At-home activities

from Summer 2020 TownTalk

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AQUATICS

Water Activities for Babies Put on your swimsuit and have your child put on theirs, then play in a clean water-filled bathtub by pouring water over their toes, knees, tummy, arms and head. Use floating toys and have your child practice by reaching out for the toy. Encourage your child to blow bubbles by having them imitate you. Water Activities for Toddlers Practice blowing bubbles using toys that float or sink. Have your child blow bubbles or submerge when grabbing the toy. Have your child lay in the bathtub and do a back float. You can support their head with your hand and sing “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” or say “1, 2, 3, done,” while they look up at you. Songs to Sing in the Water Have children hold hands and move around in a clockwise direction while singing: Ring around the Rosie, A pocket full of posies, Ashes! Ashes! We all blow bubbles! Repeat, but say “We all fall down” and go underwater.

If you’re happy and you know it (Make small splashes) x2 If you’re happy and you know it Then your face will surely show it If you’re happy and you know it (Make small splashes)

(Blow some bubbles) (Kick your feet) (Turn around) (Jump up and down)

SPORTS/FITNESS

Family Dance Party Get your heart rate up and your muscles moving to the beat! Pick an open space and prepare your music, snacks and a hydration station. Crank the music and let your body move.

Jump Rope Fitness Competition Gather your family members, get a jump rope and see who can get the most jumps in a row. Track your jumps a few times a week for four weeks. The person with the most jumps get to pick dinner!

Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Tournaments Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. This is a free, come-and-go event. You can stay for the whole event (usually last about 90 minutes), but can come and go at your leisure. To participate, turn on your game system and launch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Select Online Play > Tournaments > Search by Code. Tuesday’s code is 5026-1783-9147. Thursday’s code is 5372-9136-3883.

Pickleball Dinking Drill Need to practice your pickleball skills? You just need a paddle and a ball. Mark a line 7 feet away from a wall in your basement and practice dinking against the wall.

Superhero Workout Participate in a family workout that’s fun for all ages. Go to Lenexa.com/Fun to view the routine. Water Balloon Baseball/Softball Practice Create three water stations to practice your baseball and softball skills: • Toss water balloons between partners to hone throwing and catching skills. After each person has one catch, take a step back. • Fill up a bucket of water balloons and practice batting them instead of a ball. • Create a slip ‘n slide with a tarp, plastic shower curtain or a slide you have on hand. Work on your sliding technique while having fun!

NATURE/OUTDOORS

FAMILY FUN

COVID-19 Time Capsule Go to Lenexa.com/Fun to download worksheets that will help you create your own time capsule. Find a container to hold all your creations and pieces of history, then store it in a safe place for your future self!

Backyard Movie Night Bring a TV or projector to view a movie outside and a speaker to enhance the volume. Use a sheet, garage door or side of your house if you’re projecting the movie. Make popcorn and pick out the movie, then enjoy a memorable movie outdoors.

Birding in Lenexa Discover beautiful birds that live in Lenexa in our parks and in your own backyard! Go to Lenexa.com/Fun to print a checklist of birds found in Lenexa, plus find great resources to help you begin your adventure in birding. Lenexa Rocks Painting Paint small rocks with a fun design and seal with a clear coat. Then, leave them in a park for others to find. You can post your creation on the Lenexa Rocks Facebook group to show off your craftsmanship and find other cool rocks around Lenexa! Scavenger Hunts Explore Lenexa (or your neightborhood) with a fun scavenger hunt! Print off the scavenger hunt for the difficulty level you’d like to try at Lenexa.com/Fun and enjoy the challenge.

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CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor Mike Boehm City Manager Beccy Yocham

City Council Ward 1 Joe Karlin Courtney Eiterich City Council Ward 2 Tom Nolte Bill Nicks

City Council Ward 3 Dan Roh Corey Hunt City Council Ward 4 Mandy Stuke Julie Sayers Lenexa is an equal housing community. PRSRT MKTG U.S. Postage P A I D Kansas City, MO Permit No. 32