for an outdoor sports event for a children’s camp. The holiday is held on the street, the children are divided into teams and participate in outdoor games. Characters: presenter, grandmother, two girls. What you need in preparation: a site beautifully decorated with balloons, ribbons, flags, props for games.
Scenario for the summer camp “Sun Festival”
The scenario of the holiday of the Sun for the children’s camp is ideal to unite and make friends with children. Games, riddles, interesting facts from the Sun. Actors: leader. What is needed in preparation: the design of the site with many “suns”, the “Sunny Bunny” costume, music, a poster with quiz questions about the sun.
Scenario of the event for the summer camp “Day of Miracles”
Scenario of a fun and interesting holiday for a children’s camp. According to scenario 2, teams of children must find a magic tree using a map fragment. Characters: presenter, Baba Yagi, Basilio the cat, Alice’s fox. What is needed in preparation: buy bananas according to the number of children participating and hang them on a tree, prepare maps and tasks for teams, costumes of heroes.
Scenario “Day of liars” in the summer camp
Scenario for a very fun holiday at the school summer camp “Day of Liars”. The holiday develops the imagination and creativity of children. Fun games and contests. Actors: two leading, two liars. What is needed in preparation: the day before, each squad must compose an implausible funny story about life in the camp for the competition. You will also need props for competitions, fun music.
Scenario of the competition program for the summer camp “The Best”
The Scenario of the competition program “The most – the most” is ideal for entertaining children at the school summer camp. Competitions should evaluate both intellectual and sporting achievements of children, erudition, ingenuity. Actors: two presenters, jury. What you need in preparation: awards for the winners, props for competitions, fun music.
Scenario of the holiday “Creativity Day” in the summer camp
Scenario of a very interesting holiday for the summer camp of schoolchildren. Creative competitions in the nominations “Dancers”, “Fashion Designers”, “Writers”, “Artists”, “Poets” should help each child to show his talent. Actors: leading. What is needed in preparation: task sheets for each squad, props for creative competitions, awards for winners, music for a dance competition.
Game scenario for the summer camp “Polundra”
Scenario of a fun outdoor game for a summer school camp. The essence of the game is for teams to go through competitions and as a result reach a place where a large box of sweets is hidden for the winners. Actors: leading. What is needed in preparation: tasks for teams, props for competitions, sweets, music. The game can be played both outdoors and indoors.
Scenario of a patriotic holiday for the Day of Russia for a summer school camp. Beautiful poems and songs about Russia. It is good if the children read their own poems about the Motherland. Characters: presenters, readers of poems. What is needed in preparation: learn songs and poems, decorate the hall with flags and balloons in the color of the Russian flag, set tables and chairs.
Closing scenario at the summer camp
Scenario for closing the shift at the summer camp “Welcome from Opposites!”. A fun holiday perfect for children saying goodbye to camp. Characters: 2 buffoons, presenter, Padishah, translator, gardener, nurse. What is needed in preparation: compose poems, ditties or songs about each counselor, educator, etc., hand out words in advance, because. they are quite complex.
Scenario of a disco with competitions in a school camp
Script for a fun disco at a summer school camp. Dance and other competitions at the disco will make it more interesting for the participants. Characters: disco host, fishermen. What is needed for preparation: costumes of fishermen, props for competitions, awards for winners, musical equipment.
Scenario of the dating holiday at the opening of the school camp
This scenario of a dating holiday is proposed to be held in the “light” format at the opening of the school camp. The purpose of the holiday is to let the children get to know each other, to create an atmosphere of trust in the camp. Actors: presenter, counselors. What is needed in preparation: cardboard stars with questions for children, come up with chants.
Scenario of the Olympic Games in the summer camp “Faster, Higher, Stronger”
Scenario for a sports event for a school summer camp that can be held like the Olympic Games. Sports competitions, competitions, interesting facts about the Olympics. Characters: leading, Prometheus, Zeus. What you need in preparation: props and sports equipment for sports, awards for winners, music.
Scenario for the opening of a school camp shift for children aged 7-10
This scenario for the opening of a shift at a school camp is suitable for younger students – children 7 – 10 years old. The purpose of the holiday is to give children the opportunity to get to know each other, to express themselves. Games, riddles for children. Actors: leader. What you need in preparation: props for competitions and games.
Scenario for the opening of the camp shift with the participation of life-size puppets
This scenario of opening a shift at a summer camp is quite time-consuming, but very bright and interesting. Games, competitions, riddles for children, presentation of counselors, a story about the camp. Characters: 2 leading, life-size puppets: Baba – Yaga, Cat, Hare, Tiger. Hut. What you need in preparation: Costumes of life-size puppets, musical records, refreshments, T-shirts for counselors.
Scenario of the concert of counselors at the opening of the shift in the camp
The concert of counselors will be a good event at the opening of the shift in the summer camp. Children will be able to learn more about their counselors and make friends with them. You need to finish the concert with an evening gathering of the detachment. Characters: counselors, children. What is needed in preparation: costumes for counselors, stars for presentation to children.
Scenario of the solemn line for the opening of the shift in the camp
Usually the opening of the camp begins with a solemn line. We offer a script for the line with the removal of the flag of Russia and the welcoming words of the camp leadership to the children. Characters: counselors, educators, head of the camp, children. What you need in preparation: the flag of Russia, musical equipment, microphones.
Scenario of a game entertainment program for Children’s Day
Game entertainment program dedicated to the International Children’s Day is designed for older preschoolers – children aged 5 – 6 years. Games and competitions for children are desirable to be held on the street. Characters: 2 presenters, children – readers, Vredina (adult). What is needed in preparation: props for games, Vredina’s costume, prizes for winners of competitions, music.
Children are divided into teams. The players of one team show a small scene without words, in which some well-known proverb is encrypted, and the players of the second team try to guess this proverb. The game runs on time. If the team could not give the correct answer in 5 minutes, then the right to “show the proverb” passes to the other team.
I know more
Players are divided into teams. The facilitator calls a certain topic. For example, “sports”, “flowers”, “bakery”, “female names” or another. And the teams try to remember and write down as many words as possible related to the specified topic for five minutes. The team with the most matching words wins.
Trainers and predators
Players are divided into two teams – trainers and predators. A circle is drawn in the center of the playground. “Tamers” hand out stickers. The “tamer” must catch up with the “predator” and be able to stick a sticker on it, after that the “predator” is considered caught and is taken to the circle. The trainer team is trying to catch and bring all the players from the predator team into the circle.
Air pointer
The players are divided into teams. Each team is given balloons and tape. The participants of the game need to inflate as many balloons as possible and use adhesive tape to connect them into a long chain-pointer. The team with the longest air pointer wins.
Let’s tell fortunes by the hand
A curtain or curtain is pulled in the room, in which there is a small hole for the hand. One team stands on one side of the curtain, and another team on the back. The players of one team take turns sticking their hand into the hole, and the players of the other try to guess who exactly the hand belongs to. The one with the most correct answers wins.
Slovonos
A player from one of the teams is invited – “slovonos”. He is voiced by a topic, for example, “space”, “shop”, “school”, “sea”, etc. On this topic, he names the words that come to his mind. These words are written down. And then the rest of the team members are invited, the topic is announced to them, and they try to guess the written words. The winner is the team that guessed the most words called “slovonos”.
Inseparable bond
Players are divided into pairs. One of the pair names the word, and the other comes up with an association to it. For example, “elephant – trunk”, “bread – butter”, “key – lock”. Then all players are blindfolded and parted in different directions. After that, shouting out only one word, exactly the one that their partner called, they try to find each other and join hands.
Native American name
Each player writes any adjective on one piece of paper and any noun on the other. All adjectives go into one box and nouns into another. The contents of the boxes are then shuffled and each player goes to the boxes and draws one noun and one adjective. The combination of these words becomes his name for the whole day. Phrases can be very unexpected and funny. For example, “blue eye”, “jolly cucumber”, etc.
Irina Volkova
Competitive and fun game for the summer camp “Merry Mosaic”
Competitive and fun game for the summer camp
« Cheerful Mosaic » !
Master :
Good afternoon girls!
Good afternoon, boys!
Good afternoon dear teachers.
We are glad to welcome you to contest – entertainment game « Cheerful Mosaic » !
But, like any game, we have our own rules.
So, what can and cannot be done?
I will name these rules and you will show them. Deal?
During the whole game you can :
stomp and clap! (hall shows)
scream and hoot!
dance and sing!
greet each other with applause!
boys greet girls with a whistle!
girls – squeal!
you can blow kisses to each other!
wave your hands!
And just greet each other!
You have understood the rules, and now you need to decide on the teams, so I invite from each squad 5 (3) girls and 4 (3) boys.
Finally, it’s time for you to introduce our esteemed jury :
1 contest . A modern girl has sufficient knowledge of men’s and women’s perfumes, hygiene items, decorative cosmetics. So the first competition for girls is called Smell the Object . From each unit 3 (2) girls
Participants need to identify the proposed object by smell with their eyes closed :
1. Toothpaste.
2. Laundry soap.
3. Women’s cream.
5. Lipstick.
6. Women’s eau de toilette .
7. Men’s eau de toilette .
8. Shampoo.
9. Nail polish.
10. Hairspray.
11. Washing powder.
12. Shoe cream.
13. Mascara.
At the end of the competition, the results are summed up .
Leader. Well, the girls coped with this task, but will the boys cope? Our next contest is called “Tell me what it is?”
Leader. Next competition for counselors , it is called
“Ball” – at my signal, the counselor inflates a balloon of a certain size (according to the model, ties it, puts it on a chair, sits on it abruptly so that it bursts (Whoever bursts the balloon first wins) .
Leader. The times are difficult now, the crisis is in full swing, so you can’t do without a cow in the village and our next contest is called “My farmstead or how much I love my cow!” Let’s see how our members can milk a cow. While is playing music you need “to milk” as much milk as possible. The participant who has the largest “milk milk” wins !
(3 girls participate in this contest : one is holding a rubber glove, the other is holding a bucket, the third is milking).
Leader. And we continue our program and the next contest is called Clip-Gag . You guys are modern and you definitely heard how they read rap (teams are given lyrics to children’s songs) .
So, dear participants, you have to perform the famous children’s songs : “A Christmas tree was born in the forest” , “From a smile a gloomy day is brighter” , Tired toys are sleeping and sing them like real rappers.
While you remember the lyrics, decide who will rap and rehearse to quiet rap music, we will play with the fans :
I have one game called “He – she” .
He is an elephant – she is . .. an elephant.
He is a moose – she is … a moose.
He is a cat – she is…
Well, of course, she is a cat!
Well, you made a mistake.
Let’s play again,
I want to beat you!
He is a walrus – she is … a walrus,
He is a hare – she is … a hare,
He is a bull – she is …
Does everyone know this word?
Yes! Yes! She is a cow!
Watching “Clip-gag”
Leader. Machine assembly . Boys, imagine that this is a machine gun (Ved. points to a meat grinder, so he shoots (Ved. turns the handle of the meat grinder, it consists of … (Ved. disassembles the meat grinder into parts, your task is to assemble the machine again for speed. (1 boy per squad) .
Leader. Our next contest for girls is called General Cleaning
The cow has been milked, now it’s time to put things in order in the house.
And to make you happier, we will help you with music. A familiar melody sounds, you need to dance what is written on the card, and the audience must guess.
1 mop or vacuum the floor (Jackson)
2 dust (Letka-enka)
3 washing dishes (Lambada)
4 cooking dinner. (Macarena)
5 ironing (Tango)
6 hand wash (Twist)
Leader. While the jury is conferring, summing up, the fans will name 11 adjectives of any subject for me
Our … guys!
Today, on this … day of summer, we give you … a promise :
continue to treat you daily with … chocolates and … sweets;
show you … attention and … care;
give you … compliments;
not to give you … grief;
forever be yours. friends.
Your…fans.
Leader. The floor is given to the jury.
(Results are announced, teams are awarded)
Leader. Thanks for playing! See you soon!
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An entertainment program for the children of the school camp.
“GAMESHOW”
1 Today is your day guys!
Grow and make us happy
All children of the vast Earth
hurry to each other,
Wishing you health, love!
And we wish you guys –
Grow and make us happy,
May your wishes come true
And the world will be good for you!
We adults promise you,
Help, protect in everything,
And hoping in our hearts we dream
Raising you happy!
So. We begin the holiday of childhood,
A lot of enthusiasm, fun awaits us ….
Who came to us for the holiday?
And we will find out now.
1 squad state your name and motto.
dear children
Both girls and boys
All without exception
Welcome to the fun!
Let’s start dancing!
Let’s sing songs!
Let’s start the holiday!
Polka dance
We have fun today, we are happy!
Happy holiday, children, we congratulate you!
Let it ring, ring everywhere
Our cheerful, sonorous laughter!
We have a bunch of songs in store,
Have fun without interference!
Strawberries and flowers
The forest and the meadow will meet us
Our songs will be with us
The birds will sing around
The song “Childhood” (Shatunova)
They sang provocatively, they sang from the heart.
I hear someone is in a hurry to visit, in a hurry.
This is probably the 2nd squad “Pirates”
He wants to show his talents
I want the world to have a lot of light,
I want the world to have a lot of summer,
And green dew on the grass.
I want less crying in the world,
And more laughter, joy, good luck,
Children’s smiles, like blossoms, unsteady
Flowers comparable to a child’s smile.
Let there be no insults and quarrels in the camp “Solnyshko”
.
You smile and worries
Will go away like spring water!
Let peace and happiness be near –
Always, always, always, always….
Everyone sings a song
Childhood is me and you.
Klepa . Hi guys! Boys and girls! Toffee . We welcome you from the bottom of our hearts, dear children! Klepa . Comrades adults, and hello to you! And I have no more greetings. However, why not. Once again I say to everyone, everyone, everyone: “Hi!”
Toffee . And let’s get acquainted!
Klepa . Let’s! I am Klepa! And this funny girl is Iriska!
Master . Hey! Friends! Are you already here? I hope you haven’t gotten around to it yet?
Together . Oh, Aunt Luda!
Klepa . No, Aunt Lyudochka, we’re just saying hello!
Master . Well, well done! Did you congratulate the guys on the holiday?
Toffee . What holiday?
Master . What, you don’t know? Guys, tell me Klepa and Iriska
What holiday is today? (answer)
Klepa . Wow! Children Protection Day! Where is my sword? Where? I went to protect the children!
Leading . Klepa! Klepochka! Stop! Let’s give the kids a holiday!
Together . Holiday
! Holiday! But as?
Master . We will give them a lot of games, contests and fun!
Together . Hooray! We want to play too!
Master . Well then, go and recruit teams of ten people!
Assemble teams.
presenter . And since today is a holiday, we invite everyone to participate in our contests! Who among you loves to draw and color? For you, young artists, we announce a cool contest! Who wants to win a coloring prize? All come to the tent and try yourself as artists! (these words need to be spoken from time to time).
So, the teams are assembled! And first of all, we somehow need to name our teams! You are given one minute to come up with names for the team.
Team names.
Master . And I ask you to loudly introduce your teams in chorus!
Leader. And now I want to ask you a question. What is the name of the time when I run, you run, he runs, she runs, they run? (answer)
That’s right, recess!
Game Break.
Leader. Well, now we begin our real test. Let’s line up one after the other, clasp hands and on one leg we all jump together to this line and back. Let’s see which team is the fastest.
Overtaking game.
Guys, do you like sports? What sports do you know? And what are you doing yourself? And I know another sport, it is called ball jumping! Do you know this sport? This is a very simple and fun sport. You just need to hold the ball with your feet and jump to the finish line, then jump back and pass the ball to another participant. And so on. So you will show not only team speed, but also team jumping ability!
Ball jumper game.
You are real athletes! I think you’ll do just as well with your next sports game. Do you love hockey? Yes, now everyone loves hockey and even girls play it! You know that hockey happens with a ball and a puck. And we have hockey with a mop! You again line up one after another, with this mop you must push the ball to the finish line and back. And pass the mop to another participant.
Mop hockey game.
And the next competition, which will show not only your quickness, agility, but also agility! Now the hoops are at the same distance from the teams. Everyone needs to take turns running to the hoop, climb through it and run to the end of the team, the next participant does the same. And so on.
Climb the hoop game.
And at the end of our relay race, a very difficult test awaits us – there is a river in front of you, and you need to get over it. For this we have a ferry – (a hoop that lies at a distance from the teams). The first participant runs to him, takes and puts on himself, then runs to the team, takes one participant with this hoop, they run to the finish line, return, take the next participant and so on.
Crossing game.
Our relay race is over! In the meantime, we calculate the points and determine the winners, you can dance a little with our clowns!
Key: Attention! Attention! Attention! Says and shows “Storm!” Microphones and cameras are installed in this hall, where exactly today, now, this very minute, a ship – a ship show will begin. But it’s interesting: will everyone be able to decipher the abbreviation of the name of the evening? Well, why do you shrug your shoulders and look uncertainly at these letters? Let’s combine our efforts and decipher the mysterious words! So let’s get started! Jokes and jokes, pranks and pranks!
And if, getting together for our tonight, and I, and you, and all of us together took with us a good mood and friendly, cheerful, mischievous laughter, smoothly turning into deafening and long-lasting laughter, then we are all very lucky !
So, the evening of jokes and tricks, pranks and mischief is declared open! Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!
F-ma: Fanfare sounds. The leader comes out.
Key: Good afternoon, dear participants! It is with great pleasure that I want to invite teams that are ready to joke, play, have fun, dance and make fun today.
So, welcome the 1st team “Pinocchio” with applause
We welcome the 2nd team “Winnie the Pooh”
We greeted each other.
And finally, the time has come to start our game called “Ship-Ship-Show. So, listen, look, and shake your mustache.
And now I want to give each team a card with a well-known proverb.
The whole team must convey the content and meaning of this proverb without words, using gestures and pantomime. The team is given exactly 1 minute to think. Get ready, let’s get started!
A woman with a cart is easier for a mare.
One with a bipod – seven with a spoon.
Where the needle goes, the thread goes.
Seven do not wait for one.
Hippodrome
Purpose: unloading, release of energy, “shout”.
Time: 5 min.
Number of participants: 10 or more.
Venue: any.
Participants either stand or sit in a circle.
Moderator: “Show me your hands and your knees. Does everyone have two knees? Then go ahead! We will now participate in the races at the hippodrome. Repeat after me. ”
Competitors follow the leader. “The horses went to the start (clap-clap-clap randomly on the knees). We stopped at the start. They wrinkled (clap softly). To the start, attention, march! The race has begun (clap quickly on the knees). Barriers (raise hands, as if hovering over barrier) Stone road (pounding on the chest with fists) Through the swamp (pulling our cheeks) Sand (rubbing palm on palm)
Finish line (very fast). Hooray!”
And that’s why we offer to take part in the show – program. “Summer is red, sing louder” – But first, we need to get to know each other. My name is —–, and what is your name, we will now find out.
1. Say your name in unison.
– I hear. Marina, Seryozha, Lena and many other guys have gathered in our hall today, with whom you can have a good rest and play. And we will start today with a wonderful game “That’s it.”
2. All answers must be shown. Game like this.
-How are you? “Like this!” (show with hands), etc. -How are you going? – How do you run? -How do you take it? – How do you give? – How do you threaten? – How are you naughty? The game is played 3 times and faster each time.
6. Shoe a friend game.
The players are divided into two teams. Teams choose drivers who move away from the teams and do not peep until the team members take off one shoe and throw it into one pile. Then, at the command of the leader, they begin to shoe their friends – who is faster.
7. Game
Baba Yaga.
Teams continue to compete with each other. For this, the participants are given buckets, one per team, than mortars, and one broom. One leg must be inserted into the bucket and taken by the handle, and brooms are taken in the second – they “flew” to the finish line and back. Participants change – who is faster.
8. Grasshopper Relay
2 teams compete in jumping with the ball between the knees.
And now the teams have to dress one of their slimmer members
nickname. The team that puts on this person as many clothes as possible within 1 minute wins. You can use the clothes of the spectators sitting in the auditorium if, of course, they do not mind. But keep in mind that caps, bracelets, watches, rings, earrings and other jewelry do not count. So, teams, get ready, let’s get started!
Each team receives a card with the name of the statue on it.
One, the most sculpted member from each team, must complete the task. Then two stage workers will approach him and take him backstage. The statue must be in the image until the very last moment. So, get ready, let’s get started!
Girl with an oar.
Border guard on patrol.
Yes/No Game
Ved. Can carp get into the ocean?
All. No. (this is a river fish)
Ved. Can the tail freeze the nose?
All. No (it winters in the south)
Ved. Can a wasp fly to heaven?
Lead. Can a badger climb a bough for cones?
All. No (badger does not climb trees)
Ved. Can a sandpiper bite its own tongue?
All. No. (birds have no teeth)
Ved. Can a seal lie on its side all day?
Lead. Can a titmouse live on a roof?
Lead. Can dogs tear off all crayfish’s tanks?
All. No. (crayfish live at the bottom of reservoirs)
Lead. Can a bear get fat in winter?
All. No. (bear sleeps in winter)
Dance of little ducklings.
And now I invite two participants to the stage, the most vociferous, who
are able to imitate the voices of animals and birds. So, the competition begins – the dialogue of onomatopoeia and the conversation of animals. Please get task cards.
(song-game-competition “Singing animals”), the players are invited to imagine themselves as animals that love to sing, but do not know how to speak like a human. The participants in the game must sing: meow, bark, grunt0 the song “A grasshopper was sitting in the grass.”
Dog – cat
And now a dance marathon is being announced. I invite both
mandy. The team becomes in a circle. You are given 6 balls. All team members must dance to music of different styles and directions. And at the same time, you must juggle the balls so that not a single ball falls to the floor. And so, we started!
One participant is invited to the stage, who must step over
with closed eyes this rope. So, let’s begin!
The game “Waters” – which team will drink the juice faster.
Cheerful music, dancing.
Colorful game.
Good evening, FOREST GLADE! Hello girls and boys! Do you know the name of our competition? That’s right, “Colorful game”. Why do you think our contest is called that? …. Paints in the usual sense are colored energy that makes the world around us bright, colorful, multi-colored and light. Each detachment was given homework – to prepare a song about any color, paints at will. So, I wonder what the …… detachment prepared for us?
1. Competition “Colored song”
Units take turns singing songs.
2. Competition “Merry Clown”
To participate in this competition, we invite 1 participant from each team. You have balloons and felt-tip pens on your chairs. Your goal is to draw a funny clown with a felt-tip pen on a balloon. Originality and speed are taken into account.
3. Draw a cat competition
Dear teams, you need to draw a cat. Each of the team members draws one detail, i.e. each participant comes to the chair in turn and draws a certain detail.
4. Competition “Camp Emblem”
Squads, you have a sheet of paper and pencils on your tables. Your task is to come up with and draw the emblem of our camp. The quality and speed of the task is taken into account.
5. Amazing Smile Competition
1 participant from each team will be invited to draw a smiling man. But the participants will not draw with brushes, but will dip their noses into paints. The originality and speed of the task is taken into account.
6. Competition “Drawing for a letter”
Teams are given the task of drawing objects with the letters “A”, “B”, “C”, “K”, “L”, “M”, “N”, “P” , “R”. For each item drawn – 1 point.
7. Competition “Confusion”
Oh, what a disaster! An evil treacherous robber who loves only black has come, and in order for the whole world to become so gloomy and boring, he mixed up all the letters in the words denoting colors so that no one would recognize them. Let’s decipher this abra-kadabra and help the Colories free themselves.
1st team – Loaisyvat – light green 2nd team – Vineyryse – lilac 3rd team – Zheyrynoav – orange 4th team – Doyryovb – burgundy 5th team – Nayloimiv – crimson 6th team – Voylyil – lilac 7th team – Rechyvokiyn 8th team – Toyfivoyel – purple
8. Competition “Rainbow”
What a miracle – beauty! Painted gates appeared on the way, Neither enter nor enter them! Someone built a colorful gate in a meadow, And it’s not easy to go through them, those gates are high! The master did his best, he took paints for the gate, Not one, not two, not three, look at seven! What is the name of this gate, help me find it.
You are invited to carefully look at the sheet and from the 6 offered rainbows choose one where the colors of the rainbow are located correctly. The answer is to tell the jury.
9. “Drawing all together”
And now all the members within their team are drawing a collective drawing about what we are about to tell you. Sea, but land on the sea, And on land, a palm tree, And a cat sits on a palm tree and sees – Sea, and land on the sea ….
Summing up
***********************
“Over the seas, over the waves… ”
We invite you guys to make an exciting journey along the rivers and seas. You ask why we chose the marine theme? Therefore, the sea is a symbol of light, space and freedom. How many artists, poets, composers have dedicated their works to the seas and rivers! And how many interesting films were shot by directors! I’ll tell you guys, I’m talking about the ocean to you now.
The other day the little neighbor asked At the trickle of the tap: Where are you from? Water in response: From afar, from the ocean. Then the kid walked in the forest, The clearing sparkled with dew. Where are you from? Rosu asked. – Believe me, and I’m from the ocean! Are you fizzing soda? And from the bubbling glass came a whisper: – Know, baby, and I came from the ocean. A gray fog fell on the field, The kid asked the fog: Where are you from? Who are you? – And I, my friend, from the ocean. Amazing, isn’t it? In soup, in tea, in every drop, In a ringing piece of ice, and in a tear, And in a raindrop, and in a dewdrop We will always respond Ocean water.
