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June Solstice Art Activities for Kids

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The June Solstice marks the start of a new season—summer! Even though this holiday is more science than celebratory, you can still mark the special day. If you’re on the hunt Solstice ideas, check out these easy art activities for kids of all ages. Sunshine Puppet Create a cute crafty puppet to celebrate the June Solstice. Start with a paper plate and yellow tempera. Pour a small dollop of paint onto the plate and let your kiddo spread the tempera around. Wait for the paint to dry. After the tempera is completely dry, your child can glue on two googley...

June Solstice Sun Print Art

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Help your child to celebrate the June Solstice with a sun-centered art activity! Marking the official start of the summer, the solstice happens when the sun moves directly over the Tropic of Cancer. Explore sun science with an art project on the solstice day. Use the natural light to create sun-soaked nature prints with your kids. Materials: Dark-colored construction paper Leaves, flowers or other natural objects The sun Instructions: Pick a few natural objects. Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt, collecting leaves in different shapes and sizes, flower petals, stones or twisty twigs. Place the paper in a sunny spot....

Summer Solstice Activities for Kids

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The June Solstice marks the first official day of summer. Even though the pool may open on Memorial Day weekend, it isn’t until between June 20th and June 22nd that summer truly starts! How can you celebrate this holiday with your family? From summer-time-only activities to science explorations, check out these fun-filled ideas for kids of all ages. Summer Foods Picnic What are your family’s favorite summer snacks? Pack a picnic of fresh foods such as tomatoes (add some basil and cheese to make sandwiches), strawberries and grilled zucchini and set out a blanket for a lunch outdoors. Go to...

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