40+ Summer Fun Activities with the Kiddos {Stress-Free Sunday #17}

Today, I’m featuring posts about SUMMER FUN activities to do with the kids!  It’s the middle of summer here, and I’m always looking for new ideas to try out.  So really, this is a list of ideas for the kiddos and I to do this summer.  I thought I’d share them with you.  🙂 Most are from last week’s Stress-Free Sunday, but I’ve thrown in a few additions as well!

Small World and Pretend Play
Lemonade Pretend Play with Scented Sensory Rice {Twodaloo}
Beach Sensory Play and Small World {Fantastic Fun and Learning}
Kingston’s Cove: Beach Small World Play {House of Burke}
The Soap Factory: Summer Sensory Activity and Role Play {My Nearest and Dearest}
Pretend Popsicle Play {Mama.Papa.Bubba}

Science and Sensory Play
Icy Engine: Cool Summer Train Ice Play {Play Trains!}
Learning and Exploring with Sand Dollars and Starfish {House of Burke}
Outdoor Dandelion Messy Water Play {Sugar Aunts}
Tropical Island Water Table {Craftulate}
Our Summer Nature Table {Buggy and Buddy}
Water Math & Science Activities for Kids Ages 3-6 {The Measured Mom}
Chasing Fireflies {Fireflies and Mudpies}
Pirate Science FUN: Exploding Pirate Treasure Chests {Fun-A-Day!}

Bucket Lists

Summer Bucket List {Fantastic Fun and Learning}
Luau for Preschoolers {Sorting Sprinkles}
Our Train Summer Bucket List {Play Trains!}
Summer for Preschoolers {Sorting Sprinkles}
Old School Summer Bucket List {Coffee Cups and Crayons}
A Multicultural Summer Bucket List for Kids {MarocMama}

Treats
Healthy Strawberry Banana Popsicles {We Made That}
Creamy Pudding Pops {Life with Moore Babies}
Wacky Watermelon Day: Healthy Watermelon Milkshakes {Twodaloo}
Homemade Fudgesicles {Fabulessly Frugal}
Summer Fun – Funky Frozen Treat Day {Growing a Jeweled Rose}
Snow Cone Syrup Recipe {Nothing if Not Intentional}
Raspberry Lemonade {Fireflies and Mudpies}
S’Mores-On-A-Stick from Preschool Camping Theme {Fun-A-Day}

Arts & Crafts
Water Balloon Painting {Life with Moore Babies}
Melted Bead Watermelon Suncatchers {Twodaloo}
Frozen Paint Summer Art Project for Kids {Hands On: As We Grow}
Art Activities for Summer: Squirt Gun Painting {Blog Me Mom}
20 Classic Summer Crafts {Red Ted Art}
Make Your Own Sidewalk/Pavement Chalk {Fun at Home with Kids}
Fun With Pet Rocks – A Camping-Themed Craft {Fun-A-Day!}
Ocean-Themed Modelling Clay Activity for Kids {My Nearest and Dearest}
Cardboard Tube Mermaids {The Craft Train}

Summer Vacations
Tips for Keeping Your Kids Happy on Family Vacations {Mama OT}
Maps, Apps, and Naps – Tips for Traveling with Children {Fantastic Fun & Learning}
Top 10 Staycation Ideas {True Aim Education at Enchanted Homeschooling Mom}
100+ Ideas for Traveling with Kids – A Roundup {Fun-A-Day!}
35 Free Things to Do at the Beach with a Toddler {Nothing if Not Intentional}

What are some of your favorite summer activities to with the kids?  I’d love to hear your ideas in the comment section below!  🙂

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Now, grab a cup of coffee and join me for the Stress-Free Sunday link-up. You can link up anything family-friendly . . . it doesn’t have to be related to the ideas I shared above.  Please keep in mind that, by linking up, you’re giving me permission to share a picture and a link back to your post.  I can’t wait to see what you share this week!

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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!

Done-for-You Preschool Resources

Planning meaningful lessons for students week after week while balancing other teaching responsibilities and a personal life can be a daunting task. That’s where Preschool Teacher 101 comes in to save you time!

Preschool Teacher 101 has created some amazing preschool lesson and activity plans that will be perfect for your classroom. Click on the images below to learn more about some of our summer-related lesson plans.

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