Don’t look now, but the summer is coming in! It seems like just yesterday, we were bundling up and warming our hands around a mug of hot chocolate. Now it’s time for sunshine, fresh air and warm, lazy days! But let’s face it. Toddlers don’t have much of an attention span. They’re too busy exploring the world around them. They’re used to playing with their friends. And since preschool is out for the summer, that means no more fun activities. Or does it?
How to keep your preschooler entertained through their vacation?
The days of summer should be a blessing for children. And it should mean as much to them as it does to you. Why should the both of you stay cooped up in the house all day when there’s plenty of ways to keep your preschooler entertained during the summer? And entertain yourself, while you’re at it!
There’s dozens of great activities outdoors that both of you can enjoy. From hiking to road trips to fishing… the summer’s yours to enjoy. So make the most of it. Here’s 5 great activities to entertain your kid and get you both out of the house during these hazy months!
Entertain and educate your preschooler through your local library’s summer reading program
Your toddler’s education should be a year round priority. But it should be fun, as well. Your preschooler should look forward to reading, and your library’s summer reading program is the perfect place to both entertain and educate them. Foster a year round love of learning that will last a lifetime by making reading both exciting and social. Not only will reading engage their imagination, but they can share in the learning experience with other kids as well!
Entertain your preschooler with a camping trip… even if it’s only in your own backyard!
Here in Tennessee, we might have the Smoky Mountains and no shortage of national parks. But you don’t have to travel very far to go camping in the great outdoors when you have your very own backyard! Camping is a great way to bond and connect with your kids. You can tell scary ghost stories, make popcorn, roast marshmallows, gaze at the stars… anything they want, all from the comfort of your home!
Your favorite county fair can entertain and engage your preschooler
Did you know there’s over 50 different county fairs located throughout Tennessee? In fact, some of the favorites you remember as a kid are still around and are as lively as ever! Sure, there’s cotton candy, games and rides galore. But there’s also livestock, horseback riding and agricultural shows. County fairs are an awesome way to teach your kids all about what this great state has to offer while having fun, too. And who knows… you may wind up reliving your own childhood!
Amaze and entertain your preschooler with a day trip to the zoo
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! But don’t forget about the leopards at the Chattanooga Zoo. Or the pandas at the Memphis Zoo. Or the Chattanooga Aquarium. In fact, Tennessee’s home to so many zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, nature reserves and aquariums that it would take all summer to explore them all. Why not pick one or two and make a day trip out of it? After all, when was the last time you spent only an hour at a zoo?
Keep your preschooler entertained by visiting a nearby city
There must be hundreds of nearby towns and cities neither you nor your family have visited yet. Don’t let this opportunity go to waste! Visit local historic sites, restaurants, state parks, amusement centers and more… all within a hundred miles. Stay overnight, or leave late in the day. But don’t let your preschooler miss out on the chance to discover the rich cultural heritage this state has to offer!
There’s hundreds of fun activities and cool places to visit throughout Murfreesboro and beyond that can keep your preschooler entertained throughout the summer… and beyond! You may visit the website, Launchpad Early Education or drop us a line.
Call us at either (615) 913-5735 for the Barfield campus or (615) 933-5476 for the Siegel campus if you need any hints.