Midsummer with Children
(Thanks to my daughter for creating the âstill lifeâ photo đ)
Here are some ways to celebrate the summer solstice with youngins (or those young at heart!):
Collect dandelions to make a flower crown. Enchant for prosperity and luck for the coming year.
Collect seeded dandelions and make wishes.
Draw with chalk! Suns, flowers, clouds, stars, coins, ice cream, and sandals are all some common summer images to draw. But abstract symbols and marks are good too!
Use paintbrushes and water to âpaintâ on the ground. Add food coloring or (food safe) herbs to give it pizzazz and specific associations.
Eat something cool outside- ice cream, berries, watermelon, chips/veggies and dip, a charcuterie board, etc.
Make fresh lemonade with the youngins! Include extra things like cut strawberries, fresh mint, a cup of sparkling water.
Bake! Shortbread, honey cakes, lemon bars, and berry-frosted cookies are my favorite seasonal bakes.
Make handprint art with non-toxic paint outside!
Turn on a hose or sprinkler, enchant it for cleansing, and run through it!
Braid each otherâs hair. Tuck flowers, ribbon, and leaves into the weave.
Identify cloud shapes- make a simple beginners divination game out of it!
Stack rocks and stones into towers near your door or porch for luck and blessings.
Point out wildlife like birds, bees, rabbits, etc. Discuss what they do for the ecosystem and ask about the younginsâ favorite summer critters.
Leave offerings for the Fae and nature spirits outside.
Feel free to reblog and add additional ideas!
