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😎 10 Skills to Work on with Kids Over the Summer

Summer break is the perfect opportunity for kids to explore, learn, and grow—without the rush of school schedules. By blending academics, life skills, creativity, and hands-on experiences, you can help your child stay engaged and start the next school year with confidence. Here are 10 essential skill areas to focus on this summer: Good read @ Library while Lego building! 1. Reading Fluency and Comprehension Reading regularly over the summer helps prevent the “summer slide” and builds confidence. Create a summer reading list with picture books, early readers, and chapter books. Read aloud together and discuss the story to boost comprehension. Join library reading programs or create a family reading challenge. Encourage kids to keep a “book log” or draw a picture about each story. 2. Writing and Storytelling Skills Writing builds communication, creativity, and fine motor skills. Keep a summer journal with daily drawings or short entries. Write po...

100 Fun Summer Activities!

The countdown is on for Summer! Here are some simple (and budget friendly) family activities to squeeze every drop of fun out of Summer during the week or on the weekends!


1. Go to a splash pad. 

2. Have a picnic in the park.

3. Visit a zoo.

4. Go to a local pool.

5. Go to a local water park.

6. Make homemade ice cream.

7. Visit a farm and pick fresh fruit.

8. Have a backyard camping trip.

9. Go for a nature walk or hike.

10. Visit a children's museum.

11. Set up a slip 'n slide.

12. Host a family game night.

13. Go to the beach.

14. Build a sandcastle.

15. Make a lemonade stand.

16. Visit an amusement park.

17. Go fishing.

18. Have a backyard BBQ.

19. Watch a movie under the stars.

20. Go to a local fair or carnival.

21. Fly kites.

22. Visit a botanical garden.

23. Make a bird feeder.

24. Go to a farmer’s market.

25. Do a scavenger hunt.

26. Paint rocks.

27. Have a themed dress-up day.

28. Go on a bike ride.

29. Create sidewalk chalk art.

30. Visit a local library.

31. Make a mini-golf course in your yard.

32. Have a family talent show.

33. Make tie-dye shirts.

34. Go kayaking or canoeing.

35. Visit a local historical site.

36. Plant a small garden.

37. Go on a train ride.

38. Make a summer scrapbook.

39. Have a dance party.

40. Visit an aquarium.

41. Create a DIY obstacle course.

42. Go stargazing.

43. Make s’mores.

44. Play miniature golf.

45. Visit a science center.

46. Do a puzzle together.

47. Have a photo scavenger hunt.

48. Make homemade playdough.

49. Go roller skating or ice skating.

50. Make puppets and put on a puppet show.

51. Visit a petting zoo.

52. Do a backyard bug hunt.

53. Make a family recipe book.

54. Go geocaching.

55. Play hide and seek.

56. Have a tea party.

57. Make friendship bracelets.

58. Visit a local festival.

59. Build a fort with blankets and pillows.

60. Have a book reading marathon.

61. Play in a sprinkler.

62. Visit a planetarium.

63. Make paper airplanes and have a contest.

64. Go on a scenic drive.

65. Have a no-bake cooking day.

66. Make and play with bubbles.

67. Create a family time capsule.

68. Do a beach cleanup.

69. Have a treasure hunt.

70. Go berry picking.

71. Do a family art project.

72. Visit a fire station.

73. Play a sport together.

74. Make a summer playlist and have a dance-off.

75. Try a new playground.

76. Make a nature collage.

77. Visit a butterfly garden.

78. Make sun catchers.

79. Have a family photo shoot.

80. Do a craft day with recycled materials.

81. Visit a castle or mansion.

82. Make and fly a homemade kite.

83. Have a no-screen day.

84. Do a science experiment.

85. Host a backyard Olympics.

86. Create a family movie.

87. Visit a local landmark.

88. Have a cookout with friends.

89. Play board games.

90. Make a giant outdoor mural.

91. Visit a lake or river.

92. Do a kindness project for neighbors.

93. Make a DIY birdhouse.

94. Go to a baseball game.

95. Have a pillow fight.

96. Make shadow puppets.

97. Do a family workout session.

98. Play tag.

99. Make homemade popsicles.

100. Have a gratitude jar and fill it up.

101. Do some painting outside



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