What to do in June, July, and August

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In summer the earth is fully awake. We see it in the plants around us, hear it from critters both day and night, and feel extra energy in our souls. The sun’s warmth during summer gives all of God’s creation a new sense of vigor and strength. 

Also, with this new energy we usually turn to our to-do lists. For example, the garden needs weeded, the yard requires mowing, and maybe it’s time to paint that old shed. But to make sure we don’t rush through this season with all work and no play, let’s make sure our to-do list includes delightful activities too. The days are long for a reason after all! 

Create the best summer bucket list for your family with a free printable.

There are 20+ items listed here and completing each one this summer is unrealistic for most families. Especially if you have a typical chores to-do list that seems to accompany our summers here on our homestead. So don’t try to add all these options to your summer bucket list. Instead, choose the activities that appeal to you and yours. 

Also, include everyone in the choosing. The list of activities can be presented as a chart and each family member takes turns selecting their preferred activity. Do this until 7-10 activities are chosen. Overall, try to keep it even among the kiddos. 

Another option is to cut the activities out and draw from a hat. Also, this may help speed up the process and can be easier for little ones. Additionally, the free printable can be found below to download. Overall, make the process work for you and yours!

A practically perfect summer bucket list.

Indoor activities for hot, sticky days.

1. Firstly, study butterflies: play act the life cycle of a butterfly and create a butterfly craft.
2. Secondly, study insects indoors: how do insects eