25 FREE Printable Summer Activities for Kids
Looking for something fun to do with your little ones? We’ve compiled a list of 25 free printables summer activities for kids that are both fun and educational.
The summer season is a time for fun, sun, and making memories with loved ones. For parents of preschoolers, it can be challenging to keep the little ones entertained during the long, hot days.
Luckily, there are plenty of free summer activities for preschoolers available that can provide hours of entertainment for your little ones while also helping them learn new skills.
From coloring sheets to scavenger hunts, these printables are sure to keep your child engaged and entertained all summer long. So grab some glue, scissors, and get ready to have some fun with your preschooler!
Trying out new activities and keeping the little ones engaged during summer can be a challenging task. But with these free preschool printables, your child is sure to have an exciting and enjoyable summer vacation! From coloring pages to outdoor scavenger hunts, there’s something for everyone in this list of printables.
But we want to hear from you! Which one of these amazing printables will you try first? Will it be the summer bingo game or maybe the beach-themed coloring pages? Perhaps you’d like to try the DIY bubble wands or the nature scavenger hunt? Whatever you choose, we can’t wait to hear about your experience.
Looking for something fun to do with your toddlers? Be sure to check out our summer craft ideas for toddlers.
Summer Activities for Kids
Just because school is out for the summer, that doesn't mean your kids should stop learning.
There are plenty of fun activities that will keep their brains engaged and help them retain what they've learned during the school year.
With a little creativity, you can easily turn summertime into a learning adventure for your kids.
Get your young readers off to a great reading start with this set of free printable summer sight word flashcards.
Whether you have plans to actually go camping or you are working on a camping theme with your preschoolers, don’t miss this I Spy Outdoor Scavenger Hunt.
If you need an activity to keep your kiddos busy for a few minutes, print out this free summer-themed find and color activity page.
Kids will enjoy working on number recognition and counting as they complete this Roll and Color Summer Math Game.
I love reading logs that encourage kids to read different genres of books. This book log is perfect for a summer reading challenge.
Print out these summer reading bookmarks to go along with the summer reading logs linked above.
These summer do-a-dot printables will help your preschoolers get ready for some fun in the sun!
Outdoor scavenger hunts are great for sending kids on a sensory hunt. This printable encourages kids to search for and sketch objects that fit numerous sensory categories.
Check out these FREE preschool ocean theme printables! These printables will help kids learn colors, alphabet, and math with a fun ocean theme.
Perfect for your summer homeschool preschool lessons!
Preschoolers can work on number sense this summer with this free summer number names printable matching game.
This summer fun bingo isn’t like a regular bingo game. Instead of covering squares in a quick game of Bingo, your kids will cover the squares as they go on adventures throughout the summer months.
Use this summer checklist to make memories with your kids. Get outside. Play, swim, and explore this summer. Color the pictures as you complete each activity.
Our new house is across the street from a nice city playground. I can’t wait to take my grandson there. When he’s a little older, I’m going to print out this playground scavenger hunt activity to do with him.
Uh oh! It’s raining outside. Now what are you going to do? Grab some playdough, and let your kids play with these summer playdough mats.
These beach coloring pages are perfect for summer. Whether you use these as car activities on your way to the beach or you use them as a fun summer afternoon activity, your kids will enjoy all five.
Summer is a great time to go camping. Let your little ones work on fine motor skills as they work their way through these camping-themed do-a-dot printables.
Here’s another fun summer camp out printable that is full of fun learning activities for your little ones. Each of the camp out and s’mores themed activity page is sure to engage your preschoolers.
Round Out Your Unit with These Activities
If you love using peg dogs in your imaginative play area, you don’t want to miss these eco-friendly Summer Peg Dolls decorated with hand painted summery flowers!
Storytelling is part of the learning process. Add some summer story stones to your reading and literacy centers.
Summer is the perfect time to engage your preschoolers in fun and educational activities. With these 17 printable summer activities, you can keep your little ones entertained while also helping them learn and grow.
From nature scavenger hunts to DIY crafts, there is something for every child to enjoy. So, take advantage of the warm weather and long days by trying out these exciting summer activities with your preschoolers. Who knows, you might even create some unforgettable memories together!
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
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