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Writer's pictureMadison Jasperson

[Freebie!] Nature Bingo Cards from The Funner Summer Book

Sometimes it feels like my kids' favorite thing to say is "I'M BOOOOORRREEEEDD." I can lay out a long list of activities, games, and crafts, and nothing seems to catch their interest. The only thing I've found that consistently interests and engages them is active play.

Active play, or some kind of activity that requires them to move their bodies, helps to knock them into some other version of themselves where they suddenly have the imagination of Bluey and the optimistic resilience of Princess Poppy. I've found myself questioning often- "why can't they just play like this all the time!?" After some self-reflection I concluded that it's probably because they see me doing "inside tasks" or screen time pretty much all day and rarely have active, imaginative play modeled for them.

To encourage my own family to branch out and play outside the box, I started compiling some ideas from my childhood that I knew my kids would love- things like hide and seek, capture the flag, and jumping rope. Though they were simple, these games were so effective and my kids were thrilled with the smallest effort on my behalf to play with them! It was so exciting to see them tap into the freedom of childhood and just BE!


With a background in Early Childhood Education and my current career in fitness coaching, a tiny seed of an idea grew into "The Funner Summer Book"- an activity book to guide you through 30+ activities that will keep you and your kids off screens and engaged in play. I've compiled these ideas and written out general rules, ideas to modify for your kids age and skill level, as well as some ideas to let your imagination run wild. As I've watched my family play together, I've noticed less fits, fewer bouts of boredom, and more camaraderie.

YES, it will take some effort... but isn't that what motherhood is all about? To help you out, The Funner Summer Book comes in a box with all the materials you need to make fun happen. You can also order a hard copy book on its own, or download the e-book.


You can download a sneak peak of one of our activities- Nature Bingo! Download the Nature Bingo activity and extra bingo cards for free! I love this one because it helps kids notice what's happening around them, improving spatial awareness. It's also a great way to keep them busy on hikes or walks.





Show your kids what it means to work hard AND play hard with The Funner Summer Book. The world is our playground- let's claim it.




Life is better healthy!

Madison






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