10 Greatest Family Activities

 

 

1. Watching a Movie together- video, rented, or swap with a friend.
2. Family Trip/Vacation - Small weekend trips to State Parks or longer vacations to theme parks or special tourist destinations.
3. Hiking - trails in the mountains or at your local State Park.
4. Swimming - your pool, local swimming pool/hole, beach, YMCA.
5. Internet - discovering favorite television shows or sites together that are known to be kids safe. Some exploring before you sit down to do this will help you find the sites faster and make sure they are kid safe too.
6. Club or Event - Holiday events like fireworks displays or town musicals are a great way to include all of the family.
7. School Involvement - Get involved! Your child and school need you! You needn't run the PTA, but you can help with special events or meetings. Show your school colors and have some fun! Your child will thank you for it without words! :-)
8. Sports - T-ball in the Spring, Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, and so many more. Why not get your child interested in sports because a little friendly competition helps a growing child.
9. Eating together - This basic concept is often forgotten about and if utilized properly, your family will learn to appreciate eating together for meals. A table forces people to sit together and face each other, why not have your family get back in touch again with each other by eating and gathering together for some friendly conversation. Try to keep conversation light and healthy. Discuss the days events or a family trip. How about what they will do this summer or their pet. Explore your families world more and get to know your family!
10. Reading - This can be a family event that may be remembered for the rest of your lives. Get out a good book and have each family member read a chapter or a section or a page. Continue on the next night or the next family night until the book is finished. Explore your world and discover what lies in books that is very stimulating - the words! If you can't find a good book, then ask at the library or just pick one. A great family activity can be visiting your local library too. Share the wonder of books and your life can be a life long learning experience.