Are kids getting bored this Summer? Are you worried about them forgetting what they’ve learned during the long break? Look no further! Here is a wonderful list of fun and hands-on activities that involve learning, too!
Summer Learning Activities
Early Writing Ideas with Sidewalk Chalk – Living Life and Learning
Younger kids are very excited to learn to write on their own. Taking this activity outside is just the ticket to take learning to a new level!
Outdoor Preschool Activities – Living Life and Learning
Preschoolers are going to have a blast with all of these activities! Take a look at how creative you can get and find ways to make any and every activity an educational one!
Epic Light Table Ice Legos & More for Summer! – The Natural Homeschool
Have your kids ever made ice Legos? In this post, you will learn how to make them and you can use them for many learning activities from adding to engineering to making letters out of the Legos!
Dry Ice Rockets! – Frog Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
Ever want to experiment with dry ice? This cool craft is a perfect way to teach your kids a little about science while having a ton of fun!
How To Build A Lego Candy Dispenser – Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls
Ever want to build something both useful and exciting out of Legos? Kids will love using their toys to build something that will dispense yummy treats!
Marshmallow and Toothpick Buildings – The Idea Room
Do your kids like building things? Let them design all kinds of buildings with marshmallows and toothpicks! The supplies is easy to come by and isn’t too costly!
Make Your Own Solar Oven – I Can Teach My Child
Want to make something in the oven but it’s hot outside so you don’t want to heat up the house? Make your own solar oven with your kids and teach them about light and heat while enjoying the tasty results!
Bubble Snake Maker – Kids Craft Room
Babies, toddlers, and big kids! This simple craft is one kids of all ages will absolutely love and can be made with basic supplies found around the house!
Hands-on Learning Activities
How To Make A Sound Volcano – Growing A Jeweled Rose
Already made your typical vinegar/backing soda volcano? Wouldn’t it be more exciting if it had sound? Add one simple ingredient and listen to it pop for minutes!
Mentos & Coke Rocket – My Kids Adventure
Already tried your basic mentos and coke geyser? Ramp up the excitement by making it into a rocket and watching it fly!
Mirror Discovery Box – Sun Hats & Wellie Boots
Kids interested in learning about insects? This discovery box will let your kids get a closer look and see them from nearly every angle!
Nature Scavenger Hunt For Kids (Free Printable) – The Taylor House
Need to get your kids outside for the summer? Use this scavenger hunt to get them outdoors and involved in nature!
Water Xylophone Science Experiment – Sugar Spice and Glitter
Do your kids like music and color? Use this science experiment to help them learn about sound and what a little water in jars can do!
Making Paper With Kids – Craftulate
Do your kids like drawing? Teach them about recycling and help them make their own paper!
More Summer Fun!
Balloon Experiments With Candy – Learn Play Imagine
Teach kids about pressure and use sweet treats and coke to make a balloon expand!
How To Dye Flowers With Two Colors – The Artful Parent
Kids love plants? Already dyed flowers? Teach them how awesome nature really is by dying flowers with not one, but two colors!
Number Boats – The Math Maniac
Want a fun way to teach your kids math? Use these awesome boats to make it more interesting!
Summer Review Packets! – The Moffatt Girls
Don’t want your kids to forget everything they learned in school over the summer? Use fun summer review packets to help them remember everything they learned!
Thank you for reading our Summer Learning Activities post!
Jennifer Tammy says
Aw, thank you for including my DIY Water Xylophone – there are so many great ideas here, we are in great company! Pinning!
Monique says
No problem!