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Monday, August 3, 2009

Parent Resource Information

Looking for something to do as a family this summer? Here are a few ideas.
  • The Dakota County Fair in Farmington, MN is August 10th-16th. The admission is $5.00 for an adult, $2.00 for ages 6-12 years, and $2.00 for seniors. There are food vendors, barns with animals to pet, a free entertainment stage, information/safety vendors such as police officers, and much more! Check it out!
  • The MN Children's Museum is free to all ages (adults & children) the third Sunday of every month. This is a very fun and educational place to visit.

Beaches aren't just for swimming! Try collecting some items and making an art project. Collect some sand and seashells. Take a plastic bottle (12 ounce size or smaller), pour the sand in, add seashells, and then add some water. You can add some other items such as glitter and food coloring. The bottle will look like an ocean when lying down sideways. You can also glue the top on to prevent spills.

In addition, you can collect seashells and paint them!


Summer often means going to the beach, a lake, or swimming in a pool. It is very important to discuss safety while in or around water with your children. Visit http://www.usa.safekids.org/ for information and tips on this topic.

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