#WellMomBlogs ~ Savor the Summer for Little Explorers with Outdoor Play Ideas and Events

This past week we enjoyed the summer solstice—a moment that marks the “official” start to summer, filled with generous hours of sunlight and a certain wildness that defines this special season. It is time to kick off our shoes, walk barefoot in the sand, and relax bedtimes just a bit, so kids can catch fireflies and see fireworks.

The thing about summer is that it seems to FLY by. As the Solstice hits, our calendars are full for a productive and hopefully fun summer with lots of hours outdoors! We just pray that the weather cooperates with our plans and that sun, rather than rain, showers our playful days!

How to Savor Summer with the Explorers You Love Most

We’re thrilled to share Tinkergarten’s top ten bits of inspiration—simple ideas meant to help us inspire and welcome playful learning this summer with our little explorers. Click to Read More about Summer Explorers

Outdoor Activity Idea: Petal Potions

Turn a simple jar into a “potion pot” simply by welcoming kids to add water and any treasures they can find—just like so many of us did when we were kids. Making potions is universally engaging, activating several brain boosting schema. And with just the right setup, kids can iterate on this type of potion making, developing creativity, imagination, sensory skills, and more. Click to Read More about this Activity