Summer is here, the kids are home and to keep everyone happy means that staying busy and engaged is the goal!
We’ve gathered some ideas from around the web for boredom-busting fun. Whether you have toddlers, preschoolers or school-aged children at home, these creative summer activities for kids will offer colorful and imaginative opportunities for summertime play.
Summer Activities for All Ages
- Ice Cube Painting - These colorful and cool cubes combine water play and art! They’re a great idea
for children of all ages. Scholastic.com offers all the details for this colorful project here.
- Visit the Library - Our local library has programs for everyone and the shelves are packed with books that will open the doors of the imagination, no matter what age you happen to be. Check out the schedule and pencil in some time to read along with your kiddos this summer.
- Play Dress-up and Pretend - Go get the hats, ties, shoes, old dresses, vests, glasses and one or two of Daddy’s shirts and watch how quickly your children’s imaginations wake up to create new characters and personas! Depending on their age, play will unfold differently. But even toddlers like to pretend with items that don’t belong to them. Who will your children be for the afternoon?
Summer Activities for Toddlers
- Make Edible Water Beads - These are beautiful, fun and safe! Tapioca pearls become the medium
for sensory play, as well as the base for artful imagination. The simple directions can be found at Growing A Jeweled Rose by clicking here.
- Combine Water Play and Science - Play and learning go hand-in-hand. Bring out a few kitchen containers; bowls, muffin tins, etc., and add water and food coloring to create a fun learning experience. Your toddler will be amazed that blue and yellow make green! Creative with Kids gives all the instructions here!
Summer Activities for Preschoolers and School-aged Kids
- Make Paper Plate Fish - With everyone trying to find a certain, colorful fish in the movies these
days, why not let your kids get into the spirit by crafting their own paper plate fish? The instructions and lots of creative ideas for different fish can be found at All Free Kids Crafts.
- Make and Play Balloon Tennis - We love this active and imaginative take on the sport. You can play indoors or outdoors. You can find the instructions here, thanks to Listotic, Love-All!
At Fusion Early Learning, we understand that children’s imaginations and creativity are without limits! If you’re looking for a preschool to open the doors of fun and learning for your child this Fall, give us a call at 530-923-7208 or visit our website to schedule a visit!
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