We have been talking about mental health awareness this month and socializing is an important element in mental health. Over the summer break kids see less of their regular friends from school, or perhaps they have difficulty making friends. The summer time offers a great opportunity to encourage social engagement by visiting local parks and playgrounds or participating in a local summer camp or activity!
Whenever you see your child making a new friend these printable playdate cards can allow you to share contact information to set up future playdates!
Just keep a few of these in your diaper bag, purse, or phone case to share anytime you think you'd like to set up future playdates!
Have older kids? Before school gets out for summer break, send a few of these printable playdate cards along with them to school to give to their friends they want to stay connected to so you can arrange summertime playdates!
Simply print the cards, fill in your info, and get your child to hand them out to their friends. This is also a great way for them to stay connected with their current friends in the event that circumstances change and they don't return to the same school once the new year begins.
We have a black and white version or a color version for you to choose from. Local libraries are a great source if you don't have access to a computer or printer at home.
It’s the perfect way to help set up a playdate for your kids – and meet other parents in your community too!
Simply click here to download your FREE printables!
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Janel Plunkard is the publisher of Macaroni KID Springfield, Mo.
