summer
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Preschool Camping Theme
One of my favorite things about camping as a learning theme is that there are so many ways for children to interact with the supplies, materials, and activities that are actually part of a real camping trip. It’s all very authentic, and even the youngest children appreciate that! It also lends itself well to spending a ton of time outside, which everyone wants after a long winter! Beyond setting up a dramatic play center, here are some ideas for helping children explore camping. Set up a tent. Tents are tons of fun to play in, but actually putting them up is where the learning happens – following directions, working together,…
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Summer Plans for a 9 Year Old
As my daughter has gotten older our summer plans have gotten more personalized. After kindergarten and first grade my goal was to keep her busy and mitigate the summer slide. After second grade she was old enough for more camps, so we added those in and focused on her favorite places to visit during the summer. Now that she is finishing third grade, summer is going to look a little different. This year she has a sleep away camp scheduled and 4H projects to complete. Those will take up the beginning of our summer, so I have the days planned out to ensure that we fit all of those tasks…
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Summer Planning
The end of the school year is right around the corner (we’ve got less than a month left here), and that means it’s crunch time when it comes to planning what the summer will look like. Every year has looked a little bit different for us. As my daughter gets older and her interests change, so do our summer plans. Here are some of the ways that I’ve planned our summers over the last few years. Click on the images for more information.
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Classroom Lemonade Stand
Summer play just isn’t complete without a lemonade stand. Whether you’re setting up a real stand or just pretending, here are all of my favorite supplies for a classroom lemonade stand. All links are affiliates. Hand Citrus Press Citrus Juicer Plastic Lemons and Lemon Slices Reusable Ice Cubes Silicone Lemon Slice Ice Cube Trays Plastic Pitchers Lemonade Stand Clear Plastic Tumbler Glasses
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Preschool Lemonade Theme
Lemons can support so many different learning experiences. This fact makes them the perfect topic to explore in the classroom. Here’s a great list of inspiring ideas for preschool activities that cover all the bases! Science Math Language Social Motor
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Lemonade Activities for Preschool
Lemonade is the perfect theme for summer! I’ve got some amazing lemon activities for you, but these are a bit different than what I typically offer because they’re only available as part of my July Month of Preschool resource. This set includes four full weeks of preschool materials with 4th of July, beach, shark, and lemonade themes so that you have everything you need for an entire month of summer learning! Here are all of the lemon activities that are included: Find all of these, and more great preschool activities in my July Month of Preschool set. I have all of the months available individually, and together in one giant…
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Ice Cream Social Supplies
I’m happy with any excuse for a party! This one is a little bittersweet – so ice cream felt like the perfect theme. A “last day of summer” party is a great way to help children mark the end of one season and move into the school year with a positive attitude. This can also be a really powerful tool for the classroom. If you have students that have been with you all summer and they’ll continue to stay with you throughout the school year, this can help make that mindset change from summer to the school year. It’s also a great way to say goodbye to children who were…
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Making Ice Cream in the Classroom
This recipe only requires two ingredients (yay!) but you can add your favorite flavorings and toppings for something a little special. It also needs time to set up in the freezer, so this is the perfect treat to make in the morning and enjoy in the afternoon (or the next day). You’ll need 2 cups of heavy cream and a 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk. Use a stand mixer to whip the heavy cream, you want it to be light and fluffy just like whipped cream. Set the whipped cream aside and open your can of sweetened condensed milk. Pour it into a large bowl and add any…
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Printable Ice Cream Activities for Preschool
Nothing says summer like ice cream! Here are some resources for a theme that is pure fun and joy – but fair warning, these might make you a little hungry!
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Classroom Beach Day Supplies
The best thing about a day at the beach is that it stimulates ALL of your sense. You can definitely recreate this in the classroom with a little planning. Here are my favorite supplies for a multi-sensory classroom beach day. All links are affiliates Striped Beach Towels Kinetic Sand Beach Sand Beach Fragrance Spray Kids’ Sunglasses Nature Sound Machine Mixed Seashells Sand Toys If you are lucky enough to get a day at the REAL beach, make sure to check out this post with all of my favorite supplies for a trip to the beach.
