SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: A through Z Boredom Busters for Kids
Ready for some summer activities for kids that are sure boredom busters? Then check out this awesome list of 32 A through Z Boredom Buster for your family to do together or your kiddos to do by themselves! I hope that you find inspiration in all of these ideas. These are all perfect for preschoolers and young learners alike.
Where did I get these projects from, you ask? These are all from Crystal & Co., readers and from their lovely submissions to our weekly blog linky party on Wednesday’s. I love the ideas that you guys 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!
Summer Activities for Kids
A through Z Boredom Busters for Kids
Transform empty plastic bottles into charming fairy house night lights with this fun and eco-friendly craft. Perfect for kids' rooms, nurseries, or gardens, this project encourages creativity while promoting recycling.
Get kids moving and learning with this easy color race gross motor game using colored paper and a die. It’s a fun, active way to practice color recognition and burn off energy indoors or outside.
Create a fun and educational weather board for preschoolers using free printables from Teaching Mama. This hands-on activity helps young learners observe daily weather patterns and build early science skills.
Explore the wonders of botany with your preschooler by dissecting a flower to learn about its parts. This hands-on activity from Gift of Curiosity uses real flowers and simple materials to teach kids about petals, stamens, pistils, and more in a fun and engaging way.
Create a fun and educational snack with the "E is for Eggs" activity. Using pretzels, melted white almond bark, and yellow M&M's, kids can assemble a tasty treat that resembles sunny-side-up eggs, making learning the letter 'E' both delicious and engaging.
Introduce your preschooler to the letter "G" with a delightful "G is for Goat" craft from Crystal & Co. Using simple materials like construction paper, googly eyes, and glue, children can create a charming goat while learning letter recognition and phonics.
Encouraging a positive youth sports experience is essential for children's development and enjoyment. Parents can foster this by emphasizing fun over competition, supporting coaches, and promoting good sportsmanship.
Helping your child develop their talents and interests is a rewarding journey that fosters confidence and creativity. By actively supporting your child's interests, you help them build confidence and a lifelong love of learning.
A parody of the children's classic and a hilarious gift for anyone that finds modern life funny and absurd. In a bright buzzing room, in the glow of the moon-and iPhones and Androids and Blackberries too-it is time to say goodnight...
Turn learning into an adventure with the "Treasure Hunt Alphabet Activity". By hiding alphabet letters in a sandbox, children can engage in a fun outdoor game that enhances letter recognition and early literacy skills.
Transform an old jar into a charming ladybug bug jar with this creative craft from B-Inspired Mama. This fun project encourages kids to recycle while exploring nature, making it perfect for spring or summer learning.
Miss Polly Had a Dolly" is a cherished nursery rhyme that tells the story of Miss Polly caring for her sick doll by calling a doctor to help. This engaging rhyme not only entertains but also teaches children about empathy, responsibility, and the importance of caring for others.
This Grumpy Monkey craft is a fun and easy paper bag puppet activity that pairs perfectly with the book "Grumpy Monkey," helping kids explore emotions through creativity. With a free printable template and simple supplies, it's an engaging way to make storytime interactive and imaginative.
In this engaging activity, children delve into a prehistoric adventure by creating a sensory bin featuring erupting oobleck volcanoes and dinosaurs. Combining science and storytelling, this hands-on project brings the imaginative tale to life, offering a fun and educational experience for young learners.
A wide variety of free, teacher-created printables designed to support early learning at home. From alphabet packs and preschool activities to holiday-themed crafts and games, these resources make learning fun and engaging for young children.
The "F is for Friendship" activity, uses Ephesians 4:32 to teach children about kindness, forgiveness, and the qualities of a good friend. Through interactive exercises like tracing body outlines and discussing how each part can be used to show friendship, kids learn valuable lessons in empathy and understanding.
This collection of simple number recognition activities from ABCDee Learning offers fun, hands-on ways for kids to learn numbers. From DIY number cards using cardboard boxes to playful games like "Swat the Number," these activities are easy to set up and perfect for engaging young learners in counting and number identification.
This patriotic sensory play activity uses colored rice to create a red, white, and blue sensory bin, perfect for Memorial Day or the 4th of July. Kids can scoop, pour, and drive toy vehicles through the vibrant rice, making it a fun and engaging way to celebrate while enhancing fine motor skills and imaginative play.
The "Spy Training" activity transforms a hallway into a thrilling laser maze using yarn and painter's tape. Children navigate the maze without touching the "laser beams," enhancing their coordination and problem-solving skills in a fun, imaginative setting.
The "Tactile Sensory Play with Texture Balloons" activity offers a fun and mess-free way for kids to explore different textures. By filling balloons with various materials like rice, sand, or marbles, children can engage their sense of touch and even play guessing games to identify the contents.
The "Upcycled Denim First Aid Case #2" is a creative sewing project that transforms old jeans into a practical and stylish roll-up first aid kit. Featuring step-by-step instructions, this DIY guide helps you craft a personalized organizer with denim pockets and optional embroidery, making it both functional and unique.
The "Free Printable Bible Verses Round-Up" offers a comprehensive collection of scripture-based handwriting and copywork activities designed to help children learn and memorize Bible verses while improving their writing skills.
The "7 Dandelion Kids Activities That Blow Away Boredom!" offers a delightful collection of nature-inspired activities perfect for spring and summer. Children can engage in simple pleasures like making dandelion wishes, crafting with the flowers, and even creating natural paints, turning everyday weeds into tools for creativity and learning.
Discover five engaging letter X crafts perfect for preschoolers, including creative projects like x-ray fish and xylophones. These hands-on activities make learning the alphabet fun and help develop fine motor skills.
Explore a treasure trove of over 1,300 pages of vibrant, Montessori-inspired alphabet printables at Happy and Blessed Home. These free resources, featuring animals, food, and household objects, are perfect for making early learning fun and engaging for preschoolers.
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This is great ideas! Pinned it to come back to… Thanks for sharing at HomeSchool After School!
Some great ideas here!
Wow! What a great collection of ideas!
Great list! Thank you for sharing. I like how you sent readers to a variety of blogs for summer ideas. Wonderful presentation and encourages others to read other blogs.
Thank you Tracey!
Hey there! Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up your cool post! Stop by again next week and link up another awesome project!
Have a great week!
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What a great group of activities and I love that they’re organized according to the alphabet! SO CLEVER! Thanks for sharing at the After School Linky Party!
Thank you! I just pinned this for later. My children will love it!