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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nSummer is just about to arrive at our house and we are so excited to begin our summer fun! To get planning I spent some time making plans with my daughters for what we want to do this summer with our kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are you looking for ideas for this summer? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summer Bucket List Ideas <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Instead of creating a huge list of activities, we thought it might be fun to focus on key concepts of childhood development. We focused on these 4 four main groups for Summer Fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s our Summer Bucket List Categories …<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Play <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nLearn <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nMake<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Go <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPLAY –<\/strong> One of the most important things in childhood is time for play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
LEARN –<\/strong> Help you child avoid the summer gap<\/a> by sneaking in learning during the summer months.
BONUS see if there is something they’d like to learn new during the break. Self-led learning<\/a> can be so powerful for child. Summer reading<\/a> falls into this category as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\nMAKE –<\/strong> Getting hands-on is crucial to your child’s development. The summer is ideal for starting projects that take a little extra time or are a little messier for your child to truly experience it. Trying out a new STEM project or recipe for kids can be a lot of fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
GO –<\/strong> With a little extra time at home, summer makes for the perfect time to plan a few adventures outside of the house. We’d recommend picking an outing that ties into something you did during the week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grab our Summer Activity Calendar Bundle<\/a> for hours of fun with your child! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nPlay : Learn : Make : Go : Summer Bucket list!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Using these four groups of Play, Learn, Make and Go we started to brainstorm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My 5 year old sat down with Mommy and Daddy and created our own Summer Bucket list of things we want to do together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m sure little sister will enjoy her big sister’s ideas too. I can tell that after a year in Kindergarten she’s ready for some adventures with Mommy and Daddy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ready to brainstorm your summer bucket list? Download and Print our Summ<\/a><\/strong>er Bucket List Planner<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tDOWNLOAD SUMMER BUCKET LIST PLANNER<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\nHere’s a look at a sample list my 6 year old made with my 2 year old. As the years pass I know this list will change which is why these 4 Summer Bucket Categories are ideal to use. Even as teenagers they work! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summer Bucket List Planner for Kids <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This summer planner is a great way to avoid hearing “Mom, I’m bored”. Your child works to come up with ideas, here’s a peek at my daughter’s answers when she did this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few tips for making summer memories<\/a> with your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Play at the splash park <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Play with my friends <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Play with my grandparents <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Play soccer <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Play t-ball <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Play water games<\/a> like Drip, Drip, Drop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Play with my sister and brother <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Play in the backyard<\/a> and explore <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nPlay dress up<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n- Play outside in the backyard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Play games with lids<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Play with my new Bear “Cupcake” and have teddy bear picnic<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Play with all my toys and donate ones I’ve outgrown<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Play with my sister and her friends at a special playdate <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Learn to swim underwater<\/a> <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nLearn to tie my shoes <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nLearn how to tell time <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nLearn about 5 new things <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nLead to read chapter books<\/a> <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nLearn about the 7 continents <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nLearn new sight words<\/a> <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nLearn about the Earth<\/a> <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nLearn to sew<\/a> <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nLearn to ride my bike <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nLearn to play the piano<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Learn about other places <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Make science experiments<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\nMake a story about the beach <\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nMake art projects<\/a> <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nMake a mermaid <\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nMake cloud dough<\/a> <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nMake ice cream <\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Make art with sidewalk chalk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Make a fairy garden<\/a> <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nMake food together <\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nMake one special summer project<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n- Make a summer reading list<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Go to the library<\/a> and get my own card <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo to the $1 summer movies <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo to the butterfly museum<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Go to the art museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Go to the Discovery room at the Museum <\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo to Downtown Disney <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo to Sea World<\/a> or Aquarium<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo get a hot fudge Sundae <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo to the Smoky Mountains <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo to Vacation Bible School <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo to the Bat House<\/a> <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo to the Duck Pond <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo to the Zoo <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo to the Rocky Mountain National Park <\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo on an airplane<\/a> <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo on a picnic <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo shark teeth hunting<\/a> <\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\nGo on a nature trail hike<\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n- Go to the beach <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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You can break up this Play, Learn, Make Go Summer Bucket List Planner into the whole summer, monthly or even weekly to keep things fun and interesting all summer long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get started on your summer break by printing out our First Day of Summer Vacation Interview<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat’s on your Summer Bucket list ? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Share with us in the comments below. It can be a resource for parents who are making summer plans with your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
DO<\/strong><\/a>WNLOAD our Free June Calendar<\/a>! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We hope you have a GREAT SUMMER!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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