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Minibeast hunt Take a walk in a local park or garden and see what minibeasts live in the different areas. Take a look under rocks, in grass, in trees, or under fallen logs. Which minibeasts can you spot? Can you see any bees, crickets, or dragonflies? Draw some pictures of the minibeasts you see. “Signs-of-summer I spy” Use the pages in this book or go for a summer walk with your child to play “signs-of-summer I spy.” See what signs of summer you can spot. Say: “I spy with my little eye, a sign of summer beginning with

Fun and simple ideas for you and your child to enjoy together.

Summer Activities

Paper flower bouquet 1. Cut different colors of tissue paper into squares (the bigger the squares the bigger the flowers). 2. Lay seven squares on top of each other and fold the tissue paper back and forth around the edge, like a fan. 3. Wrap a green pipe cleaner around the middle of the flower underneath and twist it to hold the tissue paper in place. 4. Separate the tissue paper to make the petals. 5. Put four or five flowers together to create a stunning bouquet. Summer perfume 1. Collect rose petals in a