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Ten Weeks of Fun Summer Activities for Parents and Kids

By Jennifer Wolf, About.com

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Week 5: Enjoy a Bike Ride Together

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:
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. 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!
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