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!
Fantastic Fun & Learning’s Beach Sensory Play and Small World
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}
Life With Moore Babies’ Creamy Pudding Pops
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}
Twodaloo’s Melted Bead Watermelon Suncatchers
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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Rachael :: Nothing if Not Intentional says
July 14, 2013 at 2:45 pmPosts like these remind me why summer is my absolute favorite season! Thanks for the great ideas and for including my beach and snow cone posts in the fun! 🙂
Megan says
July 14, 2013 at 5:50 pmLOVE this post! Rachael is right–there is just something about summer that is so FUN! Thanks for including our bucket list! 🙂
Leah says
July 14, 2013 at 6:44 pmThanks for hosting! Great list of things to do. Pinning it for later.
Amy mayen says
July 14, 2013 at 7:52 pmCool roundup! Thanks for hosting lovely!
Stephanie@Twodaloo says
July 15, 2013 at 1:27 amThanks so much for including us in this fantastic roundup! This is truly a one-stop-shop for summer awesome!!
Cat (Yellow Days) says
July 15, 2013 at 4:50 pmWow, so many ideas! Thanks for linking up to our Parenting Pin-it Party.
Coombemill says
July 16, 2013 at 7:29 pmA great roundup of summer fun
Mary Catherine says
July 19, 2013 at 8:27 amThanks! I hope you found some ideas to use this summer!
Shaunna @ Fantastic Fun and Learning says
July 17, 2013 at 6:23 amSo many fun summer ideas…makes me a bit sad to realize that our summer is quickly coming to an end! Glad to have a few more activities to include in our last weeks! Thanks for including our beach sensory play.
Mary Catherine says
July 19, 2013 at 8:25 amI agree completely, Shaunna! I want more time to play and hang out with the kiddo! I can’t believe he’s going back to school next month!! Loved the beach sensory bin and plan on using it at summer camp next week.
Blayne says
July 19, 2013 at 8:05 amThank you so much for featuring two of our activities! 🙂
Mary Catherine says
July 19, 2013 at 8:10 amI can tell you and Kingston are having a LOT of fun this summer! I love reading what you’ve been up to every week. 🙂