Let admit it: the season of elastic waistbands is upon us. So, Frolic Friday takes on a whole new meaning — a way to help us get moving, too!
This weekend, why not…
- Sign-up for a local Turkey Trot run/walk. Even if you aren’t in optimal shape, walking a 5 K is doable.
- Set up a family chalk walk. Send the kids out with sidewalk chalk and have them draw a line path around the neighborhood. They can make squiggly lines, zig-zags, or have you going in circles! Then, just follow the lines to family fun!
- Take a animal tracking hike. Lots of areas have had rain or even snow, which is perfect weather to look for tracks. The beach is also a great place to look for tracks. Birds, squirrels, raccoons, or deer — you never know what you might find! What to add a story into the activity? Read: Big Tracks, Little Tracks: Following Animal Prints (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1) For older children, check out this great tracking activity from Nature Skills.Com.
As always, it doesn’t matter what you do — just get outside and play! Use you outdoor voice. Belly laugh. Reconnect with nature. Relax.
See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru
Brilliant ideas!
Have elasticated waistband on all year round
Getting outside time is imperative – I recommend sending kids out before they help in the kitchen. If you have a family gathering they’ll need some exercise and a way to get rid of some of that energy.
Thanks for the inspiration
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I love the family chalk walk idea! Fun not only for us, but all the other neighborhood families. Thanks for the great ideas to help us get the kids outdoors on Turkey Day!
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Karen: Um, me too!
Great ideas on how to get outside and get moving. Thanks!!!
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