1. Guess
Junior detachments: If he lies at the bottom, No legs, but moves; then the ship will not run. Has feathers, but does not fly; (anchor) Eyes are there, but not blinking. (fish) He walks along the sea, he walks, Water is all around, And he will reach the shore – But the problem is with drinking. This is where it will disappear. (sea) (wave)
I am both cloud and fog, And stream and ocean. And I fly and run, And I can be made of glass. (water) Senior squads (quiz)
1. What is the address of the pirates? (sea) 2. Pirates’ favorite currency (gold) 3. What was the name of the captain who circumnavigated the world on the yacht “Trouble”? (Vrungel) 4. Where do pirates keep their treasures? (chest) 5. What was the name of the teenager on the ship who was studying seamanship? (cabin boy) 6. High pole for a sail on a ship (mast) 7. Strong storm at sea (storm) 8. Flat as a plate, lives at the bottom of the sea (flounder) 9. Favorite drink of pirates (rum) 10. The most terrible fish (shark) 11. Crew of the ship, plane , tank (crew) 12. What can run but cannot walk? (river, stream) 13. What is the deepest lake on earth? (Baikal) 14. Pet Dense algae at the bottom of a river or pond (mud) 15. Who is the author of “The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish” (A.S. Pushkin)
2. Maritime professions
Write as many maritime occupations as you can on a piece of paper.
3. Infuse
Syringe from a full glass into empty water without spilling it on the stool.
4. Mermaid Dance
To the music, one participant from each team dances the Mermaid dance – who is better.
5. Anglers
What an exciting business – fishing! But our competition will not depend on the bite. For fishing, you will need a “reservoir” with fish – a bucket of water with matches and a “fishing rod” – a spoon. The task of each participant is to run to the “reservoir”, catch one fish with a “fishing rod” without helping himself with the other hand, then put it in the “tank” – a plate, run to the team and pass the baton to the next one. Happy fishing!
6. Trickster
Signs with inscriptions are attached to the backs of opponents. Participants should not see these inscriptions. The task of the participants is to try to read what is written on the back of the opponent, who is trying to hide his inscription on the back, dodging. The one who reads this inscription the fastest wins.
Storm of the seas Sea wolf Scarlet sails Uninhabited island Light breeze
7. Ameliorator
One of the tasks of this profession is draining swamps. Ameliorators use complex equipment for this. But we won’t need it. There are plates of water on the chairs – that’s our swamp. We have to dry it. On a signal, the participant runs to the chair and blows with all his might on the plate to blow out as much water as possible. Then he passes the baton to the next one.
8. Homework – song
Teams perform a song on a theme related to water – sea, river, etc.
** Ship – ship – show (teams of 6 people)
1 Lead: Attention! Attention! Attention! Says and shows “Forest glade!” Microphones are installed in this hall, where exactly today, now, this very minute, the ship – ship – show will begin. But it’s interesting: will everyone be able to decipher the abbreviation of the name of the evening? Well, why do you shrug your shoulders and look uncertainly at these letters? Let’s combine our efforts and decipher the mysterious words! So let’s get started! Jokes and jokes, pranks and pranks! And if, gathering for our tonight, and I, and you, and all of us together took with us a good mood and friendly, cheerful, mischievous laughter, smoothly turning into a deafening and long-lasting laughter, then we are all very lucky! So, the evening of jokes and jokes, pranks and mischief is declared open! Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! 2 Vedas. : Good evening, dear participants, fans and respected jury! It is with great pleasure that I want to present teams that are ready to joke, play, have fun, dance and make fun today. So, applaud the team of _____ squad. We salute the team of _____ Detachment The audience applauds the team of _____ Detachment. Don’t forget to applaud the team of _____ squad. And, finally, the thunder of applause and applause breaks the team of ______ detachment. And now, finally, the time has come to introduce our respected jury, which can and loves to have fun, play pranks, fool around and even judge all of us. Blimey! Here is the class! So, listen, look, and shake your mustache. The jury included: Veterans d.l. “LESNAYA POLYANA”, people who gave him their best years of life, who actively and fruitfully participated and continue to participate in the ship-ship movement, who have the richest experience in judging ship-ships. So, I think, a thunder of applause will burst out and these walls, which have seen more than that, will shudder.
Jury presentation.
Lead. So, I announce 1 Competition “Ah, potatoes!”. One participant from each team is invited. We tie a potato suspended on a rope to the participant’s belt, the distance from the potato to the floor is 20 cm. Your task, while swinging the potato, is to move the matchbox to the edge of the stage.
2 Competition “Pantomime” Lead. And now I want to give each team a card with a well-known proverb. The whole team must convey the content and meaning of this proverb without words, using gestures and pantomime. The team is given exactly 1 minute to think. Get ready, let’s get started! 1. A woman with a cart is easier for a mare. 2. One with a bipod – seven with a spoon. 3. Where the needle goes, the thread goes there. 4. Seven do not wait for one. 5. Water does not flow under a lying stone. 6. If you like to ride, love to carry sleds. 7. A word is not a sparrow; if it flies out, you won’t catch it. 8. Measure seven times, cut once. 9. The hut is not red with corners, but with pies. 10. Work is not a wolf, it will not run away into the forest.
3 Competition “The most sensitive” Lead. I invite one of the most sensitive members from the team. Some sweets were placed on the chair. Your task is to determine with your booty how many sweets are on the chair. And then eat them. So pay attention, let’s get started! We thank the most sensitive and wish to always be the same great mathematicians!
4 Competition “Dance”
For junior teams:
Invent a dance with a mop to the melody “Lezginka”
For senior teams:
Invent a dance with a chair to the melody “Waltz”
5 .: I’m in a hurry to announce the start of the next 5th contest “Statue”. Each team receives a card with the name of the statue written on it. One, the most sculpted member from each team, must complete the task. Then two stage workers will approach him and take him backstage. The statue must be in the image until the very last moment. So, get ready, let’s get started! 1. A girl with an oar. 6. Monkey in a cage. 2. Border guard on patrol. 7. Ballerina in flight. 3. Conquerors of the summit. 8. Patient at the dentist 4. Javelin thrower 9. Goalkeeper catching the ball. 5. Statue of a lover. 10. A fisherman pulling a catfish. Great, now stagehands, take the statues away. And your task, dear “statues”, is to preserve the original image of the statue.
6 Animal Dialogue Competition Lead. And now I invite two participants to the stage, the most vociferous, who can imitate the voices of animals and birds. So, the competition begins – the dialogue of onomatopoeia and the conversation of animals. Please get task cards. 1. Hen – rooster. 6. Donkey – turkey 2. Dog – cat 7. Bumblebee – frog 3. Pig – cow 8. Sheep – horse 4. Crow – monkey 9. Lion – cuckoo 5. Duck – goat. 10. Sparrow – snake Game for spectators “Hypnosis” Dear friends, I invite 5-6 spectators who want to undergo hypnosis and one assistant to this wonderful stage. Imagine, friends, that you are walking slowly through a fabulous and amazing garden, the sun is shining brightly over your head. And suddenly a wonderful flower blooms in front of you. Rose buds, carved leaves. From its blinding beauty, you close your eyes and drop to one knee in admiration, pressing your hands to your heart. The flower emits a delightful fragrance. You feel? Stretch your nose towards the flower. You wanted to pick it up to give it to your loved one. But be careful, the stem is prickly. So forward relaxed right hand. You feel hot. Are you thirsty. And on the petal of the flower, a large drop of dew froze. You wanted to lick it. Stick out your tongue, freeze. They opened their eyes. Comrade foreman, a group of guard dogs for the protection of the state border of the PMR is ready.
7th competition “Mannequins” And now I invite the most artistic guys to the stage, one participant from the team. Our competition is called – mannequins. Plastic improvisation in a given image until the “stop” command, that is, I read the text, and you have to walk in a circle, depicting what I will tell. So, get ready, let’s get started! 1. Male, former champion of the tram fleet in lifting weights. The height is below average, the legs are short (no longer than half a meter), the chest is sunken, the belly is watermelon-like, the right shoulder is 30 cm lower than the left. Periodically blows his nose, very proud. 2. Woman, height 180 cm, reduced fatness, the right leg is shorter than the left, the spine is curved in three places, the tongue does not fit in the mouth. One eyebrow is higher than the other, often crying, crying easily turns into laughter. 3. A very tall man, a giant, the spine is bent by a question mark, the right leg is dragged along, the lower jaw is far forward. Pronounced grin, lop-eared, often sniffs when walking, shy. 4. An old woman, close to her eyelid in age, goes in for race walking, her head and legs are shaking, she is blind, but her back is straight, her gait is jumping, suspicious, she often looks around, she suffers from an old smoker’s cough. 5. A child between 2 and 3 years of age, with a large head and thin neck. He tries to reach his nose with his tongue, often falls into puddles, cheerful laughter, even too much, suffers from a chronic runny nose.
8 Shoe the Team competition All participants take off their shoes and put them in a pile and mix. One of the participants must put on their team. So, get ready, let’s get started! Ved.: And now it’s time to give the floor to our charming, but strict jury (The word of the jury and rewarding teams.)
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COOKING SCHOOL
Good evening, friends! Today our meeting will be held at the Krendel club. Only today and only now we are opening a school for cooks in it. All school graduates can successfully work in our camp canteen. Games-competitions are held at speed. We start every game together. Imagine that we are in the catering department, the holy of holies of all canteens.
1 competition “Meet the chefs”. Each squad was asked to prepare a so-called visiting card of their team, in which they will introduce the audience to their team of cooks and their assistants. Chef, soup cook, confectioner, cook.
Warm-up “Edible-inedible”
The teams are called different objects, if it can be eaten, the children clap their hands, if not, they are silent.
Sails. Casket. Mike. Cookie. Fish fat. Airplane. Beanbag.
Pasta. Marmalade. Bulb. Sausage.
2nd competition “To the cellar for potatoes”. Each meal preparation usually begins with the purchase of the necessary food. Now our contestants have to bring potatoes from the cellar to the catering department. On the way you see hoops – this is the entrance to the cellar. The participants are given bags, with which, on a signal, they run, climb through the hoop, take 1 potato from the chair. Back in the same way.
3rd contest “Pour the grain into the cauldron” Each chair has a bottle (empty), a pan with sand, a watering can and glasses. You need enough sand to fill an empty bottle. Each of the teams should pour the sand from the pan with a glass into a watering can as quickly as possible, and from the watering can into a bottle.
4th Pretzel Bake Contest Now our chefs will show their culinary art, they will each bake a pretzel. Plasticine, a children’s spatula and potatoes are on the tables. On a signal, the first team numbers run up to the table, take plasticine and roll it out until it can be made into a pretzel: they take it with a spatula and put it on the potatoes. Whose team will bake the pretzel faster?
5 competition “Exams” Let’s sum up our training at the culinary school “Krendel”. The teams now have to create a three-course lunch menu so that the first, second, and third courses begin with the same letter. So, the command “……….” the letter “K”, the command “…………” the letter “B”, the command “……..” the letter “C”, the command “……….” the letter “O”, etc.
6 contest “The best dance” Exams were well passed by everyone, the mood is cheerful. There is an offer to dance. Teams perform the dance in full force.
7 competition “Identify by smell” Participants are blindfolded and asked to identify what it is by smell. Who was more accurate – earns a prize.
8 contest “Eat Vietnamese gingerbread” Pieces of gingerbread and a pair of Vietnamese sticks are on the chairs in a plate. Players using chopsticks must quickly eat the gingerbread.
9 contest “Original recipe” (homework)
10 contest “Candy in flour” There are plates with flour on the chairs, in which sweets are mixed. Participants must, without the help of hands, take sweets out of the flour (one for each participant)
Summing up.
The winning team is issued a certificate:
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“Fight – Gel – Show” Good evening girls! Good evening, boys! Good evening, “FOREST GLADE”!.. Only today you are sitting in this hall somewhat unusually, because we are on . .. (the hall shouts: “Boy-Gel-Show”!). Well done! The show is always a holiday, it is always a game.. But, like any game, we have our own rules. So, what can and cannot be done on our show? I will name these rules, and you will show them. Deal? During the whole evening you can: stomp and clap! (audience shows) shout and hoot! dance and sing! greet each other with applause! boys greet girls with a whistle! girls – squeal! you can blow kisses to each other! wave your hands! And just greet each other!
You have understood the rules, and now I want to introduce you to our esteemed jury, headed by ………………………………………… (jury presentation)
I suggest you go in search of the truth. Where is this truth to be found? We thought and thought, and nothing better came up with how to travel back in time. You are ready? …Do you want this?.. Will you succeed? What do you think, in what century is it better to start looking for the truth of the eternal dispute? Well, of course, in stone! Close your eyes…
(space music sounds)
And so, we found ourselves in the Stone Age. What were the people doing there? What happened there? I will name the various actions, and you will show them. Men hunted animals… threw stones… and threw spears… Women fanned the fire… and gathered roots… Men shot with bows… and chased the animals away with shouts… Women spanked naughty children… and bared their teeth… And all together they jumped around the fire, thinking that they are in a disco!..
And now we invite our participants to the stage – 1 boy and 1 girl from each group. (Rhythmic music sounds, teams rise to the stage; participants give their names)
So, let’s start our first competition. Of course, the very first thing that ancient people, ancient men, went for was “hunting for a mammoth”.
1. Competition “Hunting for a mammoth”. To participate in this competition, we invite our boys to go down to the hall. “Mammoth” will be an ordinary balloon. Spectators drive the “mammoth” around the hall, the participant who touched the ball gets it. Participants of the competition can move along the rows. (rhythmic music sounds) I invite our girls to participate in the next competition What did ancient women do in those distant times? While the men hunted mammoths, the women rested. As soon as the men returned with prey, the women began to butcher the skins of mammoths in order to sew clothes for their husbands. Our next competition is called: “Stitching skins”.
2. Competition “Stitching skins”
Participants need to “sew” a large canvas of skins on the stage. And the “skins” are the clothes of the audience. The contestants can go down to the auditorium, the audience is not allowed to go up to the stage. (Here and in subsequent competitions, the Host, together with the audience, counts from 1 to 10 and the competition ends).
3. Competition “Rock Painting”
Each participant of the competition is given a jar of gouache of any color and a brush. Young men draw on the “rocks” and stones “portraits” of girls, and girls – portraits of boys. The winner is the one who draws the best portrait. (Jury announces the winner).
We have seen that in the Stone Age we were stronger… Maybe it was the other way around in the Middle Ages? There is dead silence in the hall … our “time machine” is working. (Space music sounds)
And you and I got ready to portray what men and women did in the Middle Ages. The men fought with swords and swords… The women waved handkerchiefs at them… and pretended to be afraid of them. Men sang serenades to the girls under the windows.. And the girls turned away shamefacedly and blushed… Men rode horses… Women shook in carriages and fainted…
For the next contest I invite girls.
Here are charming, beautiful girls standing in front of you. They do not yet know that they will have to travel far, far away. The fact is that the “crusades” were the favorite pastime of the men of that time. That’s the name of this contest!
4. Competition “Crusades”
Task: the girls are given military commands. Sitting astride their “horse” (mop), the girls follow the commands. The winner is the girl who most accurately and faithfully followed orders.
Teams: Company, on the horses! Right! Left! Around! Trot around, march! Stand in one line!
(Jury announces the results of the competition).
I invite boys to participate in the next competition. Of course, in the Middle Ages, girls were very fond of balls. Oh, what balls they were!.. What dresses they were!.. And what hairstyles they were! Our next competition is called “Hairstyle”.
5. Competition “Hairstyle”
(1 girl from each squad with accessories is invited to the stage) (While the teams in the front row are preparing their “masterpieces”, a game is played with the audience.)
But that’s not all. We are in the 20th century! In the 20th century: Men fly airplanes… Women milk cows. .. Men watch football… Women repair railroad tracks… And all together – they have a great time at discos!.. 6. Find your half Girls are blindfolded and they by their hair they must identify their boys, who are sitting in the same row. 7. Competition “Cinderella’s shoe” All contestants take part in the next competition. The boys will be blindfolded to put on their girls. Girls take off their shoes, shoes fall into a pile. Boys grope for shoes and put them on for their girls. 8. The most observant Boys and girls stand in two rows with their backs to each other. Each person is asked questions in turn: – What color is ….. your partner’s? – How many buttons does your lady have on her blouse? – What color is the hairpin? – What shoes does your boy have? – How many ears does your partner have? – What are the buttons on your partner’s shorts made of? etc.
9. Competition “Walk”
And now we will check how our girls can walk in different styles (one by one) – The gait of a woman carrying very heavy bags from the market. – Gait of a woman suffering from sciatica. – Gait of a business woman. – The gait of an athletic woman. – The gait of a child taking its first steps. – The gait of a woman whose shoes are very tight. – The gait of a woman walking on the catwalk. – The gait of a woman walking along the edge of a skyscraper. – Gait of a very tired woman
10. Competition “Dance”
And now let’s see how our contestants can dance in different styles and directions of music. (summing up)
I propose to end our evening with a declaration of love. “Boys, what can we shout to girls?” – Girls, we love you! “Girls, how can you answer the boys?” – Boys, we love you too! Boys, do you like girls?! Girls, what about you? Well done! Once again we were convinced that wonderful girls and boys who are capable of real friendship have gathered in “LESNOYA POLYANA”! See you soon!
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36. 6 (YOUNG DOCTORS)
Dear guys, I don’t like you! Sit in bed all day, don’t go to the sports grounds. So you will not live to the end of the race in our camp. Just eat and lie on the beds – you can get shortness of breath. Measures are needed, then maybe they will survive, at least survive until the end of the shift. Our game is called 36.6. It is 36.6 – the normal temperature of a healthy person. Health is the greatest value given by nature to man, but like all values it can be lost. Each person should be able to take care of his body, otherwise it is difficult to hope for good health, well-being, relationships with others. And also all people should live in motion, because motion is life. And you in our camp should not be passive. Well, if you still get sick and your body is in danger, the first thing to do is to see a doctor. A polyclinic is a medical institution where medical specialists work. Every medical specialty has a name, which can be long and difficult to pronounce because it is of Greek or Latin origin. And now all together we will try to figure out the names of medical specialists.
1 Competition “Who treats” Children are offered cards with the names of medical specialties, which are written inconsistently with the decoding of the activities of a particular specialist. Task: against each doctor to put the lesson corresponding to him.
Cards
Pediatrician – a doctor dealing with childhood diseases. Therapist – treating internal diseases using non-surgical methods. ENT – a doctor dealing with diseases of the ear, throat, nose. Surgeon – a doctor who deals with diseases that require surgical intervention Traumatologist – a doctor who deals with injuries and their treatment. A cardiologist is a doctor who deals with diseases of the cardiovascular system. Neurologist – doctor dealing with diseases of the nervous system A psychiatrist is a doctor who deals with mental illness. Optometrist – eye doctor. Gastrologist – a doctor who deals with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
2 Competition “Therapist”
It is necessary from a distance of 3 meters to get into the mouth of the “sick” with three vitamins. Each hit is 1 point
3 Ophthalmologist Contest Each squad has a table on which you see colored circles. You need to carefully follow all the “tracks” with your eyes and find out what color circle should be inside the square, triangle and rhombus. Hands when determining the route should be behind the back.
4 Competition “Neurologist” Neuropathologists are experts in human emotional states. You are invited to use your legs to demonstrate anger, reverence, fear, fatigue, delight – by choice. Who will be more expressive.
5 Competition “Cardiologist” In front of each representative of the detachment is an envelope with fragments (parts) of one cardiogram. On one sheet you will see the number 1. Try to collect the cardiogram completely as soon as possible.
6 Competition “Dentists” Teams are invited to solve a crossword puzzle and make a smile (rub a “black” tooth with an eraser) Crossword puzzle 1. What is harmful to teeth (candy) 2. An object with which to clean teeth (brush) 3, 4. Preferred time of day for brushing teeth (morning, evening)
7 Competition “Speech therapist” You need to demonstrate the speech defects of patients. It is necessary to read the poem lisping, lisping, stuttering … (on assignment). 8 Competition “Surgeon” Use a disposable syringe to pour liquid from one glass to another. The winner is the one who does it faster and spills as little water as possible. It is a worthy thing to bring health to people! But a person, in order not to go to doctors, needs to take care of himself, you need to take care of your health. Remember: no one cares about you better than yourself. We wish you that your body temperature will always be 36.6. Be healthy!
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Game “NOSES”
Question on the agenda: What kind of nose is it? A nose in love with aromas, A drooping, guilty nose. Nose closed from frost, Flushed like a rose. Cold, snotty nose And pecking nose, drowsy. Spout up – zadawaki, Taking track – from the dog. Button nose – in childhood, And frivolous – in coquetry. But with a purple bruise Peaceful nose is not familiar. And sometimes the nose is sleek. From brilliant green it is green. Multi-hole – at the watering can, Hooked – at the villainess. The nose is as hard as a nut, The nose is beautiful – without a blemish. And with experience he is wrinkled. There is a sniffler for no reason. A nose that hasn’t grown, And, of course, a long nose. Nose popping without permission, Curious, like questions. And snub-nosed – what’s that? Nose, of course, what else! Twin nose – twin nose. That seems to be the end.
How many beautiful poems, songs, epithets are dedicated to the eyes and lips! But the nose is given much less attention. Why? The nose is the “protruding” part of the face. And a lot in a person’s life sometimes depends on what kind of nose it is.
The poor nose is undeservedly forgotten! Let’s restore justice, pay due attention to the nose today. First, let’s check your erudition, how savvy you are in the “question of the nose.” You should answer quickly. Whoever answers correctly brings a point to his team.
1 competition “What would it mean”
What does the expression “The nose has not grown” mean? {Anyone else is too young to do anything) – Name fairy-tale characters who have unusually long noses. (Dwarf Nose, Pinocchio, Pinocchio?) -What does the expression “hang your nose” mean? (Get discouraged, upset.) -What does the expression “with a gulkin’s nose” mean? (Very little.) -What does the expression “Poke your nose” mean? (Pointing as an edification to something, usually in a sharp form.) – Where did the expression “cut on the nose” come from and what does it mean? (Means to remember well and for a long time. ) -What does the expression “Lead by the nose” mean? (Deceive, mislead, usually by promising something and not fulfilling the promise.
2 Competition “The most sensitive nose” One player from each team is called and blindfolded. Various odorous objects are brought to the nose. If you don’t guess right, you get a penalty point. First they offer a banana, an apple, a lemon, an orange, soap, toothpaste, perfume or cologne. Then the task becomes more complicated – spices are offered: pepper, cinnamon, cloves, etc.
3 “Nose in words” competition Who will name more words containing “nose”? (Contribution, rhinoceros, stretcher, carry-nose, platypus, footnote, tray, etc.
4 Competition “Nose in proverbs, sayings, riddles” Teams take it in turns to name riddles, proverbs, sayings known to them, in which the nose is mentioned. Who is bigger? – People always have it, Ships always have it. (Nose) – You can solve the problem freely: I am a small part of the face. But read me from the end – You will see anything in me. . (Nose – dream) – Curious Barbara’s nose was torn off at the market, etc.
5 “Put a nose on a snowman” contest At some distance from the players, two coasters are placed, large sheets with the image of snowmen are attached to them. The place where the nose of the snowman should be is circled. Children are blindfolded. On a signal, they must reach the snowman and put a carrot nose. Other children with the words “Left, right, lower, higher” can coordinate the actions of the participants. As soon as the nose is in a circle, the participant is allowed to remove the bandage and quickly return to his team, passing the carrot baton to the next participant in the relay. The team that finishes the relay the fastest wins.
6 “Sick nose” competition (recipe for a runny nose) Teams present their performances. These can be skits, poems, ditties or a message “News from the first-aid post”, where children will tell how to help with a runny nose, nosebleeds, etc. detachment. They are invited to draw a person’s smile, but this should be done not with a brush, but with a nose.
8 Chastushka about the nose contest (d/z)
Host. The floor is given to the jury. Now we will find out who “left someone with a nose”, who “wiped their nose” to whom.
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“Baba Yaga Benefit Performance”
Dear friends! Today, no home is complete without a TV. You enjoy watching various shows with the participation of your favorite artists, actors and hosts. Mothers and grandmothers enthusiastically watch various concert programs. For example: Benefits of Shifrin, Petrosyan, Elena Vorobey. And today we will have an unusual benefit performance. Benefits of Baba Yaga. Everyone knows this fabulous inhabitant of the forest, from young to old. But no one really saw her. Only today and only now, dear children, you will have the opportunity to personally enjoy the company of the beautiful residents of the Merenesti Forest. So, meet our charming Grandmothers Yozhek Lesnaya Polyana. Babok Yozhek enters the stage. Now let’s get to know our lovely girls better. Each participant had to tell a little about themselves.
1. Test “Business card” Miss Moscow, Bust, Leg Well, where is Miss Yaga That’s it! We’ll gather red maidens We’ll hold a super competition Ugh, ugh, I can’t believe my eyes What a charm of beauty How it suits these fairies The title of Miss Baba Yaga
But it would be hard for our Grandmothers Yagulkas to live alone if there were no dear friend nearby .
