Summer Learning Activities for Preschool
Discover more than 50 hands-on summer learning activities for preschoolers. Summer learning doesn’t have to be formal, but it should be fun!
This list contains indoor and outdoor activities. You’ll find math, science, and sight word activities. There are sensory bins and hands-on learning fun, as well.
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How to Do a Melting Ice Science Project with Salt
Kids will love melting ice with salt. When they add food coloring to highlight the pits and valleys, you’ll have their attention for a long time.
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Best Egg Drop Project Ideas
Facilitate an egg drop STEM challenge off the deck or a high stool.
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Exploding Chalk Recipe
Let your kids see the reaction between baking soda and vinegar with these exploding chalk paints!
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Summer Printables for Preschool
Reinforce {or teach} basic preschool skills with this summer printable pack.
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25 FREE Printable Summer Activities for Kids of All Ages
Don’t miss these summer printables, too!
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Simple Bird Feeders for Preschoolers
Build a backyard bird feeder or two. Watch the birds flock to your backyard.
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Outdoor Gross Motor Ball Color Sort
Help kids work on their gross motor skills with this fun outdoor gross motor ball color sort.
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LEGO Summer Challenges and Building Activities
These LEGO building challenges are great for a rainy summer afternoon.
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Butterfly Growing Kit
Watch caterpillars hatch into butterflies in a butterfly house.
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Can your kids spot the animals?
Take a trip to your local zoo, and take along a zoo scavenger hunt when you do.
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Preschool Insect Theme Printables
Here’s a fun insect-themed preschool learning pack.
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FREE Summer Alphabet Puzzles
Preschoolers can practice the alphabet with these summer themed alphabet puzzles.
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Handprint Octopus and Color Matching Activity
I love this handprint octopus color matching craft.
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Alphabet Fishing
Preschoolers will love fishing for the alphabet with this fun game!
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Sidewalk Chalk Sight Words Game
Review sight words with this sidewalk chalk sight word activity.
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100 Would you rather questions for kids
Get kids talking by asking Would You Rather? questions. These are also great for road trips.
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Outdoor Discovery Critter Case
Explore bugs and insects up close with a critter case!
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Easy Fingerprint Flowers Art for Tots and Preschoolers
Create a one-of-a-kind art piece with these fingerprint flowers.
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Nutrition Activities & Preschool Health Activities
Do you have a local farmer’s market nearby? Check out these healthy eating activities (including a printable scavenger hunt) that your little ones will enjoy.
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Painting Fireworks
With a few household items, kids can paint fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July.
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Summer Math That’s Perfect for a Preschool Ice Cream Theme
This ice cream math activity is perfect for summer!
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Sight Word Hopscotch
Spice up your hopscotch board by using sight words instead of numbers.
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Backyard Giant Game Board
I love this DIY outdoor board game, and I know your kids will, too!
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Make Your Own Solar Oven
Make s’mores in your very own solar oven! I’m trying this one with my nephew!
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Learning Resources Fishing Set
Little ones will love fishing like Daddy with this fishing kit.
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A Wonderful Collection of Weather Books for Kids
On a rainy day, snuggle up with your little one and a book about weather.
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An ABC Treasure Hunt
Take your little ones on an ABC treasure hunt in your own backyard!
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Leak-Proof Bag
Want to WOW your kids a fun science experiment? Try this leak-proof bag!
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Earthborn Elements Play Sand
If you live near a beach or a playground with a sandbox, let your little ones explore the sand with sifters and sand molds.
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Preschool Scavenger Hunt
Take your little ones on a scavenger hunt. Let them look for numbers, letters, and colors.
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Inspecting Pond Water
Use magnifying glasses and a pocket microscope to inspect pond water.
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Ocean Play Dough Invitation
This ocean play dough table is awesome for summer sensory fun.
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Exploring Colors with Baking Soda and Vinegar
Explore colors with baking soda and vinegar.
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Kids Gardening Set
Preschoolers will love planting seeds with their very own gardening tools.
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Teach Preschool Skills with I Spy Games for Kids
I Spy is perfect for road trips and nature walks.
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Picnic Activities for Tots and Preschoolers
Check out these picnic activities for tots and preschoolers.
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Growing Cress Heads
Cress is a quick-growing seed. Little ones will love planting these seeds in egg shells and watching them grow.
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Which of these fun summer learning activities will you add to your summer bucket list?
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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.
