Summer Activies

Summer is quickly approaching! Along with that…my kids are growing! Im so excited about this time in our lives because my kids are at an age where they are able to get involved in activities and express their interests! In a few quick months ill have BOTH of my babies in school! So ive made up a list of fun ways to celebrate summer before the school year starts up again!

Go to the pool

Dollar Movies

Most craft stores offer “Kids Clubs” that allow them to do free crafts

Bowling

Make a pizza
Get involed in church activites
Visit ww.education.com for TONS of activity sheets for any grade level

Decorate cupcakes or cookies

Picnic
Have a dance party

Sidewalk chalk
Decorate aprons

Beach/Lake

Movie night

Try out new parks

Have your own craft day

Let the kids plan and make a meal

Mini golf
Read books to them, then let them read the same book to you..hear their spin on what they think is going on. Great for letting young kids use their imagination...and for older kids to sound out words.

Play in the sprinklers

Zoo or aquarium
Have a "Just Because" Party. decorate with whatever theme..get some treats and drinks. Pop in a movie or have a few activities.

Visit family

Camping

Paint rocks

Library

Take silly pictures of you kids and let them make their own scarpbook

Lemonade stand

Pen pal

Fly kites

Go for walks

Fishing

Feed ducks

Make jewelry

Tea party
Water Bead table

Wash the car (be sure no one gets wet!......JK!!)

Play place at the mall

Chuck E. Cheese

Have a photo shoot

Have a Chore Day--give them chores to do around the house to earn money for…..

Dollar Store shopping

Balloon characters (draw silly faces on balloons)

Build a fort

Make greeting cards

Nature walks
Help Dad BBQ

Star gazing
Farmers Market
Draw pictures & write letters to send to family.
Decorate their own tote bags

Living room camping

Visit a farm to pet/feed animal or pick season fruits and veggies

Have a themed day to learn about new things: “Under the sea” have fish sticks for lunch and decorate with blue streamers. Learn about ocean life.

Roller skating/ ice skating rink
paint and decorate unfinished picture frames (can be found at Michaels or Walmart for $1)

Check your cities website/newspaper for current events