10 Summer Snacks for Kids to Make

My preschool year is coming to an end, and Engineer’s almost done too. Which means SUMMER is upon us! To welcome the season, I put together a list of fun summer snacks the kiddos (and their parents!) could enjoy.

delightful summer snacks for kids

S’mores on a stick | Fun-A-Day!
My son loves making s’mores during the summer, but we don’t always have a campfire. These simple, tasty summer snacks are a great alternative.

Ice Cream in a Bag | Buggy and Buddy
I love that this summertime treat doubles as a science experiment!

Watermelon Ladybug Pops | Twodaloo
Almost too cute to eat. Almost!

Homemade Snow Cones | Nothing if Not Intentional
In my opinion, snow cones are a MUST during the summer! This snow cone syrup recipe has just 3 ingredients, and the kiddos can help make it.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Popsicles | My Nearest and Dearest
Turn a favorite smoothie recipe into a frozen summer treat. How delicious!

Seashell Snack | Fantastic Fun and Learning
A sweet treat that looks just like the beach! I can see the kids having a blast making and eating this!

Watermelon Popsicles | Coffee Cups and Crayons
A chilly, refreshing snack for those hot summer days! This snack reminds me of making my own popsicles when I was a child!

Frozen Grape Caterpillars | Sugar Aunts
I love how simple this summer snack is. The kiddos can even work on their fine motor skills while they help make the caterpillars!

Fruit Cones | A Mom with a Lesson Plan
This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that?” snacks! Perfect for a summer camp out, or just because.

Watermelon Cake | How Wee Learn
A beautiful “cake” full of vibrantly colored fruit! Make it using seasonal summer produce – with help from the kids of course.

What are your kids’ favorite summer snacks? I’d love to have more ideas on-hand as summer approaches!

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more summer fun ideas

Wet and Wonderful Summer Ideas for Kids | Powerful Mothering

Summer Flower Sensory Bin for Kids | Adventure in a Box

Summer nature art & craft ideas | Messy Little Monster

Summer acts of kindness for kids | Mum in the Mad House

Color Your Summer: Sidewalk Chalk for Kids | Child Led Life

Low Stress Summer Fun for Kids | Mama Smiles

Awesome Backyard Ideas for Summer |  In The Playroom

Summer STEM Activities for Kids | Kitchen Counter Chronicles

Top tips for creating a Summer fairy garden | The Gingerbread House

100 Budget Friendly Summer Activities | Something 2 Offer

5 Amazingly Cool Summer Activities for Little Kids | Peakle Pie

How to Make Awesome Summer Juices for Kids | Witty Hoots

Ultimate Guide to Summer Sidewalk Chalk  | Cutting Tiny Bites

Ideas for Summer drawings | Hodge Podge Craft

Summer Alphabet Relay Obstacle Course – Mom Inspired Life

Summer Lego Ice Rescue  – Multicraftingmummy

27 Simple Summer Science Experiments for Kids | Edventures with Kids

Summer Evenings – Family Fun Ideas with young kids | Rainy Day Mum

Summer Survival Guide For Busy Moms and Toddlers | Words n Needles

Celebrate Summer with Sun Crafts! | Artsy Momma

Summer Fun Activities For Toddlers | Adventures of Adam

35 Beach & Ocean Themed Sensory Play Ideas | Golden Reflections Blog

20 Ideas for Summer Fun with Preschool Kids | Bare Feet on the Dashboard

Planning a Summer Garden for Kids – Mama’s Happy Hive

10 Summer Snacks for Kids to Make – Fun-A-Day!

Quick and Easy Frozen Summer Watermelon Pop  | Little Bins for Little Hands

Frozen Watermelon Cubes for Fruit Flavored Water | Little Bins for Little Hands

Summer Alphabet Activities– Growing Book by Book

Fun with Zoo Animals for Kids – My Bright Firefly

Summer Bubble Fun For Kids – Just Another Mom

Epic Light Table Ice Legos & More for Summer! – The Natural Homeschool

Summer Preschool Activities – Living Life and Learning

Free Summer Printables – Montessori Nature

Hands-On Preschool Materials

It is imperative that we keep our classrooms stocked with materials that will give our students the hands-on learning experiences that they love (and need!). There are a few specific things that I always keep on-hand in my classroom. Check them out in the list below.

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• Crayons
• Glue
• Blocks
• Puzzles
• Safety scissors
• Dramatic play items
• Math manipulatives
• Dry erase markers
• Sensory items
• Play dough
• Craft supplies
• Playground balls
• Music and movement tools
• Books, books, and more books!

When it comes to preschool, this list is really just skims the surface of the wide variety of materials that can be used. The best thing about this age group is that they learn the most while playing. So, whether they’re playing on the playground, building with blocks, or creating a masterpiece, rest assured that the children are learning so many important skills, all while having fun!