Top 10 Everyday Objects for Summer Learning and Fun

Let’s have fun with everyday objects for summer learning! Discover how to use everyday items to create playful learning games for your child that are fun and easy.

Summer time is here. The kids are home and ready for fun! We’re excited to be a host of the 2nd Annual School’s Out Top 10: A Summer Blog Hop Series. Top Kid Bloggers all week long will be featuring top Activities to keep kids engaged and exploring during the summer and perhaps sneak in a little learning!

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Everyday Objects for Summer Learning for Kids

One way we love exploring and creating is with everyday objects around our house during the summer. It’s amazing to see what can happen with Rocks, Shells, Lids and Sticks when given the opportunity to explore. Take a moment throughout your day to find random objects that you could use to play and learn with!

Keep in a special location so that all summer long your child have a place to go to to grab and use as needed.

Here are a few things to consider keeping in a collection spot this summer:

Reusable Items

Lids
Styrofoam
Cardboard
Cereal Boxes
Egg Carton
Jars
Paper Rolls
Shoeboxes

Everyday Kitchen Items

Funnel
Muffin Tin
Colander
Straws
Popsicle Sticks
Measuring Cups

Nature items

Rocks
Shells
Sticks
Seeds

Household Items

Glass Gems
Small items for sorting & counting
Large Plastic Container
Small Containers
String or ribbon
Plastic Beads
Water Beads

Once you’ve gathered your items it’s time for exploration and creation. Allow for them to be accessible during appropriate times for your child and for you. As you explore items you’ll discover there are so many ways to use them for learning tools too.

Here are our Top Activities featured on The Educators’ Spin On it using everyday Items.