{"id":109000000253,"date":"2021-06-29T01:54:03","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T01:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/waterside\/?p=109000000253"},"modified":"2021-06-29T01:54:03","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T01:54:03","slug":"safari-adventures-from-home-with-your-preschooler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/waterside\/2021\/06\/29\/safari-adventures-from-home-with-your-preschooler\/","title":{"rendered":"Safari Adventures from Home with Your Preschooler"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-109000000254 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/waterside\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_434035750.jpg\" alt=\"Safari Adventures from Home with Your Preschooler at Kids 'R' Kids Waterside, preschool, daycare, childcare\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most of us will never travel to Africa and experience a safari in real life.\u00a0 That does not mean we cannot create an African adventure of our own right from home!\u00a0 Gather up your gear and keep reading for some safari adventures you can have right at home!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gather Books<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Setting the scene could be the most important part of this adventure for you.\u00a0 Gather up some books from your local library about African animals and safaris.\u00a0 Include children\u2019s books and more advanced educational books in your selection.\u00a0 You may even find some helpful Zoo Books magazines featuring the animals.\u00a0 Explore these with your preschooler ahead of time so they have an idea of what is in store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Decorate<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Next, collect some props to make it feel more realistic.\u00a0 Your toddler probably has some stuffed animals that would be useful.\u00a0 Also, use your wardrobe to create some safari attire.\u00a0 Turn your couch into a jeep with a paper plate steering wheel.\u00a0 Search for a soundtrack of animal noises to use on your adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Load up!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is time for the safari to begin!\u00a0 Take an imaginary ride in your jeep and go sightseeing.\u00a0 Use some binoculars to search for animals.\u00a0 Play the soundtrack from your phone as you ride along.\u00a0 Help your child draw pictures of the animals they \u201csaw\u201d on the safari in a small notebook and read about them together later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finish with a Snack<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, search for a good safari documentary that is kid friendly and enjoy watching it together while you munch on some yummy snacks in your jeep.\u00a0 You can rename the snacks into safari sounding names.\u00a0 Pretzels can be giraffe spots, and Oreos can be zebra stripes, etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that the wheels are turning in your head, take these ideas and run with it!\u00a0 Make it as simple or elaborate as you want.\u00a0 Have fun learning with your preschooler this summer!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog, please take a look at our school\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/waterside\/blog\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">blog page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. 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