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30+ Summer Literacy Activities for Preschoolers

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These summer literacy activities for preschoolers take the kids outdoors or celebrate summer themes. What great ideas to include with the rest of your summer activities for preschoolers! Below, you’ll find ideas that touch on letter identification, sight words, word families, letter sounds, oral language development, and more! Some of the ideas are fully hands-onKeep Reading

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Free Printable Summer Calendar Numbers

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Your collection of calendar numbers definitely needs this set of free printable summer calendar numbers! Incorporate them into your traditional or linear calendar to keep track of days in the classroom. AND you can use the summer number cards for all kinds of early math skills practice! I love it when free printables can beKeep Reading

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Pool Noodle Crafts And Activities for Kids

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Pool noodle crafts are a great option for summer activities for preschoolers. And if you have a surplus of those bendy foam sticks, these crafts are just what you need! Add these ideas to your summer activities for preschoolers, or keep them on hand for your next beach theme. Related: Summer Messy Play Ideas DoKeep Reading

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14 Preschool Camping Theme Printables

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You don’t want to miss out on these preschool camping theme printables. They are the perfect additions to your next preschool camping theme! Related: Free Dinosaur Printables For Preschool I love setting up a preschool camping theme during the summer and fall, what about you? Especially because the weather allows for opportunities for the kidsKeep Reading

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Shell Painting Process Art in Preschool

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Shell painting is simple, but fun, process art for the kids to do over the summer.  Be sure to add this vibrant art idea to your preschool ocean theme. Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Ocean Theme Pinterest board? Related: Ocean Sensory Bottle Shell Painting When painting shells in previous years, I’ve used tempera or acrylic paints.Keep Reading

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Ocean Slime Recipe Perfect for a Preschool Ocean Theme

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You definitely want to include this ocean slime in your next preschool ocean theme. Tons of science and sensory learning is packed into one fun slime activity. There is no way to explain all of the benefits of making slime with the kids. Here are just a few reasons I, personally, enjoy it: It’s aKeep Reading

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How to Make Taste-Safe Play Sand with Just 2 Ingredients

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This taste-safe play sand is a fun addition to your summer activities for preschoolers. Regular sand can be tricky with little ones who still have a tendency to put things in their mouths. This sand recipe is taste-safe, making it an ideal alternative to regular sand. We’ve been making this cloud dough “sand” for yearsKeep Reading

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Shark Activities the Kids are Absolutely Going to Love

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Summer is the perfect time for these shark activities! Incorporate them into your preschool ocean theme or just set them up as you see fit. Related: Summer Activities for Preschoolers Whether you have students who are enamored with sharks, or you and your family really get into Shark Week, you have to admit they areKeep Reading

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Ocean Sensory Bottle with Floating Seashells

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Make an ocean sensory bottle with the kids this summer! It’s the perfect sensory activity for summer camps, a preschool ocean theme, or some at-home fun. Related: Pirate Sensory Bottle I think this summer discovery bottle would be fun after you’ve taken a trip to the beach, especially if you happen to have extra shellsKeep Reading

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Shark Sensory Bottle to Make for an Ocean Theme or Shark Week

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This shark sensory bottle is just perfect for your shark- and ocean-loving kids. You can make your own version a few different ways, and it would be a nice addition to a preschool ocean theme or summer camp. Related: Pirate Sensory Bottle I am a HUGE fan of sensory bottles. We’ve been making them atKeep Reading

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