2 test “My dear”.
Each B.Ya is given a sheet, a felt-tip pen or a marker to draw a faithful friend of the forest old woman – Koshchei the Immortal. The participant who will have the most interesting Koshcheyushka will win.
3rd test “Makeup of Baba Yaga”. Berries, vegetables, fruits – they are Nature is given for make-up Who will turn Baba Yaga into a flower He will win this competition. Apply makeup on the image of Baba Yaga.
4 test: “Shards of happiness”
Drawings depicting Koshchei the Deathless are cut into 10 parts. Our cute participants need to assemble the drawing correctly as soon as possible. Whoever is faster than the rest is the winner.
5th test “Making a spell” (d/h)
Applying the art of conjuring Invent a magic spell And fantasy will help you Just 10 words Must be there Who will come up with something more original and better …
6 test “Dance with a broom.”
A broom is a luxury, our Auto Baba Yaga without a broom is nobody. Dancing with a broom is a thrill, it’s a paradise Your partner can take off, don’t forget Cling tightly to your favorite broom And in the whirlwind of dance you will spin with her
Fast and slow music sounds. B. I dance to the music.
Summing up. The most fashionable Baba Yaga – ……………………………… The most charming Baba Yaga – ……. The kindest Baba Yaga – …………………….
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Neptune Festival
Characters: Neptune, Wife, Sea Diva, Mermaids, Little Devils, Pirates, Neptune’s Guard. A boat is sailing with Neptune and retinue. The music sounds “From behind the island to the rod.” Sea Diva: Attention, attention! The bugler’s signal sounds – And here without delay To us on a radiant wave Neptune is sailing from afar! It was not an easy road… So let’s meet honor by honor, Welcoming all together! (Everyone shouts: “Neptune, Neptune!”) Neptune: I was in a hurry, in a hurry to sail as soon as possible… Greetings, people, the lord of the seas! And my friendly army went ashore, To look at you and show themselves. Sea Diva: Somehow your voice is sad And you yourself… that… Al in the abyss of the sea What happened? What is Ali dissatisfied with, Neptune, on Earth? Why suddenly sadness on the king’s forehead? Neptune: You are right, Sea Diva, Today I feel sad, Give me a tear in the morning. .. Ah, I don’t like everything! Sea Diva: So open up, do me a favor! Share your misfortune. Neptune: Many complaints have accumulated In my office! There are for adults, for kids, For girls, for boys… Just can’t find words, How annoying to read them! From a bad mood A storm arose in the sea… Sea Diva: Ah, Neptune, dear prankster, Why boast of strength in vain, Throw thunders, lightnings, It would be better if he ordered to call Our fabulous mermaids – Next to them, everyone is pathetic! So they will sing and so they will dance – All sorrows will be blown away by the wind! Hey little mermaids, come to me – Dance among the stones! Mermaids sing and dance: We are green mermaids, Lovers in the blue sea, Playful – oh, trouble! – Water is boiling behind the tail! Bearded King of the Sea, Don’t look with such anguish! With our joyful dance We will cheer you up! Among us – Sea Diva, There is no better commander. Let the storm come on stronger – We are dancing, not hack-work. And such voices – The heavens will tremble! We are green mermaids, Lovers in the blue sea, Playful – oh, trouble! – Water is boiling behind the tail! Neptune: Yes, it’s not easy to resist, Don’t mess up your beard, Don’t start dancing! Wait, I’m here!.. (trying to get up from the throne with a groan), Sea Diva (holding Neptune): Stop, Neptune, take your time! Too old already, sit down!.. Call the devils, Let people have fun! Neptune: Hey, brother-imps, Come out to warm up, Sing us some fun A song of sea devils! Sea devils appear, sing and dance: At the monkfish Sailor’s gait, At the monkfish Tinned throat. We sing together – Overseas to hear! For insurance you need Plug your ears! From our vocals Lost sleep Pugacheva Alla, Leontiev and Kobzon. We sing together – Overseas to hear! For insurance you need Plug your ears! At the monkfish Sailor’s walk, At the monkfish Tinned throat, We sing together – Hear beyond the sea! For insurance you need Plug your ears! Sea Diva: Neptune, look over there: Trouble is approaching us! Neptune (sighing): Trouble again? And now what? Sea Diva: The pirates have surrounded us. Pirates sing a song to the melody “Yaroslavsky guys”: We are funny guys, We don’t have enough space! And it is not in vain that he is afraid of us The retinue of the formidable king. Our trick is very simple – We take everyone on board. We – ducats and wine, The rest of the helmet to the bottom! Everything – for the formidable king! We surf its seas And until they are swept away, We drown, we sink ships! Smile, Jolly Roger! I don’t care what happens later. In the meantime, we are still living – We drink, and dance, and sing! We are cheerful guys, We don’t have enough space! And it is not in vain that he is afraid of us The retinue of the formidable king. Neptune (shuddering): The song is too scary… Phew, what… faces! I don’t need this gang Where is the royal guard? Show yourself: Sing in unison, Sing zealously, Loving your Lord! (at the same time pushing the pirates out of the platform) Neptune’s guard sings: Where Neptune is sailing – a big secret, A big secret, a big secret … And we always We are sailing after him. Faithful to our King of the Sea, And we are not afraid of pirates at all! Chorus: Oh, zealously Security sings! If someone messes up – We will call to account. The Tsar of the sea will order: “Cry!” Let’s make a cutlet! When we swim – a wave flies from us, A wave flies, a wave flies . .. And we stand like a mountain for Neptune! We sing so that even ships go around half the Earth in a day. Chorus: To you, Neptune, we shout: “Hip-hip, hurrah! Hip hip, hooray! Hip-hip, hooray! And it’s time for us to work again. Let’s show everyone who is against the king, Where the sea crab hibernates on the sly! Chorus. Neptune (to everyone): Thank you my friends! Yes, I have to admit, That I am pleased with the holiday – They cheered the old man! But stop singing and dancing, It’s time for us to get down to business. I went ashore then, To understand thoroughly With everyone on the shore Accumulated a lot of sins. Turning to his wife: My light, little wife, tell me Tell the whole truth. How do tourists relax? Sunbathe on the sand? Wife: Complaints about the captain: Tourists on the ship came to rest, And he does not allow drinking, smoking and walking at night. Neptune: Call the captain here And bathe in the waters of Tsna! (they bathe the captain). Neptune (addressing his wife): Are there any other outrages on the ship besides this opportunity ? Wife: Complaints about the cooks: Not tasty cutlets, pilaf, Would we like smoked salmon Or sturgeon caviar? Neptune: Call the cooks here! Washing start! (bath the cooks). Neptune: People will be able to figure it out, To whom it’s too late, to whom now Swim, jump and splash! And it’s time for us to go back. Rowers, to the oars! Hey banners up! Let’s get together in a friendly circle Again in a year – I believe in it! See you on the beach! Until next summer!
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12 ideas for a children’s summer camp: a new season | Holiday again!
I would like to add some ideas for the summer camp. I really hope that some of them will seem fresh and relevant to you. If everything can be organized, the children will not only be busy, but also have plenty of fun.
Each camp has its own traditions: excursions, special rituals for getting to know each other, verified numbers for opening and closing shifts, sports competitions and competitive programs. If the action plan is not overloaded with events, feel free to take on the implementation of these ideas.
Fun activities at the children’s summer camp
I’ve tried to describe ideas that don’t cost much. Of course, only creative people who love their work can realize these ideas. Fortunately, among the leaders of such a majority. Good luck and have a bright summer!
I recommend to see a selection of street games and contests that do not require special props.
Feature film
To begin with, write down all the stages of filming a short film by the minute and familiarize yourself with the program of the film day at the evening gathering of the detachment, otherwise it will take 5 hours to come up with a plot. The help of counselors is necessary, you also have a role – the director of the picture.
Shooting several takes, choosing the best option (we shoot everything in a row, editing is very difficult, although modern smartphone applications allow this). The film should not last more than 3-5 minutes. Checked: in such a time you can have time to show the plot, climax and epilogue.
in the evening:
red carpet for the arrival of film festival stars
total viewing of all movies on a large monitor
the jury awards “best role”, “best screenplay”, “best costumes and make-up”, etc. “Oscar” get all the units, of course. As rewards, we had a cylindrical package of chips, because then everyone got at least a couple of potato circles.
Comic Olympics
I will definitely describe such a holiday in detail someday, now I will sketch out a few ideas.
Let there be a “mix” of winter and summer games. In order to justify the name “comic”, we came up with funny accessories for each stage of the competition. The photos turned out to be very funny, the children then gladly posted them on social networks. These were funny noses, headbands, ears, wreaths, plastic ties, ear pendants, funny carnival glasses. In other words, a long jump with a red clown nose is no longer just an Olympics…
invent a comic opening of the Olympics with Greek goddesses in sheets, the transfer of the Olympic flame and a procession of teams with flags of fictitious countries
create a relatively long obstacle course that mixes elements of several sports. We drew arrows with chalk, indicating the direction of movement of athletes along the paths of the camp (about 600 meters in total), but every 70-80 meters there was a “station” for passing tests. We assign a number to each child (draw on a leg or arm) so that we can determine the personal and team championship
Here are examples of stations (children run a segment of the distance, get an extra point for hitting, missing – zero points):
badminton (throw a shuttlecock into the basket with a racket from a distance of 3 meters)
basketball (to hit the ring)
athletics (long jump, high jump – we evaluate the overcoming of a certain mark)
weightlifting (hold a 1.5 liter plastic bottle at arm’s length for a while)
fencing (we force the opponent out of the circle with swords from long sausage balls)
biathlon (we will not shoot, just knock down a pyramid of disposable cups with balls with 250 ml of water)
you can add more tasks for accuracy, strength and dexterity, physical education teachers have a lot of ideas in stock, attach them to the preparation of
Intellectual games
It can be a “Brain Ring” or a game in the format “What? Where? When?” If you create the right mood and entourage, getting into the elite club of connoisseurs will be a matter of honor.
There are collections of questions on the Internet according to the age of the participants, there will be no problems with this. Here, for example, is my quiz with answers for younger students.
A few tips from experience to keep everything organized:
teams should be formed a couple of days before the start of a series of games, we announce the names of the selected players over the speakerphone
Several teams can play at the same time, in this case the answers are written on special forms, the host collects and announces all the options or only the correct one
prepare game tables: cover with bright disposable tablecloths, lay out notepads, pens
make comfortable seats for spectators-fans of each team
let 2-3 responsible children mark one minute of discussion with a stopwatch. Give them whistles or horns to signal commands with loud horns
organize a tea break once per game (compote is also possible)
come up with a couple of questions using black boxes
spend 2-3 musical breaks attracting artists from camp
be sure to establish your own “crystal owl”, even if it’s a soft toy
find the music “Our whole life is a game” and short musical interruptions to attract the attention of viewers and players to a new stage of the game
Entertaining programs for birthdays
I can offer my ready-made interesting scenarios, from which it is easy to make a fun program for congratulating summer birthdays. In the camp, they usually gather together all the guys who had a birthday during the last shift.
Free scenarios for children’s quests with the simplest props Country of Limonia Cave of Three Parrots Adventures of earthlings on Mars Quest for Princesses contests for teenagers 12-14 years old more than 100 funny contests
Gallery of portraits
Such beauty can be done not only on paper, but also on asphalt. We did something on large paving slabs (50×50), which themselves looked like separate canvases. With chalk, you can draw the face itself, but the hair and collar are made from improvised materials. You can use fallen needles, pebbles, leaves, twigs, petals, blades of grass, expanded clay, pieces of bark, etc. Children will come up with it, no doubt! Here is something similar I found on the Internet:0003
Fashion show on Mars
Each squad needs to create a costume (if desired, 2-3 costumes) of an alien from outer space “from nothing” per day. From newspaper and magazine pages, plastic bottles, garbage bags, shreds, adhesive tape and dry branches, etc. You need to write a verbal description for the costume, let it be a defile of aliens in accordance with all the rules.
To be honest, when we held such a competition, the winner was the team that drew and cut out of paper many schemes of galaxies with planets of different sizes, then fastened these individual elements together. It turned out a dress-the universe …
Second place was given to the cosmic bride’s white towel dress. Then he had to be untied and returned to the camp in the laundry, but it was funny. A pair of toilet paper mummies hosted the awards ceremony.
Thematic disco, dance battle or flash mob
Here, too, the whole point is long-term preparation. We give a task for the first half of the day – the choice of a musical composition, staging a mass dance. Usually, simple movements are learned for extras in the background, and several soloists alternately come to the fore and show complex elements.
If you can match the accessories (for example, decorate ordinary sunglasses with paper stars or make funny ties), the numbers are even more spectacular.
In the evening – viewing and evaluation of rooms.
Flash mob is more difficult to organize, because the dance should come as a surprise to all the uninitiated. Our guys once prepared a very good dance, they chose the time well (boring waiting for dinner at the entrance to the dining room), but the music sounded too quiet, since the children used a regular phone. When it became clear that the effect of such a flash mob was too dull, the music began to be played on serious equipment. For the sake of such a case, the camp management will definitely help.
Augmented reality
Drawings on the pavement are few people today, so the task must be something special. For example, you need to draw a picture in which each child is the main character. Yes, for the final photo shoot in chalk augmented reality, you need to lie down on the asphalt, but the result is worth it! Photographs must be taken from above. For example, from the second floor, if children draw right at the entrance to the building. Or bring a ladder.
You should get something like this:
Master classes + exhibition
Not everyone likes master classes, but as a competition for the best handicraft, several times per shift can be organized.
We use gouache for all works. We show the most spectacular techniques (a detailed description of such master classes is very easy to find).
The most accessible materials are plastic bottles, stones, cardboard boxes, disposable tableware. Samples of painted bottles and round stones are striking in their beauty, I think you have repeatedly come across.
I advise you to do thematic exhibitions. For example, let all crafts call for the protection of endangered animals from the Red Book. You can also dedicate works to homeless animals or call the Garden City exhibition, where children will talk about how they would like to see the streets and courtyards of their city.
Origami Museum
There are many schemes on the Internet, you can learn a new figure every day. The activity is fascinating, however, a lot of paper is needed. By the end of the shift, you get a chic origami museum. It is better to arrange it in the form of garlands attached to the wall or tree branches. Glue paper figures with tape at the same distance on vertically hanging threads with weights at the end. As weights, use ordinary balls slightly filled with water. So the garlands will not get confused and take off from gusts of wind.
Painting 5 meters
This is a thematic art competition on roll paper for drawing (you can use the remnants of paper wallpaper from the wrong side). Measure exactly 5 meters for each squad. We give 30-40 minutes to create a collective masterpiece. Topics can be different: space, the underwater world, a zoo for non-existent animals, flowers from distant planets, etc. To work, you need gouache and large brushes. It is not forbidden to make handprints or stamps from potatoes.
The winners of our competition impressed everyone with their artistic techniques. They had the theme “Desert”. Do you know what they came up with? They smeared the lower edge of the sheet with glue and sprinkled it with ordinary sand! The dunes turned out real! Dry fir-tree needles became thorns for the painted cacti. Great!
Theatrical Festival
There are always a lot of unusual things at such world-scale festivals: dances, facial expressions, the appearance of actors, scenery. We give the task to all units to prepare a theatrical performance for 5 minutes, in which even inanimate objects will “come to life”. Let there be roles for each tree, hemp, wind. We take the most famous fairy tales, otherwise, with such a wealth of expressive means, it will be difficult to guess what it is about.
The winners of a similar competition in our camp staged the poem “The princess was beautiful, the weather was terrible.” The character of the Horrible Princess was a plump boy with high self-esteem and acting skills. The room of the Cannibal was decorated with a picture depicting edible parts of the human body. It was very funny…
Carnival procession
I think everyone has seen reports from the Brazilian carnival on TV. Bright costumes, joyful music, a lot of dancing along the way, admiring spectators.
They prepare for the carnival for a whole year, and we only have a few hours. This time is enough to arrange, for example, a parade of soap bubbles. Everyone is going and blowing bubbles…
Or offer to come up with unusual noise instruments for the Drum Parade. Or maybe a Carnival of Flowers? Chess march?
Another tip! We had all the detachments involved at the same time, i.e. There were no spectators, there were only participants. Fortunately, one of the leaders filmed the entire parade with music from the balcony of the second floor, so after dinner everyone could enjoy the festive spectacle.
Don’t forget to announce the nominations in advance: Best costumes, Best make-up, Best accessories, Best dancing during the procession, etc.
Journal Publisher
We had an interesting experience of creating a handwritten journal in one day. Each child in the squad must complete one sheet for a beautiful thick magazine, which will then be evaluated by a competent jury. Naturally, we compete between teams. In other words, if there are 20 people in the detachment, there should be 20 sheets.
Here are the tasks for children:
come up with a name and draw a cover
write an editor’s page (there are usually kind words for readers and the subject of the issue in a nutshell)
headings: beauty, health, cars, politics, travel around the countries, we advise you to read, computer games, applications for smartphones, interesting movies, tips for craftswomen, fashion, jewelry, advertising, etc. For each rubric, you can draw 2-3 sheets if there are a lot of children in the squad
I remind you that each child completes only one page. Writes a short text, draws, comes up with subtitles. He will be a journalist, artist, designer and editor of one column. We collect all the leaves in a magazine, sew them together, and give them to the jury.
How interesting it is to look at all this later… The magazines are kept in the canteen until the end of the shift, so you can take them and read them.
Body Art Day
This can only be done on a bath day. Naturally, special paints are needed for face painting. From experience I can say that if you do not set a theme, everyone will be painted in almost the same way. It was easier for us to distribute jars to squads (two colors each), so there were yellow-violet, red-white, blue-orange, lime-pink, etc. Topics can also be different: exotic plants, strange insects, space aliens, mysterious tribes, “eyes” (eyes all over the body), etc.
After the awards – everyone in the shower!
As usual, please write interesting ideas in the comments! Let the children of the whole country be interested!
Irina Panasyan
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Children’s summer camp
Children associate summer camp with fun and good mood, so the task of adults is to provide just such an experience. The correct selection of activities is the key to the success of the organization of the camp.
Let’s get acquainted
Any plan of activities at the summer camp necessarily includes getting to know each other. It is preferable to use elements of psychological training in the program of this kind of holiday. These can be exercises for remembering each other’s names, recognizing the qualities of character and interests of all participants. Collective games or activities are also well perceived by children, where it is impossible to get the desired result without the participation of at least one person from the detachment or team.
Acquaintance in the form of a sporting event implies precisely such team games. For example, the usual tug of war or “unraveling the web” in most cases helps even unfamiliar children get closer. And this can be a guarantee of peaceful coexistence of vacationers until the end of the shift and minimizing interpersonal conflicts. Ideally, at the end of the event, most of the children will remember each other by name.
How can we become friends
Conflicts, both small and large, are inevitable. The main task of adults is to prevent them from flaring up and developing into a kind of war between the detachments or within them. Such cases are not uncommon, so an event for a summer camp for rallying comes to the rescue.
Unlike dating games, games and numbers in this category already shift the focus from the concept of “I” to the concept of “We”. The detachments became small separate groups, with their own rules and traditions. Here you can offer such an event as “Treasure Search”. Usually he is given the first half of the day, starting from the moment when the children are still sleeping. Educators collect a large number of sweets, fruits and other little things that are pleasant for children, put them in a large bag and hide them in the camp. Next, you need to create a map with the designations of the places where the guys are waiting for the test. Such cards are made in the required quantity, one copy per squad. Here you can choose one of the options:
The map is divided into fragments, each of which gives a hint where to look for the next piece.
You need to pass a certain test in order to get a hint on the route to find the treasure.
Here everyone is given the opportunity to prove themselves in the common cause of searching for “treasure”. Thus, the goal of uniting children is achieved.
What adults and children love
Undoubtedly, the children’s summer camp offers vacationers relative freedom and independence. Here, children are transferred to a new environment where they can express themselves, meet, make friends and even fall in love. From time to time it is useful to hold entertainment events where there is an atmosphere of fun and music, of course, within the bounds of decency. Of course, we are talking about discos and similar entertainment holidays. Dance staging, song contests and pranks are appropriate at any time during the shift. They will dilute educational and sporting events.
Counselors must take part in the games together with the children, thereby confirming their involvement and interest in maintaining a positive atmosphere in the camp. It is better to organize karaoke, masquerades and other entertainments in the evening, after traditional security classes, and not to make them strictly regulated in time.
Scenarios for summer camp events often include stage performances where the roles are assigned. This is especially true for themed holidays. A change in a summer camp necessarily provides for an event dedicated to Neptune’s Day, Ivan Kupala’s Day, etc. The choice of an event depends on the type of camp and its organization, as well as the form of the event. So, for example, a summer school camp is much more limited in its capabilities. Events dedicated to the water holiday are less spectacular and full-fledged. But sports holidays can be organized on a larger scale, with the active involvement of all children.
Play, have fun and … learn
Around the middle of the shift, it is worth remembering the school days a little and testing the knowledge of children, at the same time reminding them that study is just around the corner. In this case, activities for the summer camp dedicated to school subjects will be useful. Various kinds of quizzes, games like “What? Where? When? ”, intellectual fights and competitions are an excellent opportunity to train memory and intellectual activity. For more active participation, the children should be motivated by possible prizes, and one of the children of senior school age should be selected as a jury to evaluate the competitions.
We invite you to visit
In continuation of the theme of thematic events and subject quizzes, it is worth mentioning the holidays of professions or patriotic dates. They can be organized with the invitation of representatives of this profession, or those who can talk about a particular event. For example, the Day of the Navy, celebrated at the end of July, can be imagined as an evening of a military song, to invite a soldier – a representative of this type of troops. Children will be interested to learn about the specifics of the profession and ask questions to the guest.
Themselves with a mustache: children as adults
There is probably no child who does not want to become an adult himself, at least for a while. Summer and camp are exactly the time when dreams can become reality. For one day, children can be given the opportunity to try themselves as counselors, change places with them. The latter, in turn, will do exercises, give a report, keep order in the detachment and obey the new “leaders”. Such an opportunity not only gives children a chance to show their organizational and leadership abilities, but also instills responsibility and an understanding that being a good counselor is not an easy, serious task. Depending on the situation, the day of self-management can last several hours or until the evening. It is necessary to monitor the degree of awareness of children of their role and its manifestations. It is advisable to ask the children after the end of such an event to share their impressions, comments, wishes and suggestions, possibly in the form of an anonymous questionnaire. This helps to improve the work of the camp by making adjustments to its program.
Goodbye, see you next summer
The closing of the camp should be celebrated with a grand celebration to emphasize the importance of the time spent here. A little sad, but a necessary event for a summer camp must be organized at the highest level. It is necessary to make maximum creative efforts and efforts so that the children remember the change as something amazing and positive. And subsequently wished to visit the camp again. Games and competitions on this day should not be similar to other squad events.
