Preschool - 5th Grade Summer Activities

Capture your beach memories—not with a photograph, but with a beach mosaic made from that classic beach souvenir, the shell.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

In this activity, your students will research a favorite superhero and discuss which of their powers are real and not real. Your students will be able to complete a simple research chart and graphic organizer.

In this fun activity, frozen cubes of paint provide your preschooler with a cool new way to paint a masterpiece.

Are you looking for a fun pool game that doesn't require a lot of heavy accessories? Try Steal the Bacon, a creative form of tag your child is sure to love.

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

Combat summer boredom with this easy and fun game. Race against each other to see who can fill their bucket the fastest using leaky cups!

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

Melted crayon art is all the rage right now. It's simple, inexpensive, and there's no wrong way to do it!

Who says snow globes are just for winter? Help your child create a summer version with this fun art project!

What do you get when you cross a pool, water balloons and hula hoops? Pool Basketball, an exciting summer game perfect for kids of all ages.

There's something magical about bubbles. Here's a way to turn an old favorite into something new, by ditching that plastic wand for a homemade bubble pipe.

Are you looking for an easy-to-play, fun game? Try Cat and Mouse. All you need is a large bed sheet or tablecloth, a "cat" and a "mouse", and you're all set.

This sponge relay game is the perfect way to cool off and to keep kids' minds sharp this summer.

Brighten up your home with this fun activity! Make a summer sun print and teach your child the art of easy print making.

A lemonade stand is a great opportunity for your kids to work on their money skills and donate some hard earned money to charity.

Are you looking for a fun game that will keep your child on his toes? Try introducing him to Water Tag.

Cool down this summer and stay active, too, with a wet clothes relay! 

Gather the neighborhood children together and practice graphing with this backyard tournament!

Help your first grader, second grader, or third grader boost his addition skills and math vocabulary with this fun summer game Ice Cream Addition!

Beach bags don't have to be bought...make your own beach bag out of recycled materials in this summer craft.

Draw some educational value out of a summer stocked full of adventures!

Create a sun-shaped summer words chart in this DIY craft activity!

Looking for a way to stay cool in the pool? Check out Elbow Tag, a simple and easy twist on the classic game tag.

Help your second grader embrace his "green" side by recycling empty citrus peels into fruity ice cream bowls!

What do a pool, a raft and a golf club have in common? They are all integral ingredients in the fun game of Aqua Golf, a great activity for kids of all ages.

Here's a guide to help you design a challenging pool obstacle course for your elementary school children with ordinary pool toys and household objects.

Plan ahead for summer, by constructing a holiday calendar with your child. A great way to teach kids about time!

Bring the fun carnival game of ring toss to your home pool with this watery twist on the classic game.