The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing have begun! Be sure to tune in to (or set your Tivo for) the opening ceremonies tonight, and then this weekend, host your own backyard Olympics! From “Shot Put and Discus” (water balloons and Frisbee) to a torch scavenger hunt to printable award certificates, the activities in this Scholastic Parents article are great ways for you, your kids, and their friends to spend a summer afternoon. And it will definitely get them excited about the games going on in Beijing. Don’t forget to find out when your family’s favorite events are on!

The STA’s Summer Tips are ideas for projects and activities inspired by your kids’ favorite shows, to help them learn while the TV is on and after it’s off. Look for more tips all summer long, to OutSmart the 150% Summer Spike in childrens’ television viewing.

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