{"id":666,"date":"2025-06-27T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2014\/06\/top-10-everyday-objects-for-summer-learning-and-fun.html"},"modified":"2025-07-16T08:43:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T12:43:21","slug":"top-10-everyday-objects-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-everyday-objects-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Everyday Objects for Summer Learning and Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Let&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Top10EverydayObjectsforLearningandFun.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Top10EverydayObjectsforLearningandFun.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Summer time is here. The kids are home and ready for fun! We&#8217;re excited to be a host of the 2nd Annual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thisreadingmama.com\/summer-learning-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">School&#8217;s Out Top 10: A Summer Blog Hop Series<\/a>. 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! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year we shared <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/top-10-ways-to-cook-with-books-with\/\" title=\"\">10 Top Books to Cook with Kids<\/a>. This year we&#8217;re c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everyday Objects for Summer Learning for Kids <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One way we love exploring and creating is with everyday objects around our house during the summer. It&#8217;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! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in a special location so that all summer long your child have a place to go to to grab and use as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are a few things to consider keeping in a collection spot this summer:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reusable Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Styrofoam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cereal Boxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Egg Carton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper Rolls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoeboxes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everyday Kitchen Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Funnel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Muffin Tin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colander<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Popsicle Sticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measuring Cups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nature items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rocks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shells<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sticks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Household Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glass Gems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small items for sorting &amp; counting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large Plastic Container<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small Containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>String or ribbon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic Beads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Beads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve gathered your items it&#8217;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&#8217;ll discover there are so many ways to use them for learning tools too. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/EverydayOjects.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/EverydayOjects.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are our Top Activities featured on The Educators&#8217; Spin On it using everyday Items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 10 Everyday Objects for Summer Learning and Fun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/letter-bugs-busy-bag\/\">Letter Bugs<\/a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/caterpillar-math-with-recycled-lids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caterpillar Math&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/make-your-own-eco-friendly-blocks\/\">Make your Own Learning Blocks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/sight-words-and-alphabet-fun-with-gems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sight Word Fun with Glass Gems<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/8-activities-for-kids-with-lids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8 Activities with Lids&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/alphabet-fun-with-seashells-busy-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ABC Shells<\/a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/rainbow-sea-shells-after-school-link-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rainbow Shells<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/counting-apples-busy-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple Gems Math<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melissaanddoug.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ABC Rocks&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/100th-day-of-school-activity-idea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Water Bead Math<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/baby-time-lets-make-music\/\">Music Instruments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/abc-fun-busy-bag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ABC Straws Game<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>BONUS<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/25-activities-with-lids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> 25 Activities with Lids<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve taken all of these activities and more to create a special eBook just for you!  You can buy now and download <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/product\/making-learning-games-for-kids-ebook\/\" title=\"\">Making Fun and Easy Learning Games for Kids<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover how to use everyday items to create playful learning games for your child that are fun and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/product\/making-learning-games-for-kids-ebook\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Making Fun and Easy Learning Games for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-23668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-4cca8f86-cf2c-429e-b931-c098abfcf300\"><div class=\"ub-button-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/product\/making-learning-games-for-kids-ebook\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer  \" class=\"ub-button-block-main   ub-button-flex\" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #313131; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\">BUY NOW FOR $4.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><b>Each of these activities featured would be such fun to create Summer Learning Activities at home that are hands-on and budget-friendly.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow along on Pinterest on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/educatorsspinon\/schools-out-a-top-10-series-by-kbn\/\">School&#8217;s Out Pinterest Board<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/educatorsspinon\/schools-out-a-top-10-series-by-kbn\/\">Follow The Educators&#8217; Spin On It&#8217;s board School&#8217;s Out: A Top 10 Series by KBN on Pinterest.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to hop on over to see all the other bloggers participating in our <strong>School\u2019s Out! 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