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Music Ideas for Summer Fun

DIY Musical Instruments for Kids! Exploring music with kids at home

One of my favorite things to do is create homemade instruments with kids. It's easier than you think and provides hours of fun and learning about music. Using everyday items from around your house your child will be playing music in no time! Which musical instrument will you make first?  It's the middle of the summer and it's always a lot of fun to add a different element to your free playtime! Why not add musical opportunities for fun! Turn up the music for a little afternoon ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: grade school, Music, Preschool, Summer

By Kim Vij

Pirates LOVE BOOKS

Pirate Books for Kids

Ahoy, matey! Discover a treasure trove of pirate-themed books, crafts, games, and a fun-filled pirate summer camp for kids. Perfect for sparking imagination and summer learning adventures! Pirate Books for Kids Here's a fun way to incorporate Pirates and Reading into your fun this Summer! Create a Pirate LOVE BOOKS Package for your child! I have a very special child in mind, my nephew. He lives in London right now so I am sending him a special Pirate ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: grade school, Kim, Literacy Connections, Ocean, Pirates, Preschool, Summer, Summer Camp

By Kim Vij

30+ Ocean Activities for Kids This Summer

Ocean Activities for Kids of All Ages

Dive deep into these fun and easy ocean activities for kids of all ages! Explore these ocean crafts, learning games, books, songs, and more. You’ll find lots of hands-on learning and easy under the sea activities for preschool and kindergarten. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Fun Facts About the Ocean for Kids The ocean is a vast and mysterious place, and it is important for kids to learn about it so that they can appreciate its beauty and diversity. The ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: grade school, Ocean, Preschool, Summer, Toddler, water

By Kim Vij

The Best Ocean Books for Kids

A collection of 50+ Ocean Books for Kids. Plus activity ideas too!

Explore this collection of 50+ Ocean Books for Kids! Handpicked children's books highlighting all the beautiful creatures of the sea for your child to discover. Plus ocean activity ideas to do after you read the ocean books. Let's dive into the ocean with these colorful books! Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ocean Books for Kids As a mom and teacher here I'm sharing with you my favorite ocean themed books to read with your child. I've ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, Art projects, Book List, Fish, grade school, Ocean, Preschool, Sand, Seashells, Sharks, Summer, Virtual Book Club for Kids

By The Educators Spin On It

Host an Ocean Themed Playdate

Sea Shell Craft and MORE Ocean Themed Playdate Activities

Host an Ocean Themed Playdate for your kids and their friends. Choose a location such as your living room, backyard, park or even a rented space in your library.   Pick a time of day and invite your friends.   Prepare the activities ahead of time and set in different areas of the room. When the children come - play, learn, craft, and connect! Disclosure: Affiliate links to products Ocean Themed Playdate for Kids We're sharing 4 simple ideas that you can do at your ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: 2-3, 3-5, Amanda, Eric Carle, Ocean, Ocean Theme, playdate, Preschool, seashell, Summer, Toddler

By Kim Vij

Summer Sight Word Game with Seashells

Summer Sight Words with Sea Shells

Finding playful ways to incorporate learning and fun in the summer is important! As we kick off summer, here is one way with a summer sight word game to catch their attention using a childhood favorite... SEASHELLS!  We look for summer camps that kids love but still look at what they will take away from the camps as far as learning new skills, too. One focus that we want kids to keep is their language development and reading abilities. Here’s a fun sight word game that is ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: grade school, Kim, Ocean, Ocean Theme, Preschool, Seashells, Sight Words, Summer Reading, Summer Slide

By Kim Vij

Kids Writing Game with Sand and Seashells

sight words written in sand by copying sight word on seashell

Summer time is a perfect time to make a game using outdoor items. This kids writing game with sand and seashells is sure to be a big hit and keep your child learning all summer long. Here's how to play.  This post contains affiliate links  In our book 100 FUN  & EASY LEARNING GAMES FOR KIDS we wanted to create games using items that kids are naturally drawn to.  Sand and seashells are one of my kids favorite things to explore when they are outside. ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Games, Reading Tagged With: 100 Fun and Easy Learning Games for Kids, Games, grade school, Ocean, outdoor, Preschool, Seashells, Sight Words, Summer

By Kim Vij

Alphabet Game with Seashells Busy Bag

ABC Fun with Shells

Learning can be all around us during summertime, even with seashells! Here's a playful alphabet game with seashells for kids to practice learning the letters in the alphabet. Here's how... Bring summer inside with us for hours of literacy fun with shells. We collected quite a few shells from our trips to the beach this summer and I wanted something fun to do with them. We did color them earlier in to create rainbow seashells! {Click Here for more}. However now it's time for some ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Busy Bag, Ocean, Ocean Theme, Preschool, seashell, Seashells, Summer

By The Educators Spin On It

Solar Science Experiments for Kids

Solar Energy Experiments for Kids to explore!

Solar Science Experiments for Kids are a fun way to teach children about renewable energy sources. These experiments are geared for children ages 5-10, but may be adapted for all ages. My daughter is getting VERY excited about her upcoming week at science camp! In preparation for this amazing week-long summer camp, we are trying to get into the habit of "thinking like a scientist!"   This week, we focused on solar science experiments and creative problem-solving. As an ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: camp Invention, Eco Living, grade school, Outdoor Fun, Preschool, STEM, Summer, Summer Camp, Weather

By Kim Vij

How to Dye Rainbow Sea Shells

How to Dye Seashells with leftover Egg Dye this Spring or Summer

Learn how to dye seashells with your kids. Did you know you can make your own rainbow seashells? With just a few materials you'd be surprised how easy you can dye these colorful shells with your child. Have you ever thought about what to do with the leftover Easter egg dye that you use for eggs every year? Rainbow Sea Shells Science Experiment I’m going to be honest I never have until this Easter, I guess just because we’re always busy doing other things on Easter with our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Science, STEM Tagged With: #afterschool, Afterschool Express, Colors, Easter, grade school, Kim, Ocean, Preschool, Rainbow, Science Fun, Seashells, STEAM, Summer

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