10 Smart Activities to Keep Your Kids Sharp This Summer

Type up a list of "math" items for your kiddos to find and set them loose in the yard. Based on the age of your kids, the list items can change, but you can include anything from "Find seven green leaves" to "How many trees are in the yard?" You can also use this as an opportunity to sharpen addition or subtraction skills; for example, "Find three flowers and 10 twigs — how many items do you have?"