Summer Kid Activities

Item Description

Help your community keep their kids busy with ideas from this fun summer activity graphic. White background for easy adjustment for IG Stories.

Essential Oil Slime
8-ounce bottle Elmer’s white school glue
11/2 - 2 Tbsp contact saline solution, more as needed
1 Tbsp baking soda
Food coloring, optional
2-3 drops of your favorite essential oils

Add all ingredients (except contact solution together and mix. Add contact solution slowly and mix. Mix in essential oils. Enjoy!

Essential Oil Fingerpaints
2 cups cold water
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
Plastic bottles
Food Coloring
Essential oils

In a medium pot, whisk together cold water and cornstarch. Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and let cool. Pour the mixture into plastic bottles (or chosen containers) and add a different color of food coloring to each bottle, stirring until you achieve your desired color. Add a drop of essential oil to each bottle of paint and stir. 

Be sure to choose gentle essential oils that are safe for children. (Examples?)

Popsicles (Banana Coconut with Lemon Essential Oil)
3 Bananas
1 ½ cup coconut cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 drops Lemon essential oil

Blend bananas, coconut cream, vanilla extract, and Lemon oil until smooth. Pour in popsicle molds. Freeze for 3 hours (or until completely frozen) Enjoy!