Fishing With Kids

I have to admit I’m a terrible fisherwoman. I made several brave attempts at flyfishing and even went to the extent of learning to tie my own flies but after multiple dissapointments and gear malfunctions I threw in the hat with only two brown trout and a mennow under my belt.

However, now that my children are getting old enough to give it a try I think I should get back into it, even if it’s using plain old worms and spinners.

Our kids got to go on a fun fishing trip with their grandpa and grandma on the Snake River in Grandpa’s river boat! What fun Nature For Kids can be! They had so much fun that they’ve convinced me to make more of an effort in this fishing business.

Since I’m not the one to be giving advice on fishing with kids I’m counting on some hefty help by way of comments from all of you out there. Here are a couple questions right off the top of my head.

What are some good fishing websites?

Where are some fool proof spots?

Are those little kid fishing poles worth it?

How do you find out what the fish are biting?

What’s your best spinner?

How much worm is too much worm?

Is that last one a valid question? Anyway, enlighten me. I need all the help I can get when it comes to fishing with kids!

 

 

Night Games

It’s time to stay up late and enjoy the warm nights that summer provides. Take advantage of a pleasant evening by playing night games with your kids!

Glow In The Dark Baseball: Buy a bundle of glow in the dark necklaces and have each player put one on. Get a wuffle ball and put glow in the dark bracelets inside it. Tape about 5 bracelets lengthwise on the end of the bat or a stick.

Star gazing: That’s an easy one. Print off a sky map here.

Sardenes: Like hide and seek but only one person hides. Everyone else tries to find them. When they do find them they hide with the person. The last person to find the hiding spot loses. 

Kick The Can: This is kind of like hide and seek mixed with tag. One person is It and counts to 20 while everyone else hides. The person that is It has to find the people hiding but guard a can on the ground as well. When a person hiding is found they have to try to run and kick the can over before the person who is It tags them.

Flashlight Tag: Plain old tag but using flashlights or glowsticks.

Steal The Flag: Split everyone into two teams. Have a flag on opposing ends of the playing site. Each team tries to steal the other teams flag without being tagged. You could use glowsticks instead of flags.

What are some of your favorite night games?

Mutton Bustin

The rodeo was in full effect this weekend and we were convinced by some friends that it was the place to be! So we put on our pearly button shirts and cowboy hats and took to the arena. Well at least one of us did. Our oldest son, Cru, decided to take part in the Mutton Bustin competition. Now if you’re a real cowboy you call it Mutton Bustin not Busting. So get it right partner!

Before the competition began Cru said, “Cowboys have to be tough huh Dad.. at least that’s what the song just said.”

He got 2nd place and won a John Deer tractor toy with a time of 3.01 seconds. Take a look.
Do your kids love the flying dirt, speedy horses, and wild bull excitement of the rodeo? Send in a picture of your little cowboy! shawna@natureforkids.net

Dog Days Of Summer

In one of my previous posts, Hydration For Kids I talked about the importance of keeping cool and well hydrated while playing outdoors. Unfortunately what’s sometimes overlooked are our pets. Dogs can suffer the same problems kids do, like overheating and dehydration.

To help your dog get through the dog days of summer  try filling up a kiddy pool with water.

Skadi, taking an afternoon dip!

Here are some other quick tips that I got from msnbc.com

  • Always have fresh cool water available
  • Bring your dog indoors during the hottest part of the day
  • Provide a shaded area in your yard
  • Never leave your dog in the car
  • Be aware of hot surfaces like sand or asphalt, these can harm your pets paws 

On the Hiking With Dogs post I mentioned the packable dog bowls. This is a great way to be sure your dog stays hydrated when on the go!

What are some things you do to get your pet through the dog days of summer?

Where I Blog

I thought I’d give you all an inside look at Nature For Kids by showing you where I blog from. Take a look!

It’s usually not this clean and my kids are usually close by while I’m on the computer building blocks, painting pictures or trying to push buttons on the computer AHHH! Notice we have a hard wooden chair at the desk there. That’s to insure that we don’t get too comfortable and spend all our time on the internet. When the bootie starts to hurt I know I need to get up and head outside.

Please excuse my poor video skills and video camera…;-)

 

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