26 Fun and Educational Summer Activities for Kids
Summer is in full swing and some of us are running out of new ways to toss in some education while having fun. Here are 26 Fun and Educational Summer Activities for Kids which will give plenty of ideas to do in July. Not only are these learning activities but they are also boredom busters for kids! I hope that you find inspiration in all of the recipes shared here today. I know that I have!
Where did I get these mommy resourceful recipes from, you ask? These are all from Crystal & Co. readers and from their wonderful submissions to our weekly blog linky party on Wednesday’s. I love the ideas that you all share- keep them coming and watch for more in the future! You never know what theme I will post next so share all your fun ideas!
26 Fun & Educational Summer Activities for Kids
26 Fun and Educational Summer Activities for Kids
Learning does not have to stop over the summer. Check out these super fun educational activities for summer learning!
Make a sun print within hours and it can be any arranged design on construction paper.
Make an aluminum foil river with only a few materials and have some hands on fun!
Did you know you can paint using sunscreen? All you need is sunscreen and construction paper.
Summer Bucket List Craft - Writing Project & Bulletin Board
Use this template to create a summer bucket ist of things you want to do!
Create bubble art! This one is easy and simple and your kids will love it!
These marshmallow shooters are easy to make and a perfect STEM challenge for elementary aged kids.
<f Ice Cream Volcano Experiment - Summer Science Activity for Kids
Grab the ice cream and watch it erupt with this easy science experiment.
Stained Glass Sidewalk Chalk Art with Kids – an easy outdoor activity that kids love!
Create a work of art with this stained glass sidewalk chalk idea that your kids can go wild over!
Take things up a notch and make a solar oven out of cardboard box for s'mores!
A game of fun and accuracy!
Watermelon just screams summer and why not make one out of your handprint!
Use this recipe to make magic bubbles that are unpoppable!
Grab the baking oda and vinegar for some fizzy ice cube experimenting!
How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag w/ Science Experiment Worksheet pdf
Your kids will love making ice cream in a bag with all their favorite ingredients!
Explore how the sun changes things with a super cool sunography project!
How many rubber bands does it take to explode a watermelon? Use this activity to explore just how many!
Grab these summer fruit printables that are great for fruit and color recognition!
Create a fishing game with alphabet letters!
Grab the Legos and see just what you can launch with coffee filters.
Camping in the summer is a great time especially when you hunt for leaves and do this leaf rubbing activity to explore their patterns.
Make these glue suncatchers with just a few materials you have on hand.
Pool noodles make for great pom pom shooters.
Simple but super fun idea for a hot summer day!
Use this spray chalk recipe for outdoor sidewalk fun!
These ice cube dinosaur fossil eggs are perfect summer dino fun!
Ice cream puff paint is super fun and made easy with shaving cream.
Some of these summer crafts and activities look like so much fun! It’s always a top priority to keep the little tykes busy when they’re out of school. This list is a leap in the right direction! I like making silly riddles during the summer break. It’s an easy way to exercise the brain and have a good laugh. Here is one of my all time favorites: What Is Brown And Sticky
Love this list of activities. It’s hard finding different ways to engage your little ones while also making it educational. We try to get outside as much as possible and doing some of the following activities found here: 99 Outdoor Play Ideas