At TT2G, we are all about making the most of each and every season. We find an appreciation in everything – from the big holidays and events to the small every-day routines. Life is all about making the most of it!
Here’s a fun and creative Summer Bucket List for kids. The best part is that most of them do not cost anything (or minimal) and can add joy and entertainment to the days ahead!
🎨 Creative & Crafty
- Make tie-dye shirts
- Paint rocks and hide them around the neighborhood
- Create a nature collage from leaves, sticks, and flowers
- Build a fairy garden
- DIY homemade slime or modeling dough
🌳 Outdoor Adventures
- Go on a nature scavenger hunt
- Build a fort with sticks or blankets
- Try stargazing on a clear night
- Go camping (even if it’s in the backyard!)
- Climb a tree (safely!)
💦 Water Fun
- Have a backyard water balloon fight
- Run through sprinklers
- Make sponge bombs
- Visit a splash pad or water park
- Build a homemade slip-and-slide
🍉 Summer Treats
- Make popsicles from juice and fruit
- Have a picnic in the park
- Make homemade ice cream
- Visit a farmers’ market
- Roast marshmallows and make s’mores
🎲 Games & Challenges
- Host a lemonade stand
- Create an obstacle course
- Play flashlight tag after dark
- Try geocaching or treasure hunting
- Organize a backyard Olympics
📚 Chill & Learn
- Join a summer reading challenge
- Learn to cook a simple recipe
- Start a nature journal
- Try origami or simple magic tricks
- Visit a museum or zoo
Summer is the best! Whether you get outside or spend some time indoors with friends, remember to slow down and enjoy the moment!
How many of these have you done? Have another great summer activity your kids enjoy? We’d love to hear about it!
Live.Laugh.Learn,
Jenn, Owner of Teacher Time To Go