Ten Weeks of Fun Summer Activities for Parents and Kids

This week's activity is going bike riding with your kids. You might even want to make plans to ride to a park or playground where you can have lunch as well.

Resources for Planning Your Bike Ride:

• Choosing the Right Bike for Your Child
• Choosing the Right Helmet for Your Child
• Bike Riding Safety Tips
• Bicycle Safety: Myths and Facts from the AAP

Books to Read:
Visit your local library and look for these children's book on bicycle safety:

For Young Children, Try:

• Franklin's Bicycle Helmet by Paulette Bourgeois
• Mind Your Manners at the Park by Arianna Candell

For Older Children, Try:

• Sally Jean, the Bicycle Queen by Cari Best and Christine Davenier
• The Mystery of the Stolen Bike by Marc Brown (This book is part of the Arthur chapter book series.)
• Go Fly a Bike! The Ultimate Book of Bicycle Fun, Freedom, and Science by Bill Haduch

Related Crafts:
Plan to do one of these craft activities, too, as you explore this week's theme.

• Decorate Your Bikes
• Bike Helmet Craft

Corresponding Meals and Snacks:
Finally, plan at least one meal or snack this week that also relates to the theme. This makes everything you're learning together even more fun!

• Chewy Granola Bars
• Tropical Fruit Salad
• Easy Sandwich Wraps