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Children will identify ways to stay safe while doing summer activities in the neighborhood.

Vocabulary: neighborhood

Social Studies Focus: communities, health and safety

Simple, spectacular ideas to boost your lessons.

• This picture book is the ultimate celebration of all things summer. From fireworks to ice cream trucks, lemonade stands to bike rides, this read-aloud is sure to get kids excited for the season!

• Pass out this bonus skill sheet for an anytime writing and drawing activity that’s perfect for celebrating summer!

• Use pages 2-3 of the issue to do this scavenger hunt as a group.

1. Find the picture where the child is wearing a helmet. Put a ✔ on the helmet.

2. In the orange box, find the word that means grown-up. Circle it.

3. Find the heading. Underline it.

4. Find three kids who are staying safe with adults.

Skill: art, science

Materials: bowl, spoon, measuring cup, cornstarch, water, food coloring, small containers or muffin tin, paintbrushes

• Looking for a fun, safe way to play in the neighborhood? Try sidewalk chalk! Kids can help make liquid sidewalk chalk with this simple recipe.
• Mix 1 cup of cornstarch with 1 cup of water. Divide the mixture among small cups or sections of the muffin tin. Stir in 2 or 3 drops of food coloring of your choice to each cup.
• Take the liquid chalk and paintbrushes outside to a paved area and enjoy! You can even send the recipe home with children for a safe and fun outdoor summer activity.