Keep kids learning and playing through the summer with printables and activities that are perfect for home or travel. From summer reading logs to outdoor scavenger hunts and hands-on crafts, these ideas help prevent the summer slide while keeping things relaxed and fun.
The I is for ice cream handprint craft was a fun way to keep our letter I activities feeling fresh. By turning a simple handprint into an ice cream cone, we added just enough creativity to hold my son’s attention without needing a complicated setup. If you’re working through the alphabet, this printable makes it…
Summer Scattergories became an unexpected favorite in our house after a rainy beach trip turned into a full-blown game day. These free summer printables started as a backup plan but quickly became a go-to for quiet mornings, road trips, and even end-of-year class parties. With four themed boards and just enough challenge to spark creativity,…
Have fun tracking your books with our summer reading log printable. Looking for a fun way to get your kids reading during the summer? Along with free printable summer reading logs, we’ve got you covered with the best books for kids that are sure to inspire their reading adventures! Designed with kids in mind, but…
A 4th of July trivia printable is one of our favorite ways to make the holiday both fun and educational. Whether we’re at home or celebrating with friends, these quick quizzes always spark great conversations about American history. This set of 16 kid-friendly questions adds just the right challenge for elementary-aged learners. If you’re looking…
4th of July books for preschoolers are a fun way to introduce the holiday through simple stories, bright pictures, and a bit of early history. These books help young kids understand what the day is all about, from parades and picnics to the meaning behind the flag. Whether you’re reading at bedtime or planning a…
A Juneteenth word scramble is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate June 19th while learning about the importance of freedom and equality. This free printable offers two versions—one easier, one harder—making it a great activity for upper elementary and middle school students. Whether you’re marking the day at home, in the classroom, or with…
A 4th of July memory game is a fun and easy way to keep kids entertained while celebrating Independence Day. This free 4th of July printable is a great way to sneak in a little learning while the kids stay busy matching patriotic images and building memory skills. It’s an easy screen-free activity you can…
Summer writing prompts have been one of my favorite ways to keep my son thinking creatively when school’s out and the routines disappear. Whether we use them on a quiet afternoon or bring them along on a road trip, they’ve helped turn “I’m bored” into a chance to tell a story. These free summer worksheets…
As the last few years have made traveling very difficult, we decided to go on a few summer field trips. Most of our favorite memories have been on field trips, and we have certainly missed them the last few years. So this year we decided to do a little research about our home state and…
Despite being year-round homeschoolers, we tend to spend our summer homeschool months deciding on the next grade’s curriculum. The best way we have found to do this is to spend the summer having as many free trials as we can before we settle on our actual homeschool curriculum for the next year. This is exactly…
A beach scavenger hunt printable is one of the easiest ways to keep kids engaged during a family beach trip, no prep, just simple fun. Whether your kids are little and learning to match pictures or older and ready to compete in teams, this one-page activity makes the beach feel like an adventure. It’s something…