Kid-Friendly Projects For Summertime Fun in Seattle

The kids might still be out of school and if so, are likely a little bored. There are some things you can do around the house that will keep the kids entertained while teaching them a variety of skills. Using their hands to do projects that they can play with and be proud of is an excellent way to pass the time. It gives you a chance to bond with the kids and just have fun. Our team at Greenwood Hardware has some fun ideas for you to get the kids involved in. These are some great ways to spend some time with the kids while being productive.

1. Make a chalkboard table or wall. You can do a little thrift shopping and pick up a small end table or build one from scratch if you have some woodworking skills. Pick up a can of chalk paint and cover the top of the table. The kids can draw on the table for hours, erasing and starting over. The paint can also be used on a wall in the bedroom or playroom. This is the one place it is okay for the kids to color on the walls.
2. Building a birdhouse with the kids is a tradition that has been passed down for several generations. You can buy kits that have everything you need to put the birdhouse together or buy the materials you need and use your own design. Let the kids practice their gluing and hammering skills before they paint their birdhouse. They will love adding their own creative style to the birdhouse.
3. Paint a starry night sky on the ceiling of the kids’ bedrooms with glow in the dark paint. You can use stencils to create a variety of stars, the moon, and planets if the kids choose. Each night when the kids go to bed, they will remember nights spent under the stars during the warm summer months.
4. Make a fairy garden. The kids will be able to keep their fairy garden going all year. Picking the plants and flowers for the garden will teach them about gardening. They can make new accessories for their garden to match the seasons. It is a project that will keep them busy, even on the cold, rainy days.

These are just a few of the ideas you can put to work in your house. Head into Greenwood Hardware with the kids and browse the aisles. Let the kids’ imaginations run wild and they will likely come up with their own unique project. Come on in, or contact us today.