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Zach Gordon Summer Camps
The Zach Gordon offers a wide variety of week long camps for youth ages 7-11 throughout the summer. Sandcastle building, arts and crafts, hiking, swimming and more! Scholarships are available. Check out our camp page for more information: ZGYC – Zach Camps – City and Borough of Juneau
Outdoor Explorers Camp – Discovery Southeast
Discovery Southeast’s Outdoor Explorers summer camp focuses on outdoor exploration and hands-on learning in the many incredible forests and beaches of Juneau. Small groups of 8 to 12 children spend the day discovering, playing, and reconnecting with each other and our natural surroundings. Groups will meet directly at the trailhead and will carry all they need in their backpacks. There will be weekly themes to guide the focus of the group, and leaders will also cater to the specific curiosities of the kids. Discovery Southeast’s summer camp serving 4 year olds up to 9th graders is outdoors every day at various parks across Juneau.. Kids do not need any prior experience to participate. All of our camps are sliding-scale tuition, which means you can pay what is right for your family right now (even 0). More information can be found here: Summer 2022: Plan for Outdoor Explorers Summer Camp – Discovery Southeast
Eagle River Scout Camp
The walk into camp is worth the trip. Troops arrive Sunday afternoon and take the 1.3 mile walk with their personal gear into camp. Scouts and Leaders stay in one of the camps cabins spread through out camp and enjoy eating all of their meals in the dining hall that overlooks the Favorite Channel. Camp activities are schedule around the tide so merit badge and activity times are schedule to maximize the both high and low tide. the camp is in a rain forest so being prepared with proper boots and rain gear to have the most positive experience while enjoying seeing the eagles, whales, sea lions and other animals that call this area home. More information can be found here: Eagle River Scout Camp – Great Alaska Council (scoutingalaska.org)
Echo Ranch
For over 50 years, Echo Ranch has been a place where kids can experience a fun, exciting, healthy environment, meet staff from around the world who are positive role models, try new activities, and hang out with friends new and old. We offer overnight camps for kids age 7 to 18. More information can be found here: Echo Ranch Bible Camp
Lynn Canal Adventures
Running camps for middle and high school youth–all abilities and experiences welcome! Come join us as we explore mountain ridges, glacial valleys, and everywhere between. Days include adventures on Juneau’s world-class trail system, breakout workshops (with experts on everything from core strengthening to steeple chase to ballroom dancing), and our famous “Olympic” team games! More information can be found here: Lynn Canal Adventures – Courage and Community Through Running
Juneau School District RALLY
RALLY offers summer child care programs at Harborview and Glacier Valley Elementary Schools for the summer of 2022. RALLY offers a wide variety of activities to help develop social skills, physical activity, leadership and emotional intelligence. Arts & crafts, STEM activities, indoor and outdoor recreation and field trips are among the activities at RALLY. Breakfast and Lunch are included. Parents provide an afternoon snack. RALLY offers flexible schedule option to fit most family needs. RALLY accepts child care assistance. Some transportation may be available for students attending summer school. RALLY child care is licensed by the State of Alaska. For more information please see our website. More information can be found here: RALLY – Juneau School District (juneauschools.org)
Summer Theatre Arts Rendezvous (STAR) – Perseverance Theatre
This five-week program taking place July 18th-August 6th is perfect for young actors who are excited about theatre and performance. As a theatre training program, STAR is also a great opportunity for young people with little to no experience. In addition to rehearsals, students will participate in daily workshops on voice, movement, and acting technique. Students will perform one of three plays. Find more information here: STAR 2022 | Perseverance Theatre (ptalaska.org)
Eagle River United Methodist Camp
ERUMC is a year round Wilderness Community Camp and Retreat Center open to all, religious and secular. We are available to large groups and to individuals we cater to all types of events. Call us today to find how we can serve you and share our backyard. Come out and visit our camp, nestled among the Spruce and the Hemlock. Eagle River United Methodist Camp (ERUMC) is pleased to open our retreat center to the community, and we are proud to host 3 camps this year. Find more information at: Programs — Eagle River United Methodist Camp
STEM AK Camps – JEDC
Hundreds of children enjoyed Juneau Economic Development Council’s summer STEM camps last year. Make this summer count for your child! JEDC offers a rich array of STEM camp opportunities to kids entering grade two through nine in locations around Southeast Alaska. More information can be found here: 2022 STEM Summer Camps | STEMAK (jedc.org)
Juneau Fine Arts Camp
Juneau Fine Arts Camp is an opportunity for children entering kindergarten – 6th grade to participate in a wide range of fine arts classes. From printmaking to theater, from cooking to dance, children can explore, learn, and create under the guidance of professional artist teachers. Choose from morning sessions (9am-noon), afternoon sessions (12:30-3:30pm), or full day options. Pre-camp care will also be available. More information is available here: Fine Arts Camp 2022 – Juneau Dance Theatre
Glacier Bible Camp
Do you like kayaking, campfires, archery, amazing food, or meeting new friends? Then Glacier Bible Camp might be the place for you! Our theme this year is FISH and throughout the week of July 18-23, we will play games, make crafts, sing songs, and perform some funny skits around this theme. Glacier Bible Camp is an overnight camp open to kids from all faith backgrounds in 5th-12th grade. Kids going into 5th-9th grade will be campers, those going into 10th grade will be counselors-in-training, and kids in 11th grade and up will serve as counselors. Camp starts Monday July 18th and ends Saturday July 23rd at Eagle River Scout Camp. More information and registration can be found at https://sovlutheran.org/events/glacier-bible-camp-2022-fish/2022-07-18, as well as a wonderful article about Glacier Bible Camp that was published in the Alaska Synod Newsletter. Feel free to email [email protected] or call (907) 789-4093 if you have any questions.
Day Camp- Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Day camp is a program that allows kids to explore and engage in fun activities organized around a weekly theme. From science to music to art, kids are able to participate in cool projects, play games, and dig deeper into the world around them. Activities in the past have included building and launching rockets, growing and harvesting fresh vegetables in the garden, learning and playing a piece of music as a group, and making awesome crafts! Day camp is from 1:30-3 pm every Tuesday and Thursday starting June 28th and ending August 25th at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. The program is designed for kids in 3rd-6th grade and registration is free but limited to the first 20 kids who sign up! You can register online at https://sovlutheran.elvanto.net/form/940a9192-75b7-4da1-b983-907e49c6b970 and feel free to email [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Whether your child will be joining us on the athletic fields, in the classroom or virtually form home, we look forward to helping them enjoy a safe, happy, and healthy summer camp experience as part of our 2022 Kids on Campus program.
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Aug. 1 – 5
Summer Academy Morning Camps
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Loving Literacy
Rocket Kart Racers: Design a Mario Kart Style Game
Underground Explorers
Summer Academy Afternoon Camps
American Girl Doll Camp
Babysitting Skills and Activities for the First-Time Babysitter
Claws, Codes and Constellations
Diamond Dotz Artwork
Jewelry Making
Rocket Kart Racers: Design a Mario Kart Style Game
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Circus Theatricks
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Summer Academy Morning Camps
Board Game Mania
Bubbling Beakers
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Crochet Camp
Fairy Tale Camp
Human Conflict as Depicted in Cinema
Red Hot Robots
Wellness Camp
Summer Academy Afternoon Camps
Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite Style Video Game
Board Game Mania
Bubbling Beakers
Candy Making
Crochet Camp
Fairy Tale Camp
Human Conflict as Depicted in Cinema
Red Hot Robots
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Circus Theatricks
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Summer Academy Morning Camps
Frozen Fanatics
Handstamp Card Making
Holidays Around the World
JavaScript Developer Jam
Red Hot Robots
Summer Academy Afternoon Camps
American Girl Doll Camp
Handstamp Card Making
Holidays Around the World
JavaScript Developer Jam
Red Hot Robots
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Circus Theatricks
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Children’s camps in the Samara region – tours, prices 2023
List of children’s camps in the Samara region for children and teenagers – choose the best! Prices for tours, photos, rating and reviews of parents. Free booking of tours with the possibility of cancellation.
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This page contains a complete list of children’s camps in the Samara region. For convenience, all camps are divided into regions and categories. On the page of each profile, we tried to collect the following information: phone number, official website, e-mail address, shift schedule, tour prices, photos. Parents can leave feedback about their child’s vacation!
Summer camps for children
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Holidays in the children’s camp can be combined with studies, sports and creativity.
Sometimes the organizers additionally offer something quite extraordinary: for example, to participate in video game tournaments or learn how to ride an ATV. We have collected 6 summer camps that can surprise you with a non-banal program.
First Cyber
Age: 10-18 years old Location: Krasnodar Territory, resort city of Anapa, Sukko How much: 55,700—57,700 R More details: on the official website of
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First Cyber is a brand of e-sports children’s camps on the seashore. There are three camps to choose from, each dedicated to a specific PC game: Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Minecraft. The organizers promise not only to teach all the subtleties of the chosen game, but also to hold sports events and take them to the beach – the child will not sit at the computer all the time.
During the shift, children have the opportunity to participate in a Dota 2 or Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament with a prize pool of more than 1,000,000 RUR. Tournament matches are broadcast on Twitch, so parents can cheer on their child online.
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The shifts are small – two weeks each. During this time, children will live in an air-conditioned building with swimming pools and sports grounds, and they will also be provided with five buffet meals a day.
Kosmos.camp
Age: 12-17 years old Where is it: Moscow Region, Star Town How much it costs: 115 000 R more details: on the Official website
Source: Kosmos. If a child dreams of becoming an astronaut, then Kosmos.Camp is a great option for a summer vacation. Camp participants will live in Star City and go through a real space program at the Cosmonaut Training Center. Once upon a time, Yuri Gagarin himself trained here.
The camp program is based on the selection system for cosmonauts of world space agencies, which was adapted for teenagers. The children will study the insides of space stations, practice on flight simulators and even solve problems in zero gravity: the camp has a special aquarium that simulates zero gravity conditions. But you won’t have to swim there – just turn the nuts through the gloves of the suit. All this is done together with experts led by cosmonaut Sergei Ryazansky.
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Federation Camp
Age: 8-18 years old Location: Krasnodar Territory, Sochi, Krasnaya Polyana; Moscow, Skolkovo Innovation Center How much it costs: in Sochi – from 120,000 R, in Skolkovo – from 136,000 R More details: on the official website of
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Federation Camp is a network of children’s camps, which focus on English classes and international relations. For example, there are the Young Translator and Diplomacy and History of Russia programs. Diplomats, ambassadors, consuls, representatives of Skolkovo and CEOs of companies were announced among the speakers and mentors.
In addition, children can choose to study architecture and business culture, take up music, or even make their own film in the Movies and Stars program. English was not enough here either – each program includes classes with teachers from MGIMO, Moscow State University, Moscow State Linguistic University and Cambridge University.
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Children’s camps where they will learn how to cook, program and make films
There will also be time for a simple vacation: the organizers promise sports events and excursions, and if you choose a camp in Sochi – also trips to the beach. They feed in the camps in the buffet format, and the children will be accommodated in comfortable double rooms.
Pilot CAMP
Age: 10-17 years old Where is: Krasnodar Territory, All -Russian Children’s Center “Orlenenok” How much it costs: dated 93,000 p Read more: on the official website
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Pilot camp is a technical sports camp for children. Here they arrange test drives on ATVs, buggies and mountbikes, hold master classes with riders and relax on the sandy beach. Everything is not limited to wheeled transport – classes are also conducted on the water. A child can learn how to drive a jet ski and make their first swim on a SUP board.
Camp participants will get acquainted with the basics of mechanics, learn traffic rules and learn how to perform the main types of repair work and maintenance of equipment. Each shift provides 60 hours of daily practical and theoretical classes. Safety has also been taken care of: classes are conducted by professional instructors and athletes, and suitable protective equipment is provided for driving vehicles.
Children won’t be bored in the evenings either. The organizers promise concerts on the summer stage, discos, watching films in the open air and traditional summer camp leisure activities – songs with a guitar by the fire.
Aviation camp
Age: 15-18 years old Where is it: Moscow Region, Drakino airfield How much it costs: 91 000 R Read more aviation program from the brand of children’s camps Komandor Camp. The organizers offer teenagers to undergo professional training for pilots and learn the basics of aerobatics on Yak-52 and Eurostar sports aircraft.
Participants are waiting for practical exercises that take place at a real airfield. Aircraft control is taught by experienced instructors – prize-winners and world champions in aerobatics. Six flights are planned for each camp participant, accompanied by an instructor, and at the end of the course, each child will pass an exam and receive a flight book.
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Children will live in holiday homes in rooms for three or four people. There are four meals a day and the opportunity to choose a vegetarian menu or exclude foods that the child is allergic to. In addition to flying activities, there will be regular activities: sports games, swimming pool and quests. 9Ol000 — a camp with the study of the Chinese language and acquaintance with the culture of the Middle Kingdom. The program includes daily thematic classes on the history of the country — the organizers promise a complete immersion in the traditions and life of the Chinese.
Language classes are held with native speakers, and teleconferences with teachers from Chinese universities are held at cultural master classes. And for the participants of the camp there will be an open lesson from the world wushu champion.
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What Is Heritage? The Meaning of Cultural Identity • FamilySearch
Defining what is your heritage means understanding your inherited sense of family identity. Explore these questions and activities to strengthen and better express your own sense of heritage.
Defining Your Heritage
The word “heritage” brings to mind different ideas for different people—and it should. Heritage is a person’s unique, inherited sense of family identity: the values, traditions, culture, and artifacts handed down by previous generations. We absorb a sense of our heritage throughout our lives as we observe and experience the things that make our family unique. Although not every inherited trait, tendency, or tradition is positive, we generally consider heritage to be the positive and meaningful elements of our family’s identity that we incorporate into our own lives and pass along to succeeding generations.
Heritage can express itself in many ways. Some families define their heritage primarily as their ethnic, cultural, or national identity. Other families can point to values that have been passed on, such as a love for education, participation in community life, a strong work ethic, or religious devotion. People may feel that an inherited aptitude—such as for music or mechanics, athletics or art—is part of their heritage.
How to Discover Your Heritage
Some people have a strong sense of their heritage. They can point to a flag hanging proudly nearby or repeat stories and traditions shared by their parents or grandparents. Some have a confident sense of the unique interests,occupations, or values found in their family.
Others may have to look a little more closely to identify traces of heritage in their lives. Asking the following questions may help people discover elements of their family’s unique legacy in their lives:
How would I define my ethnic, cultural, or national identity? How does this identity shape my sense of who I am?
What traditions or rituals do I observe, either in everyday life or on special occasions? Where do those traditions come from?
What are my most prized values, hobbies, or interests? Did my parents, siblings, grandparents, or other relatives share these?
What positive traits, tendencies, or aptitudes would I use to describe my family in general? How do these traits manifest in my life?
What values, traits, interests, or hobbies do I have that I see in my own children or grandchildren or that I would wish to see manifested in younger generations in my family?
Another approach to discovering heritage is to search your family tree and family stories. What nations of origin or ethnic backgrounds are most prominent? If you participate in the FamilySearch Family Tree, it is easy to create a fan-chart view that highlights your ancestral birthplaces, such as the one shown below:
If you already know what countries your family came from, or you just discovered it from looking at your Family Tree, you can dive into learning more about your ancestors’ homelands from the list below.
As you explore your family tree, identify patterns by asking these kinds of questions:
Do historical records show patterns in your family’s occupations, especially jobs relating to certain values, interests, or skills?
Do you see traditions or traits echoed in the kinds of photos your family takes or what objects they have chosen to keep?
What values or feelings do your most important family stories impart?
If you can attend a family reunion or meet with relatives,consider asking others what is meaningful to them about your shared heritage. Some who seek a stronger sense of cultural or ethnic identity turn to DNA testing. Ethnicity percentages, while not always reliable or specific, may help you discover your ancestral places or cultures of origin. Connecting with DNA matches can reveal heritage that has been passed down through other branches of the family.
What You Can Do to Honor Your Heritage
For many people, the most meaningful way to honor their heritage is to include elements of it in their own lives. They live the positive values they were taught and pass them on to others. They may choose activities or traditions that help them feel connected to their loved ones. Heirlooms, family photos, and other tangible reminders of their heritage may be displayed in their homes. They may also create new traditions that communicate the values they hope will outlive them.
Many who want to honor their heritage spend time learning about and expanding their family tree. They may interview relatives, label old photos, gather family recipes, and write down the stories they discover so as to preserve a more lasting legacy. Some even travel to ancestral hometowns or homelands to learn more about their heritage and feel more connected to past generations.
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Importance of History, Culture & Heritage For kids
Awareness of one’s culture plays a very important role in a child’s development. The cultural heritage of a person is an amalgamation of practices and beliefs passed down from one generation to another. It is not an unknown fact that one’s culture and heritage constitute a major chunk of a person’s identity. Most parents fail to educate their children about their culture and heritage and go on to regret it later. So why is it so essential to ensure your children are aware of their culture? How do you teach your children about their rich heritage? And how will all of it help them become a more grounded and self-confident person? We have all the details! Read on!
Why is culture important in a child’s upbringing?
There are a plethora of reasons as to why you should educate your children about their culture. We bring to you a list of the most common and impactful reasons:
Helps build their identity
This is one of the most important reasons to teach your children about their culture and heritage. Knowing their history, where they hail from, and events that shaped their families, help children build their own identity.
Most children face a lot of trouble creating their unique identity during their teenage years. This can result in them trying to imitate other cultures and values in an attempt to “fit in”. Studies have proven that children who have in-depth knowledge about their culture tend to be more confident and comfortable in their own skin.
Instils values and morals
Every culture or tradition teaches kids strong ethical values and morals. Teaching your kids about values and morals will be more effective if they connect it to something, like their rich cultural heritage. Instead of enforcing values on your kids, educate them about their culture and the morals that it preaches. This will help your kids take a moral path as they grow up. It will also inspire them to do better and be better human beings.
Create unique memories
You are highly likely to remember the time you spent with your family on holidays when it comes to childhood memories. When your children are aware of their culture, they are more likely to willingly participate in family traditions, get-together, and festivals. This helps create unique memories that they are bound to remember way into their adult life. Studies have shown that adults who can remember happy childhood memories are less likely to be depressed or anxious.
Adds more colour to one’s life
Every culture is beautiful and filled with unique traditions. Culture adds spice and colour to one’s lives. Be it through festivals or simple family traditions, you are bound to make life more exciting for your children by introducing them to their culture. These traditions not only make your child happy but also gives them a chance to introduce their best friends to a unique part of their life and bond over it.
Protects culture and heritage
Your children are going to be the ones who carry on your culture and heritage in the future. Educating your children about their culture at a young age builds a sense of responsibility from a young age to protect and carry on this rich heritage. By teaching your kids about culture, not only are you making them strong and independent individuals but you are also protecting your culture.
Builds a strong family bond
Festivals and family traditions give children a great opportunity to connect with their grandparents and relatives. These festivals also help bring families closer and improve their bond. After all, it is hard to sulk at your parents for not getting the latest Ps5 when there is a plate of Ladoos tempting you in the kitchen.
How to teach your children about their culture?
So now that you know the importance of culture and heritage in a child’s upbringing, it is time to delve into the ways of making this happen. Contrary to what many people think, teaching children about their culture is not as hard as they make it seem. All it takes is a little patience and determination to make it happen. Here are 4 simple ways to teach your children about their culture:
Speak in your native tongue
This is one of the best ways to keep your culture alive. If you haven’t done it already, make an effort to teach your kids about their native tongue. The best way to do so is by talking to the native language at home until they pick it up. Additionally, you can also enrol your kids in language classes. This will not only help your child appreciate their culture but enables the ability to speak another language.
Celebrate festivals
Regardless of whether you are in your home country or far away from it, always celebrate your festivals. This is one of the easiest and fun ways to get your children to learn and appreciate their culture. Allow your kids to invite their friends to the celebration and share their culture with others.
Swap the regular bedtime stories for cultural ones
What better way to teach your kids about their culture than through interesting stories? Swap your regular fairytales for intriguing stories from your homeland. These stories not only educate your kids about their heritage but also act as a great tool in teaching morals and values.
Let them indulge in traditional clothing, food, and activities
Encourage your kids to indulge in cultural activities and experiment with traditional food and clothing. Introduce them to traditional art forms and movies from your homeland and try cooking the popular dishes from your culture over the weekend. This step is highly effective in also helping your child figure out what they like and build a unique personality.
What are the steps you have taken to educate your children about their culture and heritage? Let the other parents know in the comments!
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something that is handed down from the past, as a tradition: a national heritage of honor, pride, and courage.
something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion: a heritage of poverty and suffering.
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noting or relating to a product, place, etc., that evokes a nostalgic sense of tradition or history: visitors to a heritage site in the Middle East.
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Rio Tinto Group Chief Executive Officer Jean-Sebastien Jacques will step down amid an investor backlash over the destruction of ancient Aboriginal heritage sites in Australia.
The CEO of mining giant Rio Tinto is forced out following the destruction of an ancient archeological site|Bernhard Warner|September 11, 2020|Fortune
One recent study estimates that only 1% of research on the impacts of climate change on heritage is related to Africa.
Some of Africa’s most important heritage sites will be lost to climate change without intervention|Nick Brooks|August 20, 2020|Quartz
The movement has been led by young Kumeyaay women, who say the government has ignored evidence of the cultural heritage sites they’re now building over.
Border Report: Kumeyaay Band Sues to Stop Border Wall Construction|Maya Srikrishnan|August 17, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Minnesota spends around $39 million on the arts and cultural heritage every year.
Can the Arts Save Rural America From the Recession?|Charu Kasturi|August 16, 2020|Ozy
Jim accidentally pinned a young bicyclist between the bumper of his Chevy C10 and a heritage oak in Palo Alto, California.
When Jesus Freaks Go Bad|Eugene Robinson|August 6, 2020|Ozy
However, being of Arab heritage and Muslim, I’d really love to see an Arab or Muslim James Bond.
Rush Limbaugh’s Fear of a Black James Bond|Dean Obeidallah|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There are six UNESCO biosphere reserves and nine UNESCO World Heritage sites.
An Australian woman in her late twenties told me she was an “honorary Jew” with no actual Jewish heritage.
I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed|Emily Shire|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A more recent phenomenon in the political universe is politicians of Hispanic heritage who are not fluent in Spanish.
Which Potential Candidates Speak Spanish—and Will It Matter?|Eleanor Clift|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Virtually all the southwestern gangs of Mexican heritage (Surenos or Southsiders) are under their control.
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He knew that there was cardiac trouble in his family, but he had never realized before the meaning of his heritage.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
It was only Dutch, a foolish charm, a heritage of barbarity and ignorance, but I was too weary to protest.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
A desire for happiness is our common heritage, he was saying in his richly melodious voice.
The Fifth String |John Philip Sousa
God has given the American people a goodly heritage—the fairest the world has ever seen.
Portrait and Biography of Parson Brownlow, The Tennessee Patriot|William Gannaway Brownlow
And if the monumental record of their virtues be a just one, why did they heirloom on posterity this bitter heritage of swearing?
A Cursory History of Swearing|Julian Sharman
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something inherited at birth, such as personal characteristics, status, and possessions
anything that has been transmitted from the past or handed down by tradition
the evidence of the past, such as historical sites, buildings, and the unspoilt natural environment, considered collectively as the inheritance of present-day society
(as modifier; cap. as part of name)Bannockburn Heritage Centre
something that is reserved for a particular person or group or the outcome of an action, way of life, etcthe sea was their heritage; the heritage of violence
law any property, esp land, that by law has descended or may descend to an heir
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the Israelites regarded as belonging inalienably to God
the land of Canaan regarded as God’s gift to the Israelites
Sources and roots: introducing the child to folk culture
Defectologist teacher Svetlana Tsvetkova and social psychologist Anastasia Shabunova talk about the study of the cultural heritage of their native country, the benefits of local history and the upbringing of patriotic feelings.
2022 was declared the Year of the Cultural Heritage of the Peoples of Russia, and this is no coincidence. Nowadays, honoring and observing folk traditions, handed down from generation to generation for centuries, is not very common. But in difficult times of social change and political storms, turning to the origins and studying native history can introduce a child to folk culture and have a beneficial effect on the development of his personality.
The beginning of the beginnings
Folk culture is a collective concept that includes cultural layers of different eras: from ancient times to the present. Traditional folk culture determines and normalizes all aspects of community life: way of life, forms of housekeeping, customs, rituals, social relationships among members of society, family type, upbringing of children, the nature of the home, development of the surrounding space, clothing, food, relationships with nature, the world, legends. , beliefs, beliefs, knowledge, language, folklore.
An important quality of folk culture is reliance on tradition as a way of collective accumulation of the social experience of a community, ethnic group, group. Introduction to such public knowledge helps the child to feel his belonging to the family, society, country, which instills patriotic feelings from an early age and awakens love for his native land.
The concept of “folk culture” is associated with a variety of everyday associations. In the most general form, we can say that a lot of concepts and objects, in the name of which there is the definition of “folk”, are associated with folk culture in the public mind. They are quite widely represented in culture and language: folk art, folk art, folk wisdom, folk traditions, legends, beliefs, songs, dances, proverbs, folk craftsmen, etc.
We comprehend these concepts from the very first steps, and the sooner we begin to introduce children to the world of folk culture, the better results we achieve.
Associations and symbols
Each country has its own official, state symbols – coat of arms, flag, anthem – and unofficial symbols. From them you can easily guess what area we are talking about. If the postcard shows the Eiffel Tower, then it is from France, and when you see a reindeer, pictures of the North pop up in your imagination.
What is our country associated with?
The first unofficial symbol of Russia is bear . What associations does it evoke? The bear is a predator, one of the largest on the planet. He represents power. On the one hand, the bear seems so clumsy, clumsy, but everyone knows that he can be fast and agile. The bear is also a symbol of good nature: in fairy tales it is always kind, simple-hearted, but if you anger him, he shows rage, heroic strength, and power.
The next symbol is matryoshka . This toy is often bought by tourists as a souvenir. There are two points of view on the origin of its name. First: about the connection of the matryoshka with one of the most common names – Matryona. The second version: the name “matryoshka” comes from the Latin word mater , that is, mother.
Reliability in this case does not matter much. The main thing is to tell the child about it and try to interest him. In addition to knowledge, when getting acquainted with the matryoshka, the baby will receive an excellent educational toy, interacting with which, he will learn to correlate parts of the whole with each other.
Another unofficial symbol of our country – kokoshnik . Throughout its existence, it became either more or less popular, but after the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the kokoshnik became extremely popular. Many foreigners, and not only women, but also men, sat in the stands in kokoshniks.
The name “kokoshnik” comes from the ancient Russian word “kokosh” (chicken, mother hen). Obviously, our ancestors compared this headdress with a chicken comb. That is why it is so bright and beautiful.
Russia also has a musical unofficial symbol – balalaika , in the past a constant companion of holidays and gatherings. The name “balalaika” is related to such words as “balakat”, “balabolit”, “joke”. That is, the name directly indicates the use. The purpose of this musical instrument is entertainment, maintaining a good mood, creating a positive mood.
An integral part of the folk culture of our country is birch . The image of a birch tree is used in many fairy tales and personifies warmth, comfort, kindness.
In addition to symbols common to the country, each region can have its own local sights and legends.
Tell your child about what you think is most relevant at the moment. Moreover, it is important not only to name an object or concept, but also to report some interesting information about it. The main thing is to evoke emotions in the child in response to the story. Then the information received will be remembered for a long time.
Ways of transmission
It is possible to acquaint a child, even the smallest one, with their native history using the following methods and techniques.
1. Reading folk tales. They tell about the former way of life, life, economy. Fairy tales are the most organic way to introduce a young child to history.
2. Looking at illustrations. If we just read the story and do not show the child the illustrations, he may develop his own image of what he heard. Most likely, it will be something modern. And with the help of looking at the illustrations, the child will receive reliable information. Therefore, it is very important not only to read a fairy tale to a child, but also to consider illustrations with him. This technique allows you to direct the perception of the baby to those important moments that we form.
3. Display of antiques. It is good if the family has some old things passed down from generation to generation. When a child touches such objects, he receives impressions that cannot be obtained anywhere else. It can be dishes, old books, napkins, badges, anything. Be sure to familiarize the child with them, let them touch, touch the history. And if you also accompany the “acquaintance” with stories, then this will saturate the child not only with knowledge, but also with vivid impressions. If the family does not have such things, then you can visit the local history museum with your children.
An important rule: if you want to convey some information to a child so that he understands it, realizes it and remembers it for a long time, you need to evoke emotions in him. Feelings and experiences from what he saw and heard with their subsequent discussion is a sure way to form in a child the skills, abilities and character traits necessary for his development.
You can watch the webinar of Svetlana Tsvetkova and Anastasia Shabunova at the All-Russian Week of Parental Competence here.
The influence of cultural and historical heritage on the upbringing of the younger generation
References:
Lysenkova, MV Influence of cultural and historical heritage on the upbringing of the younger generation / MV Lysenkova. – Text: direct // Pedagogy today: problems and solutions: materials of the V Intern. scientific conf. (St. Petersburg, July 2019). – St. Petersburg: Own publishing house, 2019. – S. 28-30. — URL: https://moluch.ru/conf/ped/archive/337/15182/ (date of access: 07.10.2022).
The farther into the future we look,
The more we value the past.
And we find beauty in the old,
At least we belong to the new.
Karamzin N. M.
The system of school education is sensitive to the processes taking place in society. The adoption of Western models of education entails the borrowing of the content of education, Western models of thinking, stereotypes of behavior, worldview. Meanwhile, the great Russian teacher K. D. Ushinsky concluded that the Western school is by no means oriented towards world culture, but towards its own, national culture. A. S. Pushkin, who received an excellent education at the best educational institution in Russia – the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum, wrote to his brother Lev from Mikhailovsky in 1824: “In the evenings I listen to fairy tales and thereby reward the shortcomings of my accursed upbringing.” [1] Today there is no doubt that folk culture, which has socio-cultural dominants, regulates the relationship of a person with reality, should become the basis of the educational system at school. Respect for the historical experience of the people and a sense of belonging to the native people, an active creative orientation of activity, awareness of the need to live in harmony with the outside world – these are the main directions in raising children. “The Russian people should not lose their moral authority among other peoples – an authority worthily won by Russian art and literature. We should not forget about our cultural past”… (Likhachev D.) [2]. That is why the native culture, like father and mother, should become an integral part of the soul of the child, the beginning that generates the personality. And it is necessary to start instilling patriotism from an early age, because the years of childhood are, first of all, the education of the heart. In the work of the Russian people, the special features of the Russian character, its inherent moral values, have been preserved. We have the opportunity to look back and take from there everything that is really valuable and eternal. After all, what millions of our predecessors created by the experience of their own lives cannot be useless.
The tasks for students are: awareness of oneself as a person, acceptance and understanding of one’s own value as a Human, awareness of one’s relationships with the world and one’s place in the surrounding reality, familiarization with the symbolic reality of culture, creative self-realization, aesthetic development. A teacher should be a bright personality, a source of spiritual enrichment for pupils, and students should be partners, striving for a joint search for solutions to the tasks set. Obviously, not only the influence of the teacher on the pupils, but also the pupils on the teacher, which encourages him to professional self-education.
K. D. Ushinsky argued that a person can be brought up only by a person. The richer spiritually, culturally diverse, morally purer the teacher, the brighter the trace that he leaves in the souls of pupils – and, consequently, the more successful and effective the process of “teaching” values will be. Education based on values involves the development of the evaluative sphere of the personality, it naturally relies on emotions and the purposeful cultivation of “higher feelings”: empathy, love, respect, pride, compassion … Emotional and sensual filling of individual spiritual and moral concepts helps pupils to comprehend them not only with the mind, but also with your heart, let them pass through your soul.
Education based on a humanitarian picture of the world requires students to discover the beauty of the world around them, the place and role of a person as a creator in it. This is possible only through introducing children to human culture, understood as a system of universal values and meanings enshrined in its creations. Such initiation can be built through the development of children’s inherent ability for aesthetic perception and creativity – through the game. At the same time, it is important to ensure the possibility of a small creator’s own cultural activity. The full realization of such a goal is impossible, but it is necessary to strive for this as an ideal. However, this does not mean that such a goal is illusory and abstract. She is real. How real are Culture, Goodness, Beauty, although they do not lend themselves to an unambiguous definition. And I am glad that in many of my students there is a spark of love for their country, for their people, and the children never cease to admire and wonder at the world around them. Conducting extra-curricular activities, creativity lessons, performing folk songs, participating in games, round dances, working together with museums under the “Growing Together with the Museum” program, collaborating with creative people, visiting their workshops, children master the circle of artistic images, the language system of artistic culture , and at the same time, each child gradually, imperceptibly for himself, goes through the process of socialization. Complex problems of communication, self-affirmation, creative self-expression in the children’s environment are being solved.
Much attention is paid to the education of patriotism and tolerance. I believe that a citizen and patriot of his country treats other citizens with respect and attention. Work is underway to bring cultures together: songs, dances, fairy tales, traditions of different peoples are organically introduced into events and lessons. It is important that children be travelers, discoverers, creators in this world. Creativity and creative activity determine the values of a person. The activity is focused on creating conditions for the formation of key competencies (communicative, social, informational, activity), on the development of each child’s abilities:
− to systematic successful learning;
− to a conscious and responsible choice;
– responsibility for oneself, loved ones, the world around;
− self-actualization, self-realization.
An example of a student’s work.
Memories from the life of relatives in years
of the Great Patriotic War.
Memory is not just a tribute, boundless gratitude to the heroes, admiration for the feat of millions. It is our daily need to feel our personal involvement in the fate, in life, in the deeds and accomplishments of our people.
My great-grandmother and great-grandfather during the Great Patriotic War lived in Belarus near the town of Disna. They remembered this time with horror and tears in their eyes. The Nazi invaders almost completely destroyed the city of Disna. During the war, many terrible events happened in that area. On October 22, 1941, the Gebitskommissar announced that within half an hour all Jews must move to the ghetto (camp for Jews). Fear and horror seized the population. Belarusians, Jews, Poles lived here together for decades. From the first days, the Germans began to drive the entire Jewish population, right down to the children. The Jews were forced to do unbearable hard work and at the same time they were mocked and tortured in every possible way. Communication with peasants under pain of death was forbidden. Many peasants, despite the danger that threatened them, handed over food to the ghetto.
On December 1, 1941, the systematic extermination of the Jewish population began. On June 14, 1942, many punishers drove a crowd of Jews. The Jews dug their own holes, and the police guarded them. Jews were shot by Germans and policemen. The groan stood as if the sky had collapsed. The children were buried alive in the pits. The shooting continued all day. Approximately 3800 people were shot.
By evening, the pits were filled with corpses to the very top. They were covered with sand. The earth began to move at night. Blood began to seep out of the sand. The Germans ordered to bring lime and fill the hole with it. A whole hill was poured, which turned into a monolith. Some managed to escape from the ghetto and hid in the woods. At night they came to the village, and the great-great-grandmother’s family helped them with clothes and food. Partisans also came to the village at night. They asked to be taken to a certain settlement. Great-grandfather helped them. It was very dangerous, if the Germans noticed this, they brutally cracked down on the population.
On May 9, we often remember the lives of relatives during the Great Patriotic War.
Fomina Evgenia.
To activate the interest of students in various fields of knowledge, and despite the younger age, research work is carried out. The students tried themselves in the role of a researcher at the National State Museum of Art and Music, examining the picture of Makovsky K.E. “Minin on the square of Nizhny Novgorod, calling on the people to donate.”
A fragment of the study of the painting.
Makovsky Konstantin Yegorovich created the painting “Minin on the square of Nizhny Novgorod, calling on the people to donate.” The painting depicts the period of the Time of Troubles, when the country perished in rebellions and strife.
The painting, which is seven meters high and six meters wide, depicts one hundred portraits of people. The action took place at the Ivanovo Congress. All people, both the poor and the rich, made donations. Even a beggar is ready to give his cross.
And how is Minin himself depicted! I think I hear his words.
This picture struck me to the depths of my soul, you feel like a direct hero of events.
Shongin Mikhail
It is from the origins of Russian culture (songs, pestles, fairy tales, epics . ..) that the child draws those human values that influence his life. Therefore, the upbringing of children by the means and the very content of folk culture is an appeal to what the child already owns, since this is transmitted from birth through the melody, grammatical structure and vocabulary of the native language, for which he is internally ready, for which he is open. Children are invited to think and analyze, find cause-and-effect relationships, draw conclusions, consider a phenomenon or an object in its diversity from different angles. From the beauty of nature we move on to the beauty of words, music, and painting. Through beauty to humanity.
By implementing the ideas of the classical pedagogical heritage and introducing innovative technologies, using the main axiological and cultural approaches, I believe that it is possible to develop human nature, consider the versatility of human relations, develop the complex dialectics of the Soul, educate a person – a citizen.
Literature:
Pushkin A. S. Collected works in 10 vols, V.9, L. S. Pushkin. First half of November 1824 From Mikhailovsky to St. Petersburg. (https://rvb.ru/pushkin/01text/10letters/1815_30/01text/1824/1279_96.htm)
Likhachev D. S. Memory overcomes time.// Our heritage, No. 1, 1998.
Ushinsky K.D. Man as a subject of education. Experience of pedagogical anthropology. M.: FAIR-PRESS, 2004.
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Arja van Feldhuizen
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Audience Handbook
Heritage and the public
Schoolchildren have long been an important target group for museums. Thanks to public policy, at least in the Netherlands, cultural institutions have given schools more attention in the last fifteen years. Today, the state places other accents, and austerity measures lead to changes in the field of culture, which means that the model of interaction between cultural institutions and the education system is also changing.
When I was in the fourth grade, we had a school tour about the facades of historic houses in the city center. She became a revelation to me. I very often visited the center with my mother – we bought clothes and other things – but I never looked higher than the shop windows! Now I saw these facades, all completely different, in which small facade slabs with symbols of merchant families and professions of bygone years are inserted. I had no idea that these houses have seen so much and that the city has existed for so long. My city.
Heritage can be a powerful learning aid in the formal education system, provided schools and heritage institutions know each other and schools understand the added value of cultural education. In turn, an employee of a cultural institution who is professionally engaged in educational activities must know how the education system works and understand the practice of everyday school life. Pedagogical frameworks, methodologies, didactics and curricula need to be taken into account, as well as organizational issues such as budget, timetables, teachers’ perpetual overload, travel frequency and distance restrictions. A museum teacher must develop an educational product that clearly corresponds to the level of schoolchildren with all their age characteristics. If this works out, teachers will also see how effectively cultural events help achieve educational outcomes. And, more importantly, students will experience how heritage can inspire and enrich.
From a fiery speech by an employee of the Rijksmuseum’s education department, dedicated to the vast collections of this museum, I remember most of all his last phrase – about what schoolchildren could remember a couple of weeks after visiting the museum: “Ah, this is when Mark vomited on the bus!”
5.1 Cultural and heritage education: concepts and concepts
Cultural education in the Netherlands, as in other Western countries, is traditionally defined as “all forms of education in which culture figures as an end or as a means” . In many schools, cultural education is recognized as a goal: “We will be painting because we believe that children’s mastery of this skill is important.” But schools can also use it as a tool to, for example, develop social competencies or stimulate emotional development.
In the Netherlands, cultural education is divided into art education, heritage education and media education. Arts education is a collective concept that includes educational activities in the following six disciplines:
– Theatre: attendance at performances, skits in the classroom, musicals;
– Fine arts: painting, drawing, visiting art museums, sculpture, art history;
– Music: playing an instrument, singing, making music, attending concerts and musicals;
– Dance: dance classes in the classroom, attending dance performances;
– Literature: reading, using the library, reading aloud, writer in class.
– Audiovisual education: film, photography and video;
Heritage education includes teaching through heritage and learning about heritage. In practice, this discipline is often confused with history. In the case of heritage, it is always about traces of the past that we consider worthy of being preserved for the future. This assessment is made by a certain group of people in terms of the functioning of the heritage in the present. It is something other than an objective meaning that meets scientific criteria – something that is characteristic of such a subject as history. There, children just learn to think from a historical distance.
Cultural heritage can be important on several levels:
• Heritage for a particular person – a family tree, things that are inherited, things that are close and therefore can be presented already at the level of preschool education;
• Environmental heritage – something related to the history of a village or city and can be a good addition to subjects such as history or geography;
• World heritage – the heritage of one’s country (or world heritage – of all mankind). In addition to history and geography, it is also combined with social science.
The Erasmus University of Rotterdam conducted a study on how heritage education contributes to the development of historical knowledge. Researchers have identified different points of view on the past, and education in the field of cultural heritage has been recognized as one of the ways to perceive one’s own culture. Students learn to operate with such dimensions as time, space and significance, while they are affected at three levels: sensory (smell, sight, touch, hearing and taste), affective (emotions, feelings) and cognitive (thinking, reasoning). They are encouraged to assign personal significance to heritage, thereby developing a historical consciousness in students.
In the Netherlands, this method of teaching is mainly used to teach people to look at an object or phenomenon from different points of view. In other countries, it is also used to make students aware of the identity of their country and feel that they belong to a group. In this case, the events of the past are seen as a reason to be proud of one’s history. Therefore, at international meetings, the Dutch approach to education in the field of cultural heritage often requires additional explanations.
Archival education is something completely different. Unlike education in museums or other cultural heritage institutions, the “what” question is central here. The user is given the opportunity to interpret the contents of the archive fund, considering it from two points of view: from the point of view of the history of its occurrence and according to the principle of ordering, laid down by those who formed the archive. In this case, the most important question will be: “What is the value of the information that I found?” Historical and cultural value is the value from the point of view of the archival collection, while the exhibition value can be assigned primarily to individual archival documents. The most important goals of archival education are to learn to separate these two types of value and thereby learn to understand the essence of the archival institution.
Media education is an even broader concept. Firstly, because we are talking here about a variety of means of communication, such as cinema, photography, radio, books, newspapers, the Internet and social networks. But it is also broad in purpose – to equip students with the necessary knowledge, to prepare them to be able to think critically and approach everything creatively in a complex and changing world saturated with media:
• Being knowledgeable: how does it work?
• Think critically: is what I’m told true?
• Be creative: how can I apply it?
In education, there is the concept of “media literacy”, which is related to the first two aspects (handling the media skillfully and critically). This is also important when working with resources related to the field of cultural heritage. Libraries are often partners of schools in organizing media literacy classes.
Fig. 23. Various forms of cultural education
The division into education in the field of heritage, arts and media may seem clear and precise, but in practice neither in the cultural sector nor in the education system is there a complete understanding of what “cultural education” is. In the case of museums, the answer to this question depends on the nature of the collection. Thus, art museums are more related to art education, historical museums are more related to heritage education, but the 17th century cityscape has both historical and artistic value. And where should the Museum of Communication be placed?
Traditionally, almost all provinces and major cities in the Netherlands have art centers that support art education. Many of these centers began to coordinate cultural education. In the case of art disciplines, this is natural, but often they do not have professional knowledge in the field of heritage and media. Therefore, in practice, heritage is sometimes treated as the seventh direction of art education, which does not always correspond to the own tasks of education in the field of heritage. Embedding media education is even more difficult, so there is rarely a place for it. Often they work only with such an aspect as media art, including it in audiovisual or fine art.
5.2 Cultural education in the Netherlands
The Dutch education system is difficult to explain to foreigners. There is weak centralized regulation here, which is explained by the constitutional freedom of education associated with freedom of religion. As a result, there are many types of schools with a wide variety of content in the curriculum – and hence the forms of education in the field of culture and heritage.
The structure of education is becoming more and more vague. The number of different types of schools is growing, partly due to increased competition in the education market. Teaching methods are also becoming more diverse, which is why, for example, in a history lesson, the same era is passed in different classes. Sometimes methods are completely abandoned, and education is organized according to the thematic principle. Recently, special attention has been paid to gifted students: an increasing number of schools are opening special classes for them.
The content of education and the role of culture in it
The state imposes requirements on the content of education, but uses a wide framework. For the level of primary education, 58 main learning outcomes were formulated, for secondary education – another 58 outcomes. Schools themselves can determine how to achieve these results within the available hours and instructions of the educational inspectorate. The topics of heritage are mainly related to the results of training in the areas of “orientation in art” and “orientation in oneself and the world around.” To help cultural institutions, publishing houses and schools, independent consultants have developed framework curricula that include a heritage module.
How does cultural education fit into all these learning outcomes and core competencies? In this Dutch primary and secondary education are different. In elementary school, cultural education is a well-known concept. It also includes education in the field of heritage, as we explained above. Within the framework of the subject “World around us”, schools also pay attention to heritage, both in relation to their environment and without it. The teacher can use historical and cultural teaching both instead of direct teaching material on this subject, and in addition to it.
Fig. 24. Pictograms used in education for ten historical eras according to the Canon of Dutch History
In a very different way, cultural education is built into secondary school. “Culture” is included in the subject “Cultural and Art Education”, which was introduced in the 1999-2000 academic year to familiarize teenagers with culture and cultural institutions. In addition, the basic curriculum of the secondary school includes classes in such art disciplines as music, dance, drama and visual arts (handiwork, drawing, textile work and audiovisual education). Cultural heritage does not have its own place, but aspects of it can be included in subjects such as history, geography or civics, or, depending on the teacher, in Cultural Arts Education.
Collaboration and networking
Although attempts to bridge the gap between education and culture have been made for two decades, in practice they are still two different worlds with their own tasks and terminology. However, thanks to per capita financial incentives, cultural education is included in the school curriculum, and every school has at least one cultural coordinator. Curricula have been drawn up, coordinators are assisted in their work by local networks, a lot of useful information can be found on a special website.
What was the result of all this effort? Australian professor Ann Bamford in her report “Networks and connections: cultural and arts education in the Netherlands” concludes that the Netherlands is ahead of other countries in cultural education. It turned out that school coordinators work successfully, and cultural institutions raise the level of secondary education. At the same time, Bamford points out the vulnerability of cultural education, since it is not yet sufficiently rooted as part of the main activity of the school.
More and more “art menus”, cultural programs, “museum + school” programs and others are springing up at the local and regional level – as soon as they are not named locally! Most often there is a single focal point, such as the local arts center or someone in the municipality. The filling of the programs takes place through the joint efforts of the employees of the educational institution and representatives of the cultural sector.
When creating such projects, the following aspects should be taken into account:
• Discounts and other benefits of scale – the same scheme applies to many schools;
• Facilitate the work of schools and cultural institutions through centralized coordination, up to ordering buses;
• Ensuring that every student visits cultural institutions. Even if an individual teacher does not consider such events important, the class still goes, because the matter is organized at the level of the entire school;
• Continuity – if schools participate once, they continue to participate year after year. This pays off the cultural providers’ investment in creating new programs.
Such programs are going like clockwork, they are loved in the education system, so they are successful. But at the same time, there is no room for the individual needs of those schools that want to consciously use elements of culture in their curriculum. In other words, such collective programs correspond more to the first scenario than to the second and third ones (see Fig. 25). Often, cultural institutions benefit from collective programs; in some museums, these programs provide more than half of the total number of school visitors. However, the independence of the coordinating organization can also be a problem. It is precisely because of such massive programs that it is difficult to introduce other programs in schools. In addition, many local cultural programs have recently been called into question due to budget cuts.
Fig. 25. Three scenarios for cultural education from the report Hart(d) voor Cultuur, 2003
The next step has now been taken in the state policy towards cultural education. The national program “Cultural education – qualitatively” is aimed at securing cultural education as an integral part of the work of both the education system and cultural institutions. Programs are being implemented in all provinces and large cities to encourage schools to view cultural education not as something extra, but as a means of personal development of children. It is at a time when public opinion and educational inspectorates are placing such emphasis on language and mathematics, on the “effectiveness” of teaching, that many teachers feel the need to develop other qualities in schoolchildren. The key concept here is creativity: if cultural education can enhance the creative potential of schoolchildren, then they will learn to think more flexibly and find innovative solutions, and master the skills of the 21st century necessary for life in an ever-changing society.
“Culture in the Mirror”
The new program “Cultural Education – Quality” continues the research program “Culture in the Mirror”, in which cognition specialist Barend van Heusden from the University of Groningen studied the relationship of cultural education with education in general and with stages of student development. What is the child capable of and at what age? How can children not only learn about culture, but also reflect on what it means to them? What skills do they need to acquire to be able to think creatively? And what means (including means of communication) should they master?
This requires better interaction between providers of cultural content and the education system. It is recommended to check the proposed topics for compliance with the educational needs and the level of development of the target audience. Cultural content providers (museums) should also pay attention to the means of communication (media skills) students have. In addition, the cultural institution and the school must respect the interests and tasks of each other and fix the agreements in writing.
Many institutions of culture and art have enthusiastically embraced the program “Culture in the Mirror” and its theoretical foundations. This is due to the need to recognize the importance of cultural education. But it is still difficult to say whether schools will work under this program in the coming years. Nevertheless, all project participants stated in 2012 that the mere opportunity to think together about the place of culture in education is of great value: “I now understand better what I do and why”; “It expands my vision of the entire education system as a whole”; “Cultural education is no longer an addition, but a full-fledged part of the curriculum.” The role of the cultural industry, and therefore cultural institutions, is changing dramatically: now it is not schools that are concerned about how to use the content we offer, but we, as a cultural partner of schools, are thinking about how we can contribute to school education using our unique qualities and experience. Especially – a contribution to the cultural and creative development of children. Schools expect from us what teachers cannot give.
5.3 Best practices
How does the student perceive heritage? In many educational programs, a visit to a museum or heritage site is preceded by preparatory lessons, followed by reflection at school. Good preparation is of the utmost importance. If learners already know the context, there can be no massive transfer of information on the spot, allowing optimal use of the unique learning environment that is heritage. During reflection, students recall their feelings experienced during the visit, thereby closing the circle of the learning process. What is the best way for a museum educator to arrange a school visit? There is a whole arsenal of methods and didactic forms of work, which are mainly based on the educational experience of museums. Some of them are presented below (for excursion work, see section 6.2).
Game search expedition (quest) and interactive educational guide
Route maps and other forms of textual materials used for educational purposes, as a rule, are supplied with tasks. With their help, students are actively engaged in the work. This is convenient for teachers, because they know in advance what will be covered, and convenient for heritage institutions, because in this way they can serve a relatively large number of students. To make a good quest requires a separate skill. The secret lies in diversity: both questions and answers should have a very different form – preferably as visually as possible. The quest should always be tested in advance before offering it to students.
After a short briefing for the archives officer, I helped him divide the students into groups and lead each group to its starting position. As their teacher, I know children better than anyone. Arriving at the start, they immediately set to work – it was clear that the guys were used to this at school. They were very passionate and forgot about everything in the world. Team changes also went smoothly. The tasks really activated the work of schoolchildren, it was not a “sleep at the neighbor’s” level. Archivists did a great job! I was there to give a little help to groups that were at an impasse. They know that tomorrow at school we will continue this theme, and this contributes to their motivation today.
As for interactive educational guides, the British specialist in museum pedagogy Graham Talboys does not recommend using them if you do not master the art of compiling them to perfection. After all, you really need to think through and evaluate everything in advance, based on the perception from the visitor’s point of view and not forgetting all the practical nuances. The end product must be flawless. Maybe that’s why the interactive guide is the acme of a museum teacher: if you are good at it, then you have completely mastered your craft. Text accompanying material is not very popular with specialists in cultural heritage. As a rule, it is considered outdated and not very effective. Nevertheless, after excursions, this is the most common tool for working with schoolchildren. The fact is that museums do not always have such a luxury as a special employee or new media technologies, so most museum educators use textual materials.
Again I got a call from below, from the administrator: who admitted that teenagers run around the halls without supervision, stand on their heads, instead of doing their tasks? Not a single teacher is visible, and assignment sheets are lying in the trash can. Stop learning, they decided. I, as a museum educator, have to come and put things in order…
Practical work
Practical work, as a rule, pleases educators. It increases the involvement of students in the process, and hence the chances that the learned will remain in memory. The classic form, still popular among art museums, is workshop sessions, usually preceded by a guided tour of the museum. However, practical work can be very different, including in exhibition halls: from photographing, role-playing games and drawing to actions with models, computer games, etc. But this should not be just fun: students should understand what they are doing well. The work must be meaningful.
Immediately after the greeting, the teacher divided the class into seven groups. I, as the mother of one of the students, was also included in one of the groups. We started by cleaning copper utensils in an antique kitchen. When the bell rang, we moved to the old school, where a volunteer taught the children to write on the boards. So we discussed everything that children did a hundred years ago. It was especially funny when they washed diapers “stained” by babies. You notice that the children suddenly realize how much work there used to be. You don’t usually think about it, do you?
Expert methodology
Students delve into a particular topic. Each group has its own subtopic. Then the group switches to other students, each time remaining in the role of experts and organizing excursions to the cultural heritage site. This technique is also very well suited for walking (in particular, around the city).
Use of new media technologies
Cultural visit preparation and discussion materials are increasingly digital. Most schools use interactive whiteboards that show educational materials provided by museums, including images, videos, etc. Schoolchildren also work independently with digital materials on computers or tablets. For cultural institutions with a sufficient educational budget, this opens up new opportunities – from web quests and games to direct communication via Skype. And during the visit, new means of communication can be used, including as part of a wider program. Some archives offer programs using multitouch tables. And with the help of smartphones, students can make their own videos that will be useful during the discussion.
Immersion in special exhibitions for children
Children’s museums have been around for a long time. In the Netherlands, these are, for example, “Villa Zebra”, the Museum of the Tropics for Children (Junior), the Children’s Yard at the Open Air Museum, the “Dick Bruna House”, the Children’s Museum at the Jewish History Museum, etc. As a rule, their target group is children up to twelve years old who come with the class or with the family. However, the methods of these museums can also be used in secondary education, as the practice of the “miracle rooms” of the Municipal Museum of The Hague has shown. Recently, there are more and more expositions specially created for children. For example, the Little Orphanage at the Museum of Amsterdam, the Museum of Resistance for Children or the Mathieu and Rocher exhibition for preschoolers at the Amsterdam Shipping Museum. As a rule, all these expositions are built on the principle of understandability for school groups. Thus, at the disposal of the museum teacher is a much wider repertoire of methods and forms of work that make it possible to interest children.
Try, try and try again. Practice has taught me this. And not to sit and endlessly improve the content, in order to later understand that the children in this object see something completely different – not what I see. Or find out that at this place they are distracted by the installation, which is located around the corner. When you begin to understand exactly how they look, you immediately turn your program on its head, without getting bogged down in assumptions. And so in the end it is much easier to achieve the desired effect.
Success factors
What makes a visitor program successful? A combination of several factors. As in all cases with the viewing experience and impressions that an object of cultural heritage evokes, not everything depends on museum educators. And what they can influence comes down to three points:
1. Content – does it meet the goals, does it have significance?
2. Organization – timing, materials used and all other logistics.
3. Interaction with students and matching their level and interests. This list is useful when evaluating programs; all three points affect each other, and all three, without exception, must be evaluated positively in order for the program to be accepted.
5.4 Helpful hints
Very busy
Contact with schools is not immediately established. The teachers are very busy, and the museum project is just one of many items on their to-do list. You need to write them emails and call them. When teachers get to know you, you will notice that they respond faster.
Too expensive…
Many schools find the programs of museums and other heritage institutions quite expensive. This is not surprising given that your contact persons in schools have a very limited budget. Do not forget that the organization of financial matters in different schools may be different. If visits to cultural institutions are not included in the annual budget, the respective teacher must request permission and funding each time. Including transport, which is usually the largest item of expenditure.
Timetable
Especially at the secondary level, schools are bound hand and foot with timetables, so they can only arrive at a certain moment. It is very difficult to quickly fit a visit to the museum into the schedule, because it means skipping classes for other classes. Some schools have more flexible schedules or special project weeks where all cultural activities can be collected. Elementary school is also bound by the schedule, besides, it is important that children return to school on time, so that parents do not stand and wait for them at the entrance.
Preparing in the classroom
To the dismay of many museum educators, sometimes there is no preparatory lesson at all. And then you come across schoolchildren who do not know anything, and you were preparing to continue on the basis of the content of the introductory lesson … This will not unsettle a good employee of the heritage institution – he must be able to quickly and flexibly respond to changing circumstances.
Discipline
Museum educators often assume that school attendants will keep order, while they themselves will be able to focus on the content. It usually does. But, of course, there are also difficult groups, say, one out of ten. That is life. It is useful to agree in advance with the teachers or parents accompanying the group what you expect from them. At the same time, let’s understand that this is your common task, on which you will work together.
Rehearsals and correction of mistakes
Even nowadays it happens that a museum teacher has to make a program for schools by the opening day of an exhibition. As a rule, in this case the program is not tested, because the exhibition has just been completed. That is, it is impossible to test it. There are always things that you couldn’t foresee (there is no place to place the group, one of the display objects is missing). Or bad words that can be misunderstood, or a form of work that does not give the desired result. In the world of theater, premieres are a common thing, why shouldn’t they be in our sphere too?
Human factor
No matter how well you prepare (try, test), you cannot fully influence how the museum lesson will be perceived by schoolchildren. Among other things, it also depends on personalities, in particular, on school teachers and – if it is not you yourself – on the work of that employee of the heritage institution who meets and accompanies the class. One does it better than the other.
Priority or not?
In most museums, education has long been recognized as a core mission, and the work of museums is aligned accordingly. This gives scope for the activities of museum teachers. In other areas of heritage, this is more difficult. For example, in most archives educational activities are carried out in addition to the main tasks. In one archive it is welcomed, in another it is saved. And monuments of history and culture are not always able to accept large groups of schoolchildren. Institutions that find it difficult to bear the burden of physically visiting schoolchildren may well benefit from the opportunities to produce digital learning materials, as we see in the case of archives.
A report on trends in museum education states that adult visitors, both individually and in groups, have overtaken school visitors as the target audience for museum education activities. The focus of educational programs has become wider, and the museum educator is now also involved in the website, other digital media, events for local residents and is part of groups working on exhibitions. Most museums cannot maintain an entire educational department. Therefore, the museum teacher must understand everything at once. Is it real? Demand for generalists, jacks of all trades, may conflict with the need to specialize in a particular target group.
If you have young kids, you have heard all about slime. While slime is fun to make and even more fun to play with, it can also become a parent’s worst nightmare. Even with the closest supervision, slime can go from the table to the hair within seconds.
Once slime gets into your hair, your kid’s hair, or anybody’s hair, it doesn’t seem to want to come out. Don’t panic, though, as there are several ways to remove slime from hair that are not complicated and use items you probably already have at home.
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Table Of Contents
What is in Slime?
Remove Slime from Hair with Conditioner
Getting Slime out of Kids Hair with Oil
How to Remove Big Globs of Slime
How to Remove Food Coloring Stains from Hair
Remove Slime from Hair with Mayo
How to Get Slime Out of Hair with Peanut Butter
How to Get Slime Out of Clothes
What is in Slime?
Understanding what is in slime is super helpful when it comes to cleaning it. The majority of slime, including homemade slime, is made from glue, Borax, food coloring, and baking soda.
The Borax and baking soda make it hard to use traditional cleaners to remove slime, while the white glue makes it stick to everything, and the food coloring leaves behind the most colorful stains. Another problem with slime is that it is not water-soluble due to the high oil content.
Think about the greasy oil marks slime leaves behind. Not being water-soluble means you need more than just hot water and dish soap to clean it. Luckily, several bloggers have tackled the subject of the best ways to remove slime from hair, clothes, and everything in between.
Remove Slime from Hair with Conditioner
How to get slime out of hair involves warm water and hair conditioner. According to Crayola, who makes silly putty, conditioner is also the best way to get silly putty out of your hair.
How you can use the warm water to break down the slime will depend on where exactly it is in your hair. If it’s on the ends, you can use a bowl of warm water, while if it’s in the middle or top of the head, you will find it easier to jump into a warm or hot shower.
After soaking the hair in warm water, apply hair conditioner with your fingers. Work the conditioner in from top to bottom.
As you work the conditioner into your hair, use your fingers to break up any slime. The oils in the conditioner will break it down, allowing you to pull it from your hair.
With the water running, massage the slime with your fingers and gently pull away as much as you can. Comb through wet hair to further remove any slime.
Once most of it is gone, rinse out the conditioner and shampoo your hair. Knowing how to wash a synthetic wig can also help in removing goop from the hair there.
Getting Slime out of Kids Hair with Oil
Homemade slime recipes need to start including tips on the best ways to remove slime from hair. Vegetable oil and olive oil can also be used to remove slime or similar products from hair. In addition, when dying your hair, you can rub oil along your hairline to keep the dye from staining your skin.
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Apply a little of the oil to the slime. Massage the product in using your fingertips, being careful not to tangle the hair.
Gently comb the hair with a fine tooth comb to remove as much of the slime as you can. Jump into a warm shower and shampoo and condition your hair as usual to remove any remaining residue left behind by the product you used.
How to Remove Big Globs of Slime
Big globs of slime can seem impossible to remove, but with a little work, it can be done. Before you use any product to remove the slime, start by removing as much as possible with just your fingers.
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Vinegar Slime Removal
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2/3 cup white or apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup warm water
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Have the person wear a pair of goggles while standing inside the shower to prevent the vinegar from getting into their eyes. Make sure the goggle strap is not placed over the area affected by the slime.
Mix water and vinegar in a bowl. Pour some of the diluted vinegar onto the hair and massage with your fingertips to work the vinegar into the slime. Continue applying a small amount of diluted vinegar to the hair until gone.
To remove the residue left behind by the slime, take a warm shower, and apply a small amount of conditioner to the hair. Rinse out the conditioner and then shampoo hair as usual.
How to Remove Food Coloring Stains from Hair
Many homemade slime recipes involve food coloring; after all, who wants to play with white slime? When slime gets in the hair, so does the food coloring. In darker hair, the food coloring isn’t that big of a problem, but in lighter hair, the food coloring is one of the worst slime stains to remove.
One way to remove colored slime stains from light colored hair is with a color stripping shampoo, such as Tresemme. You can also use rubbing alcohol and a paper towel. Soak the paper towel in rubbing alcohol and wipe the hair from top to bottom to avoid tangling.
Remove Slime from Hair with Mayo
One of the quickest ways to remove slime from a kids hair is with mayo and a comb. Grab a handful of mayo and work it into your kid’s hair as you would shampoo. Gently comb out your kid’s hair with a comb or brush.
Make sure you are cleaning hair brushes of slime and mayo after each pass. Wash hair as usual to remove any traces of slime and mayo.
How to Get Slime Out of Hair with Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is one of those lifesaver products that you always want to have on hand. Peanut butter not only removes chewing gum from a person’s hair, but it is also the best way to get silly putty out of your hair as well as slime.
Apply peanut butter to the putty or slime and allow to sit for several minutes. Use your fingers to remove gum, putty, or slime. Shampoo and condition your child’s hair as usual.
How to Get Slime Out of Clothes
Getting gum out of clothes is similar to getting slime out of clothes. First, remove as much excess slime as possible from the clothes. Next, apply a generous amount of dish soap (Dawn works best) to the stain.
Run a steady stream of water and gently rub the fabric together under the water stream. Scrub until the slime stain is gone. Wash the clothes as directed without having to worry about slime chunks spreading to your other clothes.
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How to Get Slime Out of Hair, Using Only Items You Already Have at Home
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How to Get Slime Out of Hair, Using Only Items You Already Have at Home
By PureWow Editors
Published Sep 13, 2020
Your kids are obsessed with slime and it’s not hard to see why: The ooey, gooey and ridiculously sticky stuff provides endless hours of entertainment for a variety of age groups. Add in the fact that it’s budget-friendly and easy-to-transport, and it’s no wonder that slime consistently ranks as one of the hottest toys of the year. In fact, the only downside is that, well, it’s extremely ooey, gooey and sticky. This means that it’s practically impossible to get out of clothing, upholstery, carpeting and—worst of all—hair. But don’t freak out the next time your toddler decides to see what happens when she rubs the stuff all over her baby brother’s head. Here’s our handy guide on how to get slime out of hair using common household items—none of which are scissors.
How to Get Slime Out of Hair with Shampoo and Conditioner
When it comes to removing slime from hair, start simple with shampoo and conditioner. But there’s a trick to this method: Use conditioner first and then suds up with shampoo. Why? Because most conditioners contain oil, which is exactly what you’ll need to combat all that ooey-gooeyness. Here’s what to do:
1. Rinse hair in warm water. 2. Apply a generous amount of conditioner to slime-soaked strands. 3. Massage the product into the hair and use a fine-tooth comb to gently remove pieces of slime. Wash the comb as you continue to remove the slime. 4. Rinse the conditioner out of the hair. 5. Apply shampoo to hair and create a lather by massaging the product into the scalp. 6. Rinse the shampoo out and dry hair normally.
How to Get Slime Out of Hair with Mayonnaise
Remember what we said earlier about oil being just the thing to combat slime? Well, your favorite sandwich spread just so happens to be loaded with the stuff. It may sound weird but cleaning expert Jolie Kerr swears by the mayo method. (BTW, per the American Academy of Dermatology, using this type of oily substance will also remove that wad of chewing gum from your kid’s hair!) Here’s how it works:
1. Add a couple of spoonfuls of mayonnaise to the affected area. 2. Gently massage the mayo into the hair using your fingertips, going from root to shaft. 3. Use a fine-tooth comb to gently remove pieces of slime, again making sure to clean the comb as you go along. 4. Once most of the slime has been removed, use the conditioner-shampoo method above to remove any leftover sticky stuff. Tip: Use a nice-smelling shampoo and conditioner to nix any lingering odors on your kid’s scalp. (Hey, nobody wants to smell like lunch.)
No mayonnaise in the fridge? You can substitute with peanut butter and use the same method as above. The oil in the PB works in just the same way as mayo and should help coax the slime out of the hair.
How to Get Slime Out of Hair with Oil
You know the drill by now—oil is slime’s mortal enemy and the key to detangling your mini’s tresses. For this method, you can use almost any cooking oil you have lying around, including olive, avocado, canola and vegetable.
1. Gently massage a few spoonfuls of oil into the slimey strands, moving in the direction of hair growth. 2. Once the slime starts to loosen, use a comb to tease it out. Rinse the comb as you brush through the hair. 3. Use the conditioner-shampoo method to remove any remaining slime, then clean hair as usual to get rid of the oily residue.
How to Get Slime Out of Clothes
Your kid was playing with slime and then proceeded to give you a giant hug, smearing the brightly-colored goop all over your favorite sweater. Annoying? Yes, but not a complete disaster. We asked cleaning expert Mary Marlowe Leverette how to get slime out of clothes and her top recommendation was to mix an oxygen-based bleach (such as OxiClean, Nellie’s All Natural Oxygen Brightener or OXO Brite) with cool water and then soak your clothing in the mixture, per product instructions. Once the solution has worked its magic (try to let it soak for at least eight hours), toss the garment in the washing machine for a spin (check the label for care instructions) and it should be good as new, says Leverette. Just make sure you remove any dried slime first with a dull knife or the edge of a credit card and remember that you should never rub a slime stain, since this will push the stuff deeper into the fabric.
One More Thing…
Now that you know how to get that wad of slime out of your kid’s locks and your clothing, may we offer a suggestion for the future? Invest in some non-sticky slime for the playroom. By making your own slime without glue, your kids can have all the fun, without turning your home (or their fresh haircuts) into a sticky mess. Extra bonus: Not all store-bought varieties of glue are non-toxic, so if you’re going the DIY route then eliminating the glue altogether is your safest bet. This recipe only calls for shampoo, food coloring and cornstarch (plus some glitter if you’re feeling bold). Grab some measuring cups and spoons and let your kids get in on the DIY fun. Your finished product should stay damp enough to play with for about five days. When it starts to dry and crack, then it’s time to toss it.
Top 10 Ways to Get Slime Out of Kids’ Hair • The Koala Mom
As a parent of four girls with long hair, I can say that few things are worse than something sticky tangled in a braid or ponytail. Usually, ice cream, lollipops and glue wash out of the girls’ hair with a generous portion of shampoo. Slime, however, is another matter. If your child has been playing with slime and has gotten it somehow tangled into their hair, here’s what you can do to get the slime out of your kid’s hair.
What is slime?
Slime is a mixture of hazardous chemicals like borax, artificial colors, and glue. It’s often marketed as “putty” with different other ingredients added such as minuscule metal beads or glow-in-the-dark paint. It usually has a soft texture and is fun for kids to play with (until it gets dirty or stuck in their hair). If anything, slime is not easy to remove without proper techniques.
It’s also important to note that slime is harmful to your hair. It should be removed as soon as possible. It can lead to early balding, hair damage and hair fall.
Here are the top 10 ways to get slime out of hair.
How to get slime out of kid’s hair
Hair oils
Oils that can be used for hair have excellent repellent properties for the ingredients that make up the slime. They act on the glue present in dirt and start its breakdown so that it gets removed easily. The following steps should be followed for safe removal of slime using oil.
Take any good quality oil.
Smear the hair with the oil gently.
Keep the oil on your hair for thirty minutes. (Have your child read a book or turn on a TV show.)
Gently comb the hair to get the slime out of it.
Oil is a natural method for cleaning hair and has minimum side effects.
Shampoos and conditioners
Shampoos and conditioners can also be used to remove slime from your child’s hair. If your kid loves having baths, this could be a great option for getting the slime out of their hair.
Start your child’s bath. Wet their hair. Apply the condition first and let it sit for about ten minutes (while they play in the tub). After that, comb your child’s hair gently, which will remove the slime. You may want to start with a wide-tooth comb here or try to work some of the slime out with your fingers.
Then you’ll want to shampoo your child’s hair and apply conditioner again. When your child is done their bath, they should also be slime-free!
Vinegar
Vinegar is a natural killer of gum. It acts on the slime and promotes its easy removal. Here’s how to use vinegar to remove slime from your child’s hair:
Take a pot and pour some vinegar into it.
Dilute the vinegar by two times with the help of water.
Dip the affected area of your hair in it.
Wash your hair after twenty minutes with a good quality shampoo.
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is another oil found in most pantries that can be used to remove slime from hair. (If your child has a peanut allergy, please don’t use this method.) If you do have peanut butter handy, here’s how to use it to remove slime:
Scoop some peanut butter into your palm.
Apply it on the slime and adjacent area.
Wash the hair after thirty minutes of application to get maximum results.
Mayonnaise
This is another natural method to remove slime from hair. Mayonnaise is thickened oil that may be less messy to apply to hair than other oils. Apply the mayonnaise on the hair and start combing the hair gently for two to three minutes. The mayonnaise acts on the slime and makes it easy to remove from the hair.
Brake cleaner
Brake cleaner is one of the productive agents used for many ages to remove slime from hair. It has antioxidant and bleaching agents, which promote the dissolving of slime. It should be applied in the following way:
Apply the brake cleaner on the affected area of the hair.
Wait for twenty minutes.
Gently comb the area and shampoo your hair immediately after this.
Alcohol
Alcohol is used for ages to remove sticky substances from hair. It has spectacular dissolving properties. It should be used in the following manner to remove slime from hair:
Spray or pour your slime-affected area with alcohol.
Start combing your hair gently for about five minutes.
The slime starts dissolving after two to three minutes.
Immediately wash your hair with distilled water once the slime disappears.
A research carried out by the American College of Dermatology had found that alcohol is one of the safest and cheapest ways to get rid of slime. It acts on the slime and breaks the bond between its molecules. Knowing that, many other manufacturers mimic the same mechanism that alcohol uses to devise slime-removal solutions. While a product designed to remove slime may be more effective, alcohol is always affordable and simpler to use.
Baking soda
Well, well, well, at this point, you might as well ask is there anything baking soda CAN’T do?
Baking soda is a robust base that acts on the slime ingredients and promotes their pain-free removal. It is essential to use the baking soda in the following manner to get maximum effects:
Mix one cup of baking soda in water and stir it.
Dip your hair in the mixture for thirty minutes.
Once the slime starts shedding off the hair, remove it.
Wash your hair with shampoo.
Soap and water mixture
Soap is a powerful cleanser of gum and glue. It is a potent base that dissolves the constituents of slime in it. Here’s how you should be used:
Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
Apply soap on the hair and wait for fifteen minutes.
Rub the slime with your hands until it gets removed from the hair.
Haircut
Sometimes, the slime gets so hard that it becomes almost impossible to remove it that none of the above solutions work.
So, instead of getting harder and harder on the hair and damaging its roots, it is advised to cut the affected hair.
What method should you choose?
Many times, parents are worried and confused at the same time about the choice of remedy to get slime out of their kid’s hair. On the safe side, always go with natural methods. They are safe, productive, and have less harmful effects. Next, pick whatever is most convenient. If you don’t have peanut butter in your pantry, try the mayonnaise. An upset kid doesn’t want to wait for you to run to the store to get a certain product to clean their hair.
If the natural methods fail, now it’s your choice whether to use specialized shampoos, conditioners or get a haircut.
Conclusion
Slime may be fun for kids to play with, but it takes no time to get you in a mess. It should be removed as soon as it gets entangled in hair. Different natural and artificial products are available to remove slime from hair. However, many of the products mentioned above can cause havoc if used without proper instructions.
Above all, in case of any allergy after using the above methods, immediately contact your dermatologist.
Do your kids like playing with slime? Have you ever had to get slime out of your kid’s hair?
How To Get Slime Out of Hair Without Cutting It: DIY Guide
Has your child ever gotten slime in their hair? If so, you know that it can be a real pain to get out. The good news is that there are some tricks and tips that will help!
How To Get Slime Out of Hair: Step-by-Step DIY Guide
Hey, you! The parent with the kid who just got slime in their hair. We feel your pain. Hair and slime don’t mix – we all know that.
Yet, through an odd series of events, slime sometimes makes its way into our hair. Regardless of how slime got in there, what’s important is what you do now to get it out.
In this article, we’ll be diving into several methods you can use to get slime out of your kid’s hair.
Table of Contents
1 How To Get Slime Out of Hair: Step-by-Step DIY Guide
2 Wash It Out Thoroughly with Warm Water
3 Use Everyday Oils
4 Wash Hair with Peanut Butter
5 Use a Diluted Vinegar Rinse
6 Freeze it with Ice Cubes
6.1 Related Articles
Wash It Out Thoroughly with Warm Water
We’ll start with the most effective slime removal method – washing your hair. No other slime removal method comes close.
You may be tempted to wash your hair like you usually would to remove the slime, but that won’t work very well.
When you have slime in your hair, you’ll need to complete a few extra steps, and we will outline every step for you below:
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Use your hands to remove as much slime from your hair as possible. If you jump in the shower with a ton of slime on your hair, you could clog your pipes. So, with your hands and/or a wet towel, part your hair into sections and remove the excess slime.
After removing as much slime as you can in the previous step, hop in the shower and turn on the hot water. It’s essential to get the water as hot as you can take it because the heat of the water is what’s going to break down the slime. It also helps to turn the shower on high pressure to blast away some of the gunk as well. Note: Warm water is best for a child’s hair, since burning your child with hot water would be parent’s worst nightmare.
Now, apply a slippery conditioner to your hair and use it to dislodge the slime. Some people find that they need to use their nails to get the slime out, but that’s not good for the hair. Instead, use a wide-tooth comb to get your hair as detangled as possible, and then use a fine-tooth comb to get the rest of the slime out. Don’t skip the conditioner, because it makes your hair slippery, aiding in the removal of the slime.
Once you feel that you’ve gotten all the slime out, rinse the conditioner and any leftover slime remnants out of your hair. Use hot water for this step as well.
Apply shampoo to your hair, paying close attention to your scalp. At the last minute, distribute the shampoo to the ends of your hair and then rinse well.
Note: If you don’t have shampoo, dish soap or baking soda are reasonable alternatives. Also, if you haven’t already, we recommend watching the video above by YouTuber – Girls with Da Curls washing slime out of her kid’s hair.
Use Everyday Oils
If you want to get rid of slime from your hair naturally, oil can help. Oil breaks down slime, making it much easier to remove with a comb or your hands.
Chances are you’ve got some type of oil lying around your house somewhere. You can use just about any oil, including olive oil, coconut oil, baby oil, cooking oil, vegetable oil, and other oil-based products.
Here are the steps to follow for this method:
Dispense a generous amount of oil into the palms of your hands and apply the oil to your hair and scalp. Massage the oil into your hair, making sure that all your strands are coated in the oil.
Leave the oil on your hair for about 5 to 10 minutes. Within this time, the slime will begin to break down and loosen up.
Use a wide-tooth comb to get the slime out of your hair. Depending on how much slime you have in your hair, this step may take the most time. Be extremely gentle while removing the slime from your hair, as you don’t want to cause damage to your hair.
At this point, you can wet your hair thoroughly, apply your conditioner, and gently comb through your hair. For this step, you can use a fine-tooth comb (only if your hair is thoroughly detangled).
Following the conditioning session, apply shampoo to get any leftover gunk out of your hair. If there’s any left over after the first shampoo session, feel free to shampoo again.
After completing this process, your hair should be slime-free. However, if it is not, repeat the entire process after a couple of days. Sometimes, it takes several sessions to get all of the slime out.
Wash Hair with Peanut Butter
Break out the peanut butter – and not for your sandwich. You may not have been aware, but peanut butter can be used to remove slime from your hair.
Peanut butter is full of oil, which makes it an excellent option for dislodging and dissolving slime.
But it’s important to use the peanut butter correctly to see the best results. If you’re up for a bit of experimentation, we urge you to give this method a try.
In the below section, we will tell you exactly how to use peanut butter to rid your hair of slime:
Spread smooth peanut butter, not crunchy, on your slime-covered hair.
Work the peanut butter into your hair, and then hop into a warm shower and wash it all out with shampoo. You’ll be surprised when you see that the slime is washing out with the peanut butter.
You may need to shampoo twice after putting peanut butter in your hair.
Follow up the shampoo session with a moisturizing conditioner.
The peanut butter method should only be used if nothing else works. The peanut butter gets really messy (like a sticky goo). And, if possible, avoid using chunky peanut butter.
Not only could the nuts get stuck in your hair, but they could get caught in your drain as you rinse your hair out.
Use a Diluted Vinegar Rinse
If none of the previous tips sound right for you, consider using diluted vinegar. It dissolves slime on contact.
For this method, all you need is apple cider vinegar or white vinegar and water. Here are the steps to follow to remove slime with vinegar:
Use your hands to remove as much slime as possible from your dry hair. Focus on removing big globs – you’ll remove the others in the following steps.
Make a vinegar mixture by combining 2 parts vinegar with 1 part water. Combine it in a large container or pot.
Get in the shower and pour the vinegar mixture all over the slime-covered parts of your hair. Make sure that it completely saturates your hair. As you pour the mixture, gently massage it in to dislodge the slime.
Rinse out the vinegar mixture after rubbing it in for a couple of minutes. Then apply conditioner and rub it in the same way you did the vinegar mixture. If needed, use a comb to remove the remaining slime.
Freeze it with Ice Cubes
Ice cubes freeze slime and cause it to crack. So, the ice cube method is worth a shot if none of the previous methods were successful.
Just put an ice cube directly onto the slime to freeze it. You should then be able to comb the slime out of your hair.
If your hair is weak or otherwise damaged, we advise against this method. You don’t want your hair to break when the slime cracks.
NOTE: It’s important to know that the slime may not be completely gone after trying a method just one time. So, don’t be discouraged. Try your chosen method more than once for optimum results. Also, we recommend giving your hair a break before repeating any of these methods. This will help preserve the health of your hair.
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Slime can be notoriously hard to remove, but with the correct information, you can get rid of it with less work than you think. And with the 5 easy methods mentioned in this article, you’re in a good spot. Good luck with your slime-removal efforts!
How To Get Slime Out Of Hair (WITHOUT Scissors!)
Slime is a lot of fun – right up to the moment it splats into someone’s hair. Most slimes are tacky, sticky stuff made of glue and other chemicals. That’s part of the fun, right? Well, not always. In the worst-case scenario, it might get stuck somewhere it shouldn’t.
When slime gets stuck in your little one’s hair, what do you do? If the idea of taking scissors to their hair (or worse, yours) is enough to make you pull your hair out, don’t fret. We know you might not have time to run out and buy supplies, so we’ll be looking at methods for slime removal that you can do with household ingredients. Keep reading to find out how to get slime out of hair.
How to get slime out of hair with household items
DIY slime recipes are fun to make – and what’s more, fun to play with! Your child will love squishing the stuff between their fingers and rolling it around. Most kids would even argue that getting things stuck in slime is part of the fun. There’s nothing fun about slime being stuck in hair, though. Cleaning up slime has to be one of the most hated cleaning jobs, and cleaning slime stuck in hair takes it to a whole new level.
Before we show you a few different methods, let’s look at the basics of slime removal. To break down the sticky ingredients in slime, an oily substance will work best. The oil dissolves the tacky glue and enables you to comb it out of the hair. Because this is quite a messy process, no matter which method you go for, we recommend removing the slime at bathtime – if you can wait that long! It will be much easier to clean your bathroom afterwards, compared to any other part of the home.
WARNING: If you go with the bathtub, take care and make sure no one slips on the oils and other substances.
1. How to get slime out of hair with a comb
Although it feels backwards, using your comb from the bottom of the hair strands will help you pick apart the clumps better. This method helps get knots and gunk out faster, and by holding the strand in your hand, you protect the scalp from getting pulled and tugged as you comb. All you need is a comb and a source of warm running water.
Method:
Holding the hair halfway up the strand, set the comb a few inches above the end of the strand.
Comb down, untangling as you go. If the knots are especially bad, try combing from halfway through or under the knot to unravel them faster.
Every time you unravel a knot, set your comb higher. Then, if you hit another that won’t come out, just put your comb halfway through again.
2. How to use shampoo and conditioner to get slime out of hair
This is our favourite method because everyone should have this product in the house. While you might think to try shampoo for slime removal, because of its cleaning properties, we’re going to start with conditioner. The slippery nature of the conditioner will help break down the bond between the glue and the hair. Afterwards, if you have some around, feel free to use a clarifying shampoo to ensure the slime residue is gone.
This method is an essential final step for all the other techniques we will go on to list – they can get pretty messy!
Method:
Use warm water to rinse your hair.
Apply conditioner to the wet hair. Massage it into your hair while using the comb to work through tangles and pull more giant clumps of slime out.
Coat the slime with conditioner. Use your fingers to pull apart the clump and work the conditioner in.
Finally, wash the conditioner out. If all the slime is gone, use shampoo and wash normally.
How to use cooking oil to get slime out of hair
This trick will use almost any vegetable-based oil: olive, avocado, canola, vegetable, or coconut oil. We always have some to hand, because there are so many other uses for olive oil, too!
Method:
Pour a few spoonfuls directly onto the clump of slime (if you’re using coconut oil, melt it in your hand first).
Massage in the direction of hair growth. You’ll feel the slime loosen – use your comb to tease it apart and separate the strands.
Rinse your comb as you work through the strands to get the clumps out.
Once the slime has disintegrated, use the conditioner-shampoo method to ensure everything is out before washing.
How to get slime out of the hair using mayonnaise
Mayonaise masks are popular for adding moisture back to hair, but did you know that it’s also great for getting slime out of hair?
Method:
Put a couple of spoonfuls of mayo on the slime.
Massage the mayo through the clump, using your fingers and comb to tease it apart. Make sure to clean the comb as you go.
Finish off with the conditioner before the shampoo method and a clarifying wash to make sure you get the sandwich smell out of your hair!
How to remove slime using peanut butter
Smooth peanut butter will work better for this. You don’t want to add more clumps of stuff to clean out of your hair. Crunchy will still work if you’re stuck, though.
Method:
Get a chunk of peanut butter as large as the slime in your hair and work the peanut butter into the slime with your fingers.
Tease apart the slime, working the peanut butter in. Use the comb to untangle any knots and work the peanut butter through.
Finish off by rewashing your hair conditioner to ensure it’s all out. Then wash normally to make sure the peanut butter smell is gone.
How to remove slime using vinegar
This isn’t the best option, in our opinion. Vinegar strips your hair of natural oils because it’s a mild acid. So, while the acid will eat through the slime without eating through your hair, it will also eat all the good oils your hair needs to look and feel good. We love using vinegar for cleaning, but not so much for hair.
The other things in your house, like oil or even mayonnaise, are beneficial to your hair, so we prefer to remove the slime while nourishing your hair. However, if you don’t have anything else on hand and need that slime out right away, you can use vinegar to remove slime by following the steps below.
Method:
Dilute the vinegar with water. The ratio is 2:0.5, meaning that if you use half a cup of vinegar, you’ll add 2 cups of water. A dilution keeps the vinegar from being too strong-smelling and harmful to your hair.
If using this method, make sure to protect the eyes from the solution.
Either pour the vinegar onto your hair, focusing on the slime, or dip into the mixture.
Massage the lump, pulling and working the slime apart. You can repeat with the vinegar solution as needed.
Once you’ve got all the slime out, wash your hair backwards, conditioner first, making sure it’s all out, then wash.
How to use coke to get slime out of hair
You can use coca-cola or any other soda to get slime out of your hair, just like vinegar. However, it’s not recommended. Coca-cola is made with phosphoric acid, making it great for cleaning pennies and rust from cars. There are so many uses for coca-cola, but it may not be something you want pouring over your head. Hair can be pretty sensitive, and putting acid on it can damage your hair.
But, just like vinegar, it’s preferable to use acid than to cut your hair, so as a last resort, this will work.
Method:
Pour some coke onto the slime. Massage it in, adding more from time to time to keep it moist.
Use your fingers to tease the lump apart. A comb will help you separate the strands.
Once all the slime is out, use the conditioner first method to do a final clean, then wash.
We hope these methods have helped! We’re always on the lookout for clever cleaning tips for parents. If the slime isn’t budging, and you’ve no choice but to face the chop, be sure to read our guide on how to cut your own hair at home – it’s surprisingly easy!
Got a real mess on your hands? Find out how to get slime out of clothes next! Better yet, take a look at our ways to keep kids busy at the weekend, and you might just avoid another slime mishap!
You might also find it useful to know how to get gum out of hair and how to get vaseline out of hair, so be sure to head there next.
Q&A
Does vinegar get slime out of hair?
Vinegar, like apple cider or straight white vinegar, can take the slime out of your hair. That said, vinegar will also bring moisture and natural oils out of your hair, so try to use it only as a last resort. (If you have curly hair, avoid using vinegar like the plague. Curly hair needs all the oils and moisture it can get, and vinegar is terrible for it.)
How to remove slime out of hair with coke?
Like vinegar, coca-cola will work to take the slime out of your hair, but we don’t recommend it since they’re both weak acids. As a last resort before scissors, though, it will work. Make sure to deep condition hair afterwards to help your hair bounce back.
How to get slime out of Barbie’s hair?
Luckily, we don’t have to be as gentle with Barbie’s hair. Mix some shampoo and conditioner with water in a container. Soak Barbie’s head for 10-15 minutes. Work the mass out, combing as necessary. If it’s being stubborn, soak it again. The same methods used on human hair will work for Barbie hair, so if the slime sticks in there, try a few suggestions from above.
How to get slime out of cat hair?
Using vegetable oil is a great way to get sticky things out of a cat’s fur. It’s safe for them to ingest, so they’ll still be safe even if they further clean themselves after you’ve already washed them. If you’re concerned about their health, contact your vet to ensure you’re doing the right thing.
We hope we’ve helped to save your little one’s hair! Let us know which method worked for you in the comments below.
How To Get Slime Out Of Hair (With Pictures)
Wondering how to get slime out of hair? You’re not alone. In fact, as parents, we’ve probably all been there. It’s happened to my daughter a time or two (ok, probably around ten times.) My slime rule has always been, “TIE YOUR HAIR!” while my husbands rule is “WHO BOUGHT THE KIDS SLIME?!” But I mean, we are “Fun With Mama”, making slime is part of the ‘job’ says my kids. After the initial shock and frustration, the truth is that getting slime out of hair can be done with a few simple tips. Leave the scissors in the drawer and use a more gentle method instead.
And if the slime is getting everywhere in your house, read more about How To Get Slime Out Of Carpet Easily too! When the kids play with slime, it’s going to get places…but you can get it out!
How To Get Slime Out Of Hair
My children all have different lengths of hair so I’ve used this technique to get slime out of all types. I can attest to the fact that it works, and it works very well. I also love that my kids hair don’t seem very damaged. There’s been moments where my youngest comes to me with that nervous smile on her face and says, “How do you remove slime from hair?” My question is, “How do get slime in hair?” But that’s another story. This time, apparently, Barbie took a slime bath without tying her hair… well, let’s look on the bright side… rather Barbie than my baby!
If your child is worried that they’re going to get in trouble once slime gets in their hair, let them know that you are supermom and know how to get slime out of hair and that it’s a “problem” that you can easily take care of.
How do you get slime out of hair?
If you’re curious, you’ve not alone. And if you’re in this predicament right now, this post is going to help you easily learn how to get slime out of hair. Keep reading below to see the method that I used that really does work!
As a family with children who absolutely adore slime, we’ve had our fair share of slime mishaps. However, our latest slime mishap has really taken the cake when my 7-year-old got slime all over her beautiful long hair. I’ve always loved my daughter’s hair so my anxiety went through the roof This time was different from all the other times… it was intertwined in such a large area of her hair! I was so scared we would have to cut her hair off. We are used to slime getting on our carpets and clothing that we are now total pro’s at getting this out.
If this is a problem you are facing then definitely check out my posts on How To Get Slime Out of Clothes and How To Get Slime Out Of Carpet Easily + Stay Sane! Thankfully, we’ve never had a gum stuck on clothing accident, it’s just been slime disasters here.
I also always have a slime rule of hair being tied back, but here was that moment where she did not tie her hair back because she wasn’t actively playing with slime, her brother was passing her slime to play with.
Then the ooey gooey slime spread all throughout the lower part of her hair. Getting slime out of carpet and clothing became easy. But how do you get slime out of hair without damaging her precious hair?
My handy dandy fixer upper husband went straight to work while mommy here was panicking. Surprisingly, it was a lot easier than I thought.
How to remove slime from hair
Get slime out of hair with with conditioner
First wet hair with hot/warm water to dissolve the slime. (You can do this in the shower or use a sink.)
Start rubbing in some conditioner from the top of your hair to the bottom. Then brush the slime out with your fingers. Conditioner is oilly and this helps remove the slime particles even further. Leave it for a minute then start rinsing the conditioner off. The slime should start coming off until there is nothing left. Keep using your fingers until it’s all gone.
How to remove slime from hair with pictures
First, we separated the hair that had slime on it from the hair that did not have slime on it. We clipped it aside. Then we used hot water to get the slime out. It seems the hot water dissolved the slime.
Thereafter we used hair conditioner and this removed any remaining slime from her hair. Then it was normal shampoo and conditioning time on clean hair.
How to get slime out of the hair using kitchen items
You don’t need any special products. You can easily get slime out of hair with simple household items you have on hand.
Get slime out of hair with oil
All you need to do is rub on some oil, let it sit for a minute and then use your fingers to remove the slime from your child’s now oilly hair. The oil helps break it down. Make sure to rinse out with water afterwards.
Vinegar, Oil and Peanut Butter
You can use vinegar to get slime out of hair. Pour vinegar on the areas of slime, this helps dissolve it and makes it easier to remove. I am unsure how safe vinegar is on the hair though.
You can also use oil, peanut butter, and even mayonnaise.
Have you had any slime disasters too? Did your child get slime in their hair too?
Here are some of our favorite slime recipes that I think you’ll like as well. And remember, if you get slime in hair, the above tips will help you learn how to get it out with ease!
Slime Recipes:
How to remove dried slime from clothes – effective methods
How to clean dried slime from clothes at home
If slime remains have dried on your favorite thing, do not rush to throw it away. We will tell you how to remove stains without damaging the fabric. First you need to try to remove large parts of the slime. It is easy to do this with the help of it. Just take the slime and roll it on the spot.
What nuances should be taken into account when removing slime from different types of fabrics?
To remove residual mucus from clothes, you need to take into account the composition of the fabric. Never use boiling water on wool/fur and knitwear. They can not only lose their shape, but also sit down or stretch out. In addition, very hot water gradually destroys wool fibers.
Please note that liquids containing acetone may bleach the color. Therefore, to wash colored clothes, use another, more gentle method.
For example, for cotton, denim, and linen, any of the previously listed methods (Cif all-purpose spray, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, gasoline/kerosene, etc.) may work. The main thing – do not forget about the color of the fabric, it can be lost from exposure to alcohol or gasoline.
For silk, chiffon, satin and synthetic garments, use an ammonia-based product. Freezing or processing with a piece of ice is also great. Do not clean this fabric with hydrogen peroxide or acid solutions based on lemon juice or vinegar.
Even if you are 100% sure that something will last, do a compatibility test before use. Try the product of your choice on an inconspicuous area of the fabric. If no reaction has occurred, then feel free to proceed with the cleaning.
We remove slime from carpets and furs, as well as furniture upholstery
It often happens that the remains of a jelly-like consistency get not only on clothes, but also on carpets or furniture upholstery. But due to the bulkiness, the carpet cannot be washed in the usual way or frozen. Therefore, try to use the mechanical method. That is, use any scraper to clean all parts of the slime that easily move away from the pile.
For greater effectiveness, use the previously described Cif universal spray. The innovative formula will help to cope with any pollution. Spray it on the surface, rub with a sponge, and then rinse with a clean, damp cloth. The tool will remove the slime from the textile upholstery of furniture.
Throws and carpets with long pile will be more difficult to remove slime. The mechanical method is not recommended as it can damage the fibres. The best option is to clear the easily removable parts of the mucus with ice. Freeze the contaminated area well. Alcohol / vinegar or soap solution will help get rid of the residue.
Please note that the carpet and textile cleaner must be applied correctly – from the edges of the stain to the center, in order to exclude the possibility of smearing.
alcohol
gasoline
kerosene
And to deal with stubborn marks, try the following products:
Cif.
Powerful formula removes a wide range of stains from textile surfaces. Spray the slime, rub with a cloth or sponge, then rinse or load into the washing machine.
Freezer.
Put clothes in it, let it freeze well for a couple of hours. After the stated time, you need to get the thing and carefully remove the slime with a knife.
Ice
Apply it to the problem area, hold until the ice melts, and then gently scrape off the remaining slime.
Boiling water.
This method is only effective on the stain left after removing the slime. It is necessary to immerse the affected item in a bowl of boiling water, wait until the water has cooled, and then wash it in the usual way.
Compounds containing acetone.
Wipe a cotton pad liberally with acetone or nail polish remover and apply to stain. As a result of exposure to the solution, the slime will lose its sticky properties, and the trace will be fairly easy to wipe off. This method is suitable for fur / wool products.
Mixture of edible salt, ammonia and lemon juice.
Take the first ingredients in equal proportions, mix, drip a few drops of juice. Apply the resulting slurry to the stain, hold for 25-35 minutes. Finally, scrub well with a brush.
Hydrogen peroxide.
Thoroughly soak a cotton swab or a piece of soft cloth with peroxide, apply to the slime. Rub the product vigorously into the fibers of the fabric. Please be patient as the whole process may take a long time.
Laundry soap.
Soak the bar in warm water, rub the remaining slime with soap and leave for 10-15 minutes.
Alcohol.
Apply it on a cotton pad and blot the mark. After 15 minutes, the item can be washed.
Petrol/kerosene.
Handle only with gloves. Use a cotton swab or lint-free cloth. Wet it with gasoline and apply to the surface. Hold for 20-40 minutes and then rinse with water. During cleaning, it is better to ventilate the room due to the presence of a pungent odor.
After removing stains, be sure to wash clothing thoroughly to remove any remaining cleanser and slime. Choose a washing mode based on the characteristics of the fabric.
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We told you how to clean slime from clothes, carpets and textile surfaces. The main rule is to do it quickly. Well, when he has not yet had time to freeze. If the slime is still hardened, then do not despair. Follow the suggested recommendations, and you can easily get rid of the remnants of mucus.
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HOW TO REMOVE SLICE FROM CARPETS AND CLOTHES – 7 WAYS TO REMOVE SLICE
As a mother of two dirty – creative – Little kids, I’m quite familiar with weird stains and stains on almost every surface in my house. A marker on my light gray couch, a crayon on the walls, apple juice on my new rug – I have a strategy for everyone. But recently I met my rival when it comes to child riots.
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To be honest, it was my idea to bring slime into my house. I heard how slimy textures can be relaxing to play with, so I took a little bit in the kids aisle at Target without thinking about how it might end up. The kids played with it for ten minutes and I never saw the slime again – that is, until we moved our media console away from the wall to paint and my husband noticed it. Suffice it to say, we didn’t have much drawing that day, because my kind and patient husband spent hours holding his face inches from the sticky patch of carpet, smearing it with Goo-Gone and chipping it off with a knife. It’s good that he is under the console.
I’ll need a better strategy next time. So I asked Angela Bell and Georgia Dixon, cleaning experts and grove guides at the Grove Collaborative, for their top tips on how to get slime out of carpet and clothes. That’s what they said.
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How to remove slime from carpet?
According to Bell, it’s extremely important to get rid of mucus as quickly as possible: fresh splashes come out much easier than something dried or hardened. So if you have kids who play with slime, don’t make the same mistakes I did. Always keep an eye on it and make sure it returns and doesn’t, say, dissolve into your carpet.
To remove fresh slime from carpet or carpets, Dixon and Bell suggest wetting the stain with a couple of drops of dish soap and water, or equal parts vinegar and water. Whichever method you use, be sure to test an inconspicuous area of the carpet first to check for color fastness.
Then dampen the area and cover with a damp cloth. Let the solution and tissue sit on the affected area for an hour or more before attempting to remove it. Scrub it with a strong cleaning brush, and for particularly sticky parts, remove with a butter knife.
How to remove dried slime from carpet?
Dixon and Bell say that if the slime has dried on the carpet, you will probably need to dampen it a bit to remove it completely. Dampen and wring out a washcloth with warm water, then gently blot the slime to soften it. Be careful not to rub the slime into the carpet, and pluck the slime off the carpet fibers with a damp cloth. Use a butter knife if necessary.
How to remove slime from carpet without vinegar?
Vinegar is good at eating slime off carpet, but it’s not the only option. An alternative, according to Dixon and Bell, is an aqueous solution of dish soap. (See instructions above.) You can also try plain soda – the carbonic acid acts as a mild cleanser, dissolving the mucus and making it easier to clean up.
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How to get rid of mucus from clothes?
First, remove tack. Take a butter knife and carefully scrape off the slime, taking care not to damage the fibers of the object. If there is mucus left, take an ice cube. If you freeze the mucus stains, they will be easier to scrape off.
Once you have removed as much of the mucus residue as possible, deal with potential staining or discoloration caused by any mucus coloration. Dixon and Bell recommend soaking slimy clothing in warm water and a bleaching oxygen mixture – Dixon and Bell swear by an oxygen purifier. Molly’s Suds, which, despite the name, is a color scheme.
After soaking for 30 minutes, use Stain Remover Spray on any remaining slime discoloration, then launder as usual. Repeat the process if necessary to remove excess mucus.
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How to get rid of mucus from hair?
To get rid of mucus in your hair, try using a gel-based hand sanitizer or dish soap . The gel can be easily applied to the affected hair, rubbed in gently and then washed off. Repeat if necessary to remove all mucus. You can add a good deep shampoo and conditioner to revitalize your hair.
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How do I remove slime from upholstered furniture such as a sofa?
The ice scraping method is the best way to remove excess slime from upholstery. If that doesn’t help, you can also use a few drops of club soda or rubbing alcohol to help dissolve the bits of mucus. When it’s damp, lift it up with a spoon or butter knife, then pat it dry with a clean towel.
To keep furniture from discoloring, choose your favorite enzymatic stain remover (and make sure it’s safe for damaged upholstery). After testing the color fastness in an inconspicuous area, spray the stain until it is completely saturated and use a damp microfiber cloth to gently blot the affected area. Repeat if stain remains.
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How to remove slime from the wall?
Dixon and Bell recommend wiping fresh slime off the wall with a cloth dampened with warm water and a few drops of mild dish soap. If any residue remains, try wiping it off with an abrasive cleaner, such as a paste made up of equal parts baking soda and water, and the clean side of a sponge. Dried slime can be gently scraped off with a spoon or butter knife – just be careful not to damage the wall in the process.
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Post-feed regurgitation is a common occurrence in the first few months of life. This is usually harmless and completely normal, but parents should read about gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in infants and how long it lasts to give them peace of mind.
We look at signs of reflux in babies, symptoms of different types of reflux, and how to help a child with signs of reflux. If you require further information, always contact your healthcare provider.
What is reflux in babies?
So we know reflux is common, but what causes reflux in babies? Because young children have not yet fully developed the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), that is, the muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that opens and closes to let food into the stomach and keep it there, food can easily pass back up the esophagus.
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is a normal reflux that occurs in babies. This type of reflux is considered normal and occurs in 40-65% of babies.
How do I know if my child has acid (gastroesophageal) reflux?
If a baby is spitting up milk after a feed, it is most likely acid reflux. As babies get older, GER usually goes away on its own without any intervention. If a baby has complications beyond just spitting up a small amount of milk (such as feeding difficulties and discomfort), they may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Symptoms of GERD include:
baby arching during or after feeding;
crying more than three hours a day for no apparent reason;
cough;
gag reflex or difficulty swallowing;
irritability, restlessness after eating;
eating little or not eating;
poor weight gain or loss;
difficult breathing;
severe or frequent vomiting.
GERD usually occurs when the muscle tone of the LES is not weakened in time, causing stomach contents to back up into the esophagus.
How do I know if my child has Laryngopharyngeal Reflux?
Another type of reflux, laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), also called silent reflux, is when the contents of the baby’s stomach leak back into the larynx, the back of the nasopharynx. This type of reflux does not always cause external symptoms, which is why it is called “silent”. Babies can have GERD and silent reflux at the same time, but their symptoms are somewhat different.
The following are some of the symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux:
trouble breathing;
gag reflex;
chronic cough;
swallowing problems;
hoarseness;
regurgitation;
poor weight gain or weight loss.
We have looked at the signs of reflux in infants, now we will move on to the treatment and duration of silent reflux in children, as well as the treatment of GERD.
How to deal with laryngopharyngeal reflux in babies while breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding mothers may need to review their diet if their babies show signs of reflux. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding mothers cut eggs and milk from their diet for two to four weeks to see if their baby’s reflux symptoms improve or disappear. It may be worth eliminating acidic foods from your diet.
In most cases, GER and laryngopharyngeal reflux go away on their own. Typically, children outgrow reflux in the first year of life. If a child has persistent symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux, parents should consult a doctor. If your baby has severe vomiting, blood in the stool, or any of the symptoms of GERD listed above, parents should contact their pediatrician as soon as possible.
How can I help my child with reflux or GERD?
Reflux symptoms in babies usually go away on their own, but the following tips can help relieve symptoms:
Thicken food with rice or a special milk thickener.
Hold the bottle at an angle that fills the nipple completely with milk to reduce the amount of air your baby swallows. This can help prevent colic, gas, and reflux.
Try the AirFree anti-colic bottle, designed to reduce air swallowing during feeding.
4. Let your baby burp during and after feeding. If the baby is bottle fed, parents can let him burp after every 30-60 ml. If the mother is breastfeeding, she may let the baby burp when changing breasts.
5. Hold baby upright after feeding. As a rule, in order for the milk to remain in the stomach, after feeding the baby, it is necessary to hold it in an upright position for 10-15 minutes. But, if the child has reflux, parents should keep him upright a little longer.
These tips may help relieve symptoms, but they do not replace a doctor’s advice.
Parents should not change their infant formula without first talking to their healthcare provider.
Don’t panic! Reflux is very common in babies during the first three months of life, and most babies outgrow it without any consequences. Although GERD is a slightly more serious condition, there are many treatments, ways to manage it, and help newborns. Feel free to contact your doctor with any questions or concerns you may have.
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5 The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases – Treatment for GER & GERD in Infants
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Clinic “Mother and Child” Southwest, Clinic “Mother and Child” Kuntsevo
The baby was born, and we expect him to look like beautiful and pink babies from advertising pictures. And he is some kind of red, then suddenly turned yellow, on the skin or a rash, or peeling. In addition, the weight is still unstable, the chair is incomprehensible – is the child healthy? Healthy, and all these changes are the so-called transient (transitional) states. Where do they come from, what do they look like and what to do with it all?
The child sat in the mother’s stomach for nine months, swam in the water and received oxygen through the placenta. As soon as the baby was born, his world immediately became different: instead of water around him, air, the ambient temperature dropped from 36.6-37 ° C to 22-25 ° C, plus gravity, sounds, smells, bright light. And now you have to breathe (lungs) yourself, eat differently, and then also remove metabolic products. And just like that, it is not easy for a newborn to immediately switch from one lifestyle to another, it takes time. That is why, from the point of view of physiology, in the first month of life, “something happens all the time” with children, and much more often and brighter than in later life. These are the transitory (transitional, boundary) states. All of them surprise and even frighten young parents, especially since transition states appear and disappear very quickly. But for newborns, they are completely natural. What moms and dads see most often are transitional states of skin, stool, weight, plus or minus a couple more conditions.
How the skin changes
The child was born, and we see that he is all sort of bluish-purple, and then his skin color immediately turns red. On the second day after birth, the baby “blushes” the brightest. Doctors call this redness “erythema simple” and it appears due to the fact that the skin adapts to a new environment. Then the child’s skin turns pale and by the end of the first week of life it becomes the pale pink color we are used to.
But that’s not all. On the third or fifth day of life, the baby’s skin may begin to peel off, especially on the abdomen and chest. What’s this? Does the child lack vitamins, something with nutrition, is the air too dry in the house? No, this is also a transitional state – physiological peeling, and it is also associated with the fact that the skin is adapting to a new life. The skin flakes for about a week, and then everything goes away. You don’t need to do anything with it. Of course, you can treat the skin with various softening lotions and creams, but there will be no significant effect from them. Very soon, the baby’s skin will become smooth and soft on its own.
Most of all, parents are afraid of a rash on the baby’s skin, which does not often, but sometimes still appears in the first week of life. This is the so-called toxic erythema – spots with grayish-yellow seals in the center. The rash is most often located on the extensor surfaces of the arms and legs around the joints, on the chest. Less often, such spots can be on the whole body (except for the palms, feet and mucous membranes). “Maybe it’s chickenpox, rubella, or some other disease?” parents are afraid. No, this is a kind of reaction of the skin of a newly born baby to its environment, especially to hypothermia, overheating, contact with clothes, food. Within one to three days, new spots may appear, but more often two or three days after the onset, they all disappear without a trace. At the same time, the child’s well-being is not disturbed, the body temperature is normal and he does not need any medication. The only thing is that you need to take care of the bubbles on the skin: for example, gently blot them after bathing. And you also need to make sure that the bubbles do not rub and they do not burst (otherwise an infection may join them).
Physiological jaundice
The changes that are visible on the skin do not end there. Very often (in 60-70% of children) on the second or third day of life, the skin turns yellow, the maximum of yellowness occurs on the third or fourth day, and by the end of the first week it disappears. This is how physiological jaundice of a newborn is manifested – a condition in which the amount of bile pigment, bilirubin, increases in a child. In some children, jaundice is similar to a light tan (parents may not notice it), while in others, the skin will turn bright yellow. Very quickly, the level of bilirubin returns to normal and the skin color becomes normal again. If jaundice is mild and passes quickly, then no additional treatment is needed. But if jaundice does not disappear or the skin color is intense yellow, you should consult a doctor.
Weight loss
Do you think the baby will immediately be born well-fed, with folds and cute roundness? No, right after birth, this is still far away. In the first days of life, an already not too well-fed newborn will lose even more weight. Such weight loss is a natural process, the so-called physiological weight loss. Weight decreases because immediately after birth, the baby loses part of the water through the skin, its umbilical cord dries out, meconium (the first feces) and urine are excreted, and also because the baby still eats a small amount of milk. Maximum weight loss usually occurs by the third or fifth day and is normally no more than 6-8% of birth weight. At this time, mother and baby are usually discharged from the hospital, but there is no need to worry. By the seventh or tenth day of life, a healthy baby will restore its previous parameters.
chair changes
On the first or second day, all newborns pass the original stool (meconium): it is thick, viscous and dark green in color. Time passes, the baby begins to receive colostrum, and on the third or fourth day of life, a transitional stool appears. Now areas of dark green color alternate with greenish and yellow ones, and some lumps, mucus are also visible in the stool. It all looks like some kind of intestinal disorder, but it’s not. It’s just that the gastrointestinal tract is moving to a new job, now it’s ready to digest food. By the end of the first week of life, the stool in most children is yellow, similar to gruel, and it will continue to be so.
Warm-cold
A typical fear of all grandmothers is that the child is freezing! Yes, indeed, in newborns, the body temperature regulation processes are still imperfect, so babies easily cool down, but they also overheat just as easily. For example, if a newborn is dressed too warmly or placed next to a heating battery, he will quickly overheat, even if this is the usual temperature in the room. At the same time, the child easily loses heat when he is undressed for a long time or he lies in wet clothes. Therefore, in the room where there is a newborn, the air temperature should be adequate – 20-22 ° C. And if she rises higher, and the child is warmly dressed, then this will also not be good.
Sometimes, very rarely (in 1% of newborns), body temperature on the third or fifth day may temporarily rise to 38–39 °C. There are no other symptoms of the disease, the body temperature quickly returns to normal, but the parents have time to get scared. It’s difficult to figure out what it is – temporary hyperthermia or still a disease – it’s difficult, so it’s better to call a doctor.
Hormonal crisis
An uncommon occurrence, but it also occurs occasionally. In some children, on the third or fourth day of life, the mammary glands become engorged (in both girls and boys). They increase as much as possible by the seventh or eighth day, and liquid discharge may even appear from them. Some girls have very little bloody discharge from the vagina for a very short time. This is the so-called hormonal crisis – it occurs due to the action of maternal hormones – estrogens (they penetrate through the placenta during childbirth). At the peak of estrogen action, the signs of a hormonal crisis are maximum, then the hormones are removed from the body and the symptoms gradually disappear. Therefore, you don’t need to apply a cabbage leaf to your chest, make compresses with camphor or something else: everything will pass by itself.
Usually, all these transitional states are pronounced in the first week of life, less often, but it happens that they drag on for up to three to four weeks. One more thing – it is not necessary that the child will show all transitional states, but almost everyone has physiological weight loss and transitional stools. And many of the transitional states are completely invisible to parents, but they also exist, they can simply be identified only by laboratory methods.
So we are not in a hurry to be frightened, noticing that the child’s skin suddenly began to peel off or he turned slightly yellow. We remember that he must adapt to a new life, that in the first time after birth, the baby has the right to some changes. Especially if, with all this, the baby is cheerful, calm and eats well. Well, if you are still somehow anxious, ask your pediatrician questions. He will definitely be able to put everything in its place.
Inset
The maximum weight loss in a newborn usually occurs by the third or fifth day and normally amounts to no more than 6-8% of body weight at birth.
From the point of view of physiology, in the first month of life, “something happens all the time” with children, and much more often and brighter than in later life. These are the transitory (transitional, boundary) states.
In infants, the body temperature regulation processes are still imperfect, so they easily become overcooled and overheated. In this regard, in the room where there is a newborn, the air temperature should be about – 20–22 ° C.
Physiological jaundice of the newborn:
occurs on the 2-3rd day of the baby’s life, reaches a maximum on the 4-5th day, and disappears by the 10th day;
the general condition of the child does not suffer;
the level of bilirubin in the blood does not exceed 180 µmol/L.
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Chemical burn: classification, first aid, treatment
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Causes and symptoms of a chemical burn
A chemical burn is associated with exposure to highly concentrated aggressive compounds on the skin and mucous membranes. The main cause of burn damage to the skin and eyes is accidental or intentional contact with chemicals, non-compliance with safety regulations at home and at work, errors in the choice of means, and the use of chlorine-containing detergents.
When toxicants come into contact with the skin or eyes, colliquation necrosis develops – the tissue melts, becomes flabby, moist, edema, redness, and purulent infiltrate form around. There is a risk of secondary infection.
At the site of the burn, an area of wet necrosis appears, covered with a white or black crust (scab). After rejection of the scab, an ulcer is formed, then a scar. How long a burn takes to heal depends on the chemical, the area, and the depth of the injury.
Chemical burns of the mucous membranes of the pharynx, larynx, esophagus and stomach occur after inhalation of toxic fumes or ingestion of chemicals. The main reason is the erroneous or deliberate ingestion of toxicants, unconventional treatment, and the intake of alcohol surrogates.
Aggressive components get on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and damage the epithelium, provoke necrobiosis – irreversible cell death.
When exposed to small doses of toxicants, only signs of chemical irritation and mild intoxication appear:
soreness in the abdomen,
burning and sore throat,
feeling of suffocation,
nausea and vomiting,
rapid breathing,
throat swelling.
In severe burns of the pharynx, esophagus, the pathological process affects not only the mucous membranes, but also the submucosal and muscular layers. Chemicals penetrate into the deep layers, destroy red blood cells, and disseminated vascular coagulation (DIC) develops – massive internal bleeding.
Help! Alkalis cause a more pronounced burn of the stomach, acids – the esophagus.
At the stage of recovery and regeneration, necrotic tissue is rejected, a healthy mucous membrane is restored, and a scar is formed at the site of necrosis. With severe burns of internal organs, complete recovery does not occur – stenosis is formed, the patient suffers from chronic inflammatory diseases.
More than 85% of chemical damage to the pharynx and esophagus in adults is caused by the intake of acetic acid, in children – potassium permanganate.
Reference! Most patients with esophageal burns are children under 10 years of age. The intake of toxicants occurs unintentionally, but because of the distraction of children, natural curiosity, carelessness of parents.
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Classification of chemical burns
Taking into account the depth of chemical damage, the clinical picture is divided into three degrees of skin burns:
I degree. Incomplete damage to the skin or surface layer of the epithelium caused by a short-term or weak intensity of the active substance. Local signs are limited swelling, redness of the skin, burning sensation and local pain. Healing occurs on 3-5 knocks on its own without scarring.
II degree. Accompanied by damage to the epidermis, with the formation of blisters filled with liquid transparent contents. After 2-3 days, the liquid becomes thick and jelly-like. Pain, swelling and redness at the site of injury are more pronounced. Tissue repair continues for 12–15 days. The risk of infection is growing.
III degree. Determined for damage to the lower and superficial layers of the skin. There are two types: III degree A – the cells of the deepest basal layer are preserved, III degree B – necrosis of the entire thickness of the skin and the inner layer occurs. At the site of the burn, an area of wet necrosis is formed, covered with a crust. Rejection of the crusts occurs after 10–15 days, and complete healing of the burn injury takes 1–2 months. A rough scar is formed at the site of damage to the skin.
With chemical damage to the mucous membranes of the organs of the respiratory and digestive systems, three degrees of severity are also distinguished:
light – damage to the surface layer of the epithelium;
medium – defeat to the level of the mucous layer;
severe – injury to the mucous membrane and underlying tissues at different depths.
Depending on the spread of the pathological process, burns are isolated and combined.
Complications of chemical burns
Extensive and deep local burn injuries lead to the development of burn disease, which is accompanied by a violation of the water-salt balance, circulatory disorders, exhaustion of the immune system, and intoxication.
There are various complications associated with progressive burns:
intestinal paresis – paralysis of the muscles of the intestinal wall;
myocarditis – inflammation in the muscular membrane of the heart;
pericarditis – inflammation of the outer lining of the heart;
pneumonia;
bronchitis;
pulmonary edema;
pleurisy;
glomerulonephritis is an immunoinflammatory disease of the kidneys,
pyelitis – inflammation in the renal pelvis.
The defeat of deep tissues is aggravated by the formation of limited or diffuse purulent-inflammatory changes in the muscles, subcutaneous fat, the occurrence of sepsis, arthritis. The undesirable consequences of burns include the formation of coarse inelastic scars.
Help! Exposure to any physical or chemical factor that in an adult causes incomplete damage to the surface layer of the skin, in children leads to deep trauma.
Burns of the eyes, esophagus, respiratory tract are more severe, disrupt important vital functions.
Among the complications of chemical damage to the respiratory and digestive organs, the most common are:
swelling of the larynx and pharynx,
stenosis of the larynx – narrowing of the lumen,
respiratory failure,
neck phlegmon,
chronic pharyngitis,
perforation of the esophagus.
With chemical damage to the deep layers of the mucous and submucosal membranes, toxic substances enter the systemic circulation and cause damage to the liver, kidneys, and brain.
The outcomes of severe eye burns include a decrease in visual function, atrophy of the eyeball, and the formation of a thorn.
First aid for chemical burns
The further prognosis of a burn injury depends on how timely and competently measures of emergency assistance were provided to the victim.
How to provide emergency care:
Limit human contact with the chemical.
Rinse the burned area with plenty of water, a weakly concentrated solution of soda or citric acid.
A fresh wound should not be treated with ointment, cream, spray, vegetable oil, and blisters should not be opened on their own.
For shallow burns limited to a small area, carefully remove clothing, apply a sterile dressing or bandage.
In case of burns of the 3rd degree, wrap the victim in a clean sheet, give painkillers, call emergency help or take him to a specialized medical facility on his own.
Before the ambulance arrives, it is important to solder with warm water to prevent dehydration.
Eye burn
First aid for a chemical eye burn is important to provide on the spot.
Urgent measures:
Rinse the conjunctiva with water or saline.
Remove pus and mucus, chemical residues.
Rinse the nasolacrimal canal with saline.
Drop or apply an antiseptic preparation into the conjunctival cavity.
It is strictly contraindicated to use neutralizing solutions on your own, since it is difficult to predict the reaction of substances to damaged tissue.
Burn of the esophagus and pharynx
First aid is provided at the prehospital stage or in the intensive care unit. To neutralize acids, a soda solution is used, alkalis – a weakly concentrated solution of acetic acid with oil. If the exact toxicant is not known, the oral cavity is washed with a large amount of clean water at room temperature, two glasses of milk are given to drink.
Important! Washing is performed only in the first 5-6 hours after the burn, then the procedure is not advisable.
What not to do with a chemical burn
When swallowing aggressive chemical compounds, it is strictly forbidden to induce vomiting, as the risk of rupture of the esophagus increases. Do not give activated charcoal – solid tablets additionally injure the esophagus.
It is not necessary to completely lay the victim down so as not to provoke gastroesophageal reflux disease – the reverse reflux of stomach contents. The optimal position is semi-sitting.
Chemical burn treatment
How to treat a chemical burn depends on the depth and area of the injury. 1st-2nd degree burns are superficial and may heal on their own. With progressive tissue damage, qualified medical care is needed, removal of dead tissue, followed by correction of scars. Burns are treated in special burn wards.
At the first stage, the burn surface is treated to prevent infection from entering the body:
Treat the skin around the burn surface with an antiseptic.
They remove impurities, the remnants of toxicants, open and empty large blisters, pour a peroxide solution on the wound, and dry it.
Apply an ointment, cream or spray on top.
With extensive and deep lesions, the treatment of burn wounds is performed under anesthesia.
The wound surface is protected with a bandage or left open.
At the first stages of tissue repair, ointments, solutions and aerosols with analgesic, cooling and healing effects are used. In the presence of a scab, it is not removed, left until self-rejection. Solutions with wax and paraffin are applied to the wound surface so as not to damage the growing epithelium during dressings. Salicylic ointment and proteases break down the dry crust formed during severe burns.
At the second and third stages, drugs are prescribed to activate metabolism, improve blood circulation, and protect against infections.
With deep burns and large areas of tissue damage, a person loses a lot of fluid and salts. To compensate for the loss of protein and water, to prevent dehydration, to normalize the acid-base balance, nutrient solutions, glucose, and sodium chloride are administered through a dropper.
Esophageal burn treatment
To remove the irritating substance, a gastric tube treated with petroleum jelly is installed, and the stomach is washed with an antidote – water, soda solution, a non-concentrated solution of vinegar and oil. Preliminary anesthesia is carried out.
An antibiotic is given to prevent infection. Further, taking into account the patient’s condition, analgesic, anti-shock, detoxification therapy is prescribed.
In the subacute phase, after 7–10 days, bougienage of the esophagus is performed daily – expansion of the lumen using an endoscopic device. The procedure allows you to normalize the patency of the body, reduce scarring. With stenosis and complete obstruction of the esophagus, the formation of rough scars, surgical treatment is carried out in a planned manner.
Eye burn treatment
In the hospital, the patient is injected with anticholinergic drops into the conjunctival cavity. They are well anesthetized, minimize the risk of adhesions. Antibacterial ointments or drops are used to prevent infection. Antioxidants are administered intramuscularly. With increased intraocular pressure, antihypertensive drugs are prescribed.
In case of severe eye burns, hormonal therapy is connected – subconjunctival injections (in the area of the transitional fold of the conjunctiva) and parabulbar (through the skin of the lower eyelid to the edge of the orbit).
In combination with pharmacotherapy, eyelid massage and physiotherapy have a good effect. With the threat of loss of vision in the early period, surgical treatment is performed on the eyelids, eyeball, conjunctiva, cornea.
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Memo on discharge from maternity hospital
Memo on discharge from maternity hospital
. He now has a different environment and a different diet. You and your little one are getting used to each other again. We hope that our memo will help you during this period. You will succeed! Love works wonders. We wish you success!
Feed the baby on demand, and if the baby does not wake up for more than 3 hours, you can try to wake him up for feeding, including at night. Keep your baby on your chest for at least 20 minutes. Do not give your child any drink or food or food other than your own milk unless your pediatrician has specifically prescribed it for you. There is no need to express milk, just give the baby the opportunity to completely empty the breast, and then there will be as much milk as necessary. If, in your opinion, the child is not full, you can offer him another breast, but on the next feeding, start with the breast from which you finished feeding.
The temperature in the room where the baby is located should be 22 – 25 degrees (if your baby weighs more than 3 kg). At this temperature, the baby can be dressed in a diaper, sliders, a blouse with a long sleeve. If his feet are cold, then you can wear socks. You don’t need to wear a hat. Short air baths are useful for strengthening the child’s immunity. They are carried out during dressing, leaving him naked for 5-7 minutes. Do not swaddle your baby in diapers. For many months he was able to move freely, and when he became too crowded, he was born to find a new freedom. You need to change the vest at least 2 times a day (in the morning and in the evening after bathing), and sliders as they get dirty.
Ventilate the room at least 3 times a day. During airing, take the baby to another room or dress a little warmer (put on a hat, cover with a blanket).
It is possible to bathe a child even if the umbilical cord has not fallen off. Just dry the umbilical cord after bathing. Wash your child every time after a bowel movement. If the child has only urinated, there is no need to wash. Wash the girl from front to back. Do not allow your child to be in a soiled diaper. It is not necessary to boil water. Potassium permanganate should not be added to water – it “dries the skin” and kills not only “harmful”, but also “beneficial” microbes for our blood. Not more than 2 times a week, you can add a decoction of the children’s bathing collection to the water. With soap, crumbs should be washed only once a week. The temperature of the water for bathing is 36 – 37 ° C, and for rinsing after bathing is 35 – 36 ° C. Water should be poured so much that the baby’s body is completely covered with water. Do not be afraid that water will get into the ears (child up to 9lived in the water for months, and, as an adult, he will swim and dive) just dry them after bathing and put on a hat until your hair is dry. Where you bathe, the air temperature should be at least 22 ° C. If you bathe in a room, do not forget to cover the window.
After bathing, pat dry with a soft towel. Do not rub the skin, it is very delicate. Treat the folds with vaseline (or baby) oil. First behind the ears, then the neck, armpits, elbow creases, popliteal, inguinal and buttocks. When using disposable diapers, lubricate the skin of the buttocks with a special diaper cream.
If the umbilical cord hasn’t fallen off, don’t worry. By 2 weeks of age, shedding usually occurs on its own. If this does not happen, your pediatric health visitor or your local pediatrician will advise you.
The most important thing is to keep the cord clean and dry. If the umbilical cord has fallen off, then the so-called umbilical wound is formed. It can be treated with a 0.5% alcohol solution of chlorhexidine, it can be treated with an alcohol solution of brilliant green. Stretch the edges of the umbilical wound well with a cotton swab moistened with one of the listed solutions, treat the wound in a circle from the inside out. If the umbilical wound is dry and clean throughout the day, the skin around the normal color after bathing, simply dry it with a clean cotton swab. If the skin around the umbilical wound is reddened or pus or cloudy whitish discharge comes out of the wound, seek medical attention immediately.
Wash your child in the morning using cotton wool soaked in boiled water, and when the child grows up, wash under running water, just as you wash yourself. Washing your baby’s eyes is only necessary if it is specifically recommended by your doctor. If necessary, you can clean the baby’s nose (because if nasal breathing is difficult, the baby cannot suckle the breast). Remember that when cleaning the auditory and nasal passages, do not use hard objects. Twist the cotton flagellum between your fingers or palms, moisten it with vaseline oil and clean the nasal passages in turn with rotational movements. Sometimes 3 to 4 drops of saline in each nasal passage can help. The ear canals do not need to be cleared. You can only clean the auricle (for example, if the child burped up and milk got into the ear). If you think that the ear canal still needs to be cleaned, then seek the help of medical professionals. Never drip your milk into your baby’s nose, eyes, or ears. It is a breeding ground for microbes.
Trim your nails very carefully with special scissors. First, treat the scissors and nails with alcohol, then carefully trim the nails.
Never leave your child on a table, bed or sofa unattended (even if you think he cannot roll over). In general, do not leave the child alone for a long time! Co-sleeping in the same bed with parents (and with other children) is not safe from the point of view of possible asphyxia. Co-sleeping can be a risk factor for suffocation of the baby. Sleeping in the parent’s bedroom is optimal, but not in the parent’s bed. Place the crib next to yours, lower the side rail. On the one hand, this will ensure the safety of the baby, on the other hand, you will be in close proximity to your child and you will not have to jump up several times at night. It will be convenient for you to feed the baby at night, and then, without getting up, shift it to the crib.
We wish you and your baby health and happiness and are always ready to help you. If you have any difficulties, you can consult by phone about breastfeeding or the child’s condition.
Contact number of the breastfeeding support group: 8(8443)31-71-43, 8(8443)31-01-89
Conditions requiring urgent consultation with the local doctor:
esophagus and genus) of milk that has just been eaten, but not yet digested in the stomach. Regurgitation may occur during or immediately after feeding. If the number of regurgitations per day is more than 5, they are plentiful and come out like a fountain, while the child slowly gains or loses weight, is restless, does not sleep well and often cries – these are reasons for immediate medical attention.
2. Colic is a bout of irritability, excitement or crying in children associated with pain in the intestines due to excessive gas formation. Often, colic occurs during feeding: the child suddenly screams, behaves restlessly, draws his legs. Episodes of anxiety lasting more than 3 hours a day and at least 3 days a week require medical attention.
3. The stool of a newborn should be homogeneous, mushy, free of blood and mucus. If the child’s intestines are emptied less than 1 time in 2 days and there is anxiety, bloating, decreased appetite, and the presence of frequent watery stools, a consultation is required.
4. A healthy baby sleeps 18 to 22 hours a day. He wakes up, asks for breasts, begins to suck, and here at the breast again falls asleep, having completed the meal. Reduced activity and lethargy during the day are indications for examining a child.
5. The appearance and intensification of jaundice after 3 days (jaundice is a condition in which the level of bilirubin in the blood rises, which is deposited in the tissues, gives the skin, mucous membranes and eyeball proteins a tint from lemon to orange), pallor, marbling, cyanosis – indications for visiting a doctor.