We are so excited to pull this post together! With the end of summer looming and back-to-school fall schedules not so far off, we thought it would be fun to present an A to Z list of fun, creative, and educational play and learning activities.
These ideas can be done all throughout the summer
…so pin this for next year ;)…
or look through the list and pick and choose a few activities to extend out the dog days of summer. Summer is meant to be a time to slow down on the schedules, lists, educational tips and pointers…and a time for the kids to just have fun being kids. We wanted to pull together a list from around the web and share playful and fun activities to make the most of summer before those fall schedules start up again. Now is the time to make a few memories. Kids learn through play so the best learning comes through playful activities. Let’s wrap up the summer with a full alphabet of fun.
…so pin this for next year ;)…
or look through the list and pick and choose a few activities to extend out the dog days of summer. Summer is meant to be a time to slow down on the schedules, lists, educational tips and pointers…and a time for the kids to just have fun being kids. We wanted to pull together a list from around the web and share playful and fun activities to make the most of summer before those fall schedules start up again. Now is the time to make a few memories. Kids learn through play so the best learning comes through playful activities. Let’s wrap up the summer with a full alphabet of fun.
Here we have it…the ABC’s of Summer Learning!
Write the Alphabet.
Practice your Address
Blow Bubbles.
Make a Book Nook
Camp Out.
Collect Coins.
Dial your phone number. Practice important numbers.
Dance.
Eat a new food.
Explore a new playground.
Make Baby Sensory Fireworks
Visit a Farmers Market.
Catch Fireflies.
G is for: Grow a Garden
Indoor Gross Motor Play
Help put away the Groceries.
H is for: Help The Homeless
Play Hide and Seek.
Count to One Hundred.
I is for: Make Ice Cream Dough
Make Ice Cream in a Bag
Collect Insects.
J is for: Jump in Puddles.
Make Jello
K is for: Keep Cool with Water Games for Kids
Kick a Ball
Fly a Kite
Make a Lemonade stand
Create a Luau Water Bin
Create a Luau Water Bin
M is for: Enjoy Messy Play
Curate a Seashell Museum by The Pleasantest Thing
Make Music
Make a Map of your house.
N is for: Go on a Nature Hunt
Collect things in Nature
Practice your Name
Work on Numbers in Nature
O is for: Obstacle Course by Lalymom
Play Outside
P is for: Have a Summer-themed Play Date
Practice your Phone Number.
Paint Clouds by Coffee Cups and Crayons
Have a Picnic.
Practice your Phone Number.
Paint Clouds by Coffee Cups and Crayons
Have a Picnic.
Q is for: Sort and Manipulate Quarters
Play the Quiet Game
Make a fort with a Quilt
Read books.
Ride your bike.
Play Simon Says
Try something new.
Play Tic Tac Toe.
Use an Umbrella in the rain.
Help Unload the dishwasher.
Plant some Vegetables.
W is for: Make a Watermelon Craft to Practice Cutting Skills by Frogs &
Snails & Puppy Dog Tails.
Go for a Walk
Make a Treasure Map where “X” marks the spot.
Y is for: Go for a walk and Look For Yellow by Tips from a Typical Mom
Name the months in the Year.
Visit the Zoo
Learn your Zipcode
So there it is! Get out there and enjoy the end of summer…with a little educational play thrown in!
