7. Summer is a great time for science experiments.
Because when they make a mess, you can just move them outside and hose them down, right? There are tons of simple experiments to stimulate the minds of budding scientists of all ages.
8. Get an insect guide and head out to the backyard to see how many bugs they can identify.
Not for the squeamish mamis, we suppose, but this one is still fun. Most kids are fascinated with bugs so let them go nuts.
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