November 3, 2005 - Plan Ahead

Velvet On Rock

Some Things to Take Along For an Afternoon Outside

In The Car:

• Blanket
• A change of clothes for each child
• Balls, bats/ racquets, jump rope
• First aid kit
• Insect repellent and sting soothing ointment
• Cell phone and emergency numbers
• Jackets
• Garbage bags and Zip-Lok bags for wet or muddy things and nature "treasures"
• Insect catching net and a ventilated jar

In My Field Bag:

• Spiral-bound, heavy drawing paper
• Pencils/ erasers
• Paints, brushes, water cups for rinsing brushes
• Field Guides to birds, wild flowers, trees, etc. 
• A picnic or snack
• Plenty of fresh water for drinking
• Wipes or a wet washcloth or two in a plastic bag
• Mom’s project (see “Masterly Inactivity”)

In Warm Weather Add:

• Swim suits, towels, sunscreen, water shoes
• Clean, empty spray bottles that can be filled with water (for squirting each other!)

In Cool Weather Add:

• Extra sweaters
• Mittens, hats, and boots
• Warm drinks (like cocoa or tea)