Check out these summer activities for preschoolers to try even when school’s out. Perfect for summer camps, or hot days hanging out at home.
The school year is over, which means it’s time to bring on summer. I adore teaching, but I also love the extra time I get with my kiddo when school is out.
Plus, there are preschool summer camps and time with friends and family during the summer months. So it’s not like the fun early learning has to stop just because school’s out, right?
If you need some more ideas, here’s a collection of engaging summer activities for preschoolers. I have it on good authority that older kids get a kick out of these activities, too!
Summer Activities for Preschoolers to Try
I’ve broken down the activities into categories so they’re easier to find. This page will house all of Fun-A-Day’s summer activities, so be sure to check back periodically.
Click on the photos to be taken to material lists, directions, and more details on each activity.
Summer Art and Crafts for Preschoolers
Little artists will love getting creative with these ideas over the summer.
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- Shell Painting
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- Shell Sculptures
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- Paint the Car
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- Painting with Coconuts
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- Outdoor Summer Art Ideas
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- Pool Noodle Painting
Math Summer Activities for Preschoolers
There’s so much math learning to be had while school’s out.
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- Watermelon Geoboard
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- Ice cream numbers
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- Shell numbers connect-the-dots
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- Fireworks Math
Science
Don’t forget about your preschool scientists this summer!
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- Fizzing Coconuts
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- Icy, Fizzy Letters
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- Minecraft Ice Science
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- Sand Volcano
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- Ice Castles
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- Pirate Science Fun
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- 50+ Summer Science Experiments
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- PVC Pipe Physics
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- Frozen Water Beads
Sensory
- Taste-Safe Play Sand and Beach Small World
- Jell-O Soap Foam
- Coconut Scented Water Beads
- Super Simple Ocean Sensory Bin
- Bowling with Coconuts
- S’Mores on a Stick Camping Snack
- Working at the Car Wash
- Taste-Safe Coconut Cloud Dough
- Colored Ice Sensory Play
- Coconut Five Senses Activity
- Portable Water Walls
- Sunken Treasure Discovery Bottles
Summer Collections
- Activities for a Preschool Pirate Theme
- 10 Preschool Summer Activities All About Coconuts
- 10 Old School Spring and Summer Fun Ideas
- 15 Summer Art Projects to Try Outside
- 10 Summer Snacks for Kids to Make
- Top 10 Summer Science Experiments for Kids
- Planning Summer Fun for Kids
- 40+ Summer Fun Activities for the Kiddos
- 12 Fun Shark Activities for Kids
- 10+ Pirate Sensory Bins
- Activities for a Preschool Ocean Theme
Which of these summer activities for preschoolers would your kids like the best? You can try them at home, invite some friends over for a play group, or use them to plan your preschool summer camps.
