Summer is winding down, and I know many families are getting ready for a new school year. Maybe you’re even counting the days until you usher your little ones onto the bus? (No shame in that! We homeschool and even I am counting down the days. I love the structure of school days!) These last few weeks before the new school year begins can feel long. Usually by this time, I’ve used up all my summer fun ideas, so I took to Pinterest this week to find fun things for Ella and Sam. (Technically, it’s winter here in Kenya, but since we can still be outside everyday, it feels like a cool summer.)
I hope you’re able to enjoy a few of these simple, inexpensive, outdoor play ideas as you head toward the end of summer. Let me know in the comments if you try any! For more fun ideas to do with your kids, check out my Kids’ Projects Pinterest Board. Happy last month of summer!
Sponge Ball Tutorial | One Charming Party
DIY Lawn Twister | Apartment Therapy
Yard Tic Tac Toe | A Turtle’s Life for Me
Homemade Plastic Bag Ice Cream | Teach Mama
DIY Pool Noodle Race Track | Ramblings from Utopia
Rainbow Ice Cube Painting | Things to Share & Remember
Pool Noodles Obstacle Course | Toddler Tales
Chalk Letter Games | No Time for Flashcards
Bubble Party | One Charming Party
Edible Candy Necklace | Blondie and Brownies
Painted Animal Rocks | Make Life Lovely
Finger Print Bugs | Kids 4 Crafts
Paper Towel Butterflies | Make It & Love It
Pressing Flowers | Teach Beside Me
Constellation Sidewalk Art | Creekside Learning
DIY Bowling Game | About a Mom
Sidewalk Chalk Paint | The Idea Room
Archery Painting | All Things Thrifty
Squirt Gun Painting | Fireflies + Mud Pies
I Spy Neighborhood Walk | Learn Through Movement
Ice Eggs | Little Learning for Two
Make Your Own Solar Oven | I Can Teach My Child
Ice Volcanoes | Reading Confetti
Dollar Store Carnival Games |Morena’s Corner
Leaf Rubbing Collage | Mama.Papa.Bubba
This is such a great round up of activities! I’m definitely saving this for later!
This is a great round up post! I, too, love the structure of fall but I also love the freedom of long summer days. I can’t wait to try out the ice volcano with my little guy. I can already hear his squeals of excitement!
Such a great list of ideas for the summer
These are great ideas! My favourites are the pool noodle races, the volcanoes, and the constellations.
These are great ideas! My kids will love the leaf rubbing one.