炎热的夏季就要到啦！更令父母们焦虑的是，暑假就要来了！有着充沛精力的小孩子们在精力无处释放的时候就不晓得会惹出什么祸来，这恐怕也是令国外父母们头疼的事吧~~今天翻译的文章是有关夏季小朋友们可以做的活动，你是否会从中得到启发呢~
11 Outdoor Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer
今夏能让宝宝更充实的11个小游戏
School’s out for summer! You know what that means — the kids are home and looking for entertainment. This can be a stressful time for parents. I mean, who wouldn’t get a little overwhelmed with their kids breathing down their neck demanding attention?
学校要放暑假啦！你知道会发生什么，那就是赋闲在家各种闯祸，这对父母来说可不轻松，有什么招可以把这些小孩给控制住呢？
Fear not, we’ve got you covered with these 11 outdoor summer activities!
不用怕，这就来跟亲支上11个招数！
1.Cookie Cutter Bird Feeder:Your little ones will be amazed watching their feathered friends snack on something they created from the comfort of their very own backyard.
1.喂鸟饼干：孩子们一定会很好奇的看着小鸟来自家后院吃他们亲手制作的饼干哦！
2.Dripping Paint Art:Bring out the artist in your child with this fun craft. They’ll love being allowed to get their hands dirty.
2. 滴彩艺术：用这个游戏来发掘孩子的艺术天分，他们一定会跟高兴被允许用小脏手抹来抹去~
3.Homemade Playdough:There’s nothing better than making your own version of a popular product.The kids can head outside for minimal mess.
3. 自制橡皮泥： 能自己亲手制作如此风靡的玩具是令孩子们再高兴不过的事情了。
4.DIY Jump Rope:After crafting their own jump ropes, the tykes will be ready to burn off all of that extra energy jumping around!
4. DIY跳绳：当做好了自己的跳绳以后，他们就有机会出去把自己的多余能量都消耗掉啦！（译者注：意思是会出去一直跳绳消耗能量，就不会在家调皮了，哈哈）
5.Giant Outdoor Kerplunk Game:Take family game night to the next level with this super-sized take on a classic game.
5. 户外Kerplunk游戏：把这个经典游戏的升级版作为家庭游戏之夜的内容吧。（译者注：这个游戏类似于我们玩的“挖土尿炕”游戏，每人抽掉一根杆，看谁的位置掉落的球数量最少。）
6.Lemonade Stand:What better way to recycle an old piece of furniture and teach the kids about the value of a dollar?
6.柠檬水台：利用废旧家具和一元钱就能买到的柠檬让孩子体验到一元钱的价值。
7.Rain Stick: Your kid will love pretending there’s a big storm coming with their fabulous DIY rain stick.
7. 雨声器：孩子们一定喜欢用自己制作的雨声器给自己来一场“大雨”。
8.Ice Block Scavenger Hunt:This is such a great way to cool down and have a blast on a hot summer day.
8. 冰块寻宝游戏：炎热的夏季试试这个游戏一定清凉又劲爆！
9.INSIDE OUTdoor Field Hockey: Get in the competitive spirit with a friendly game of outdoor field hockey in the backyard, inspired byInside Out.
9. 后院曲棍球比赛：和小伙伴一起在后院发起一场曲棍球比赛，灵感迸发哦~
10.Construction Site: Does your little one love pushing around toy cars and trucks? Then they’ll love this activity tray.
10. 建设工地：你家的小家伙喜欢推着玩具小卡车到处跑吗？那他一定会爱上这个沙盒~
11.Ice Cube Painting: Let your kids indulge in the fun of painting in a new, inventive way.
11. 冰块涂鸦：让孩子们享受在绘画的乐趣中，以一种新颖的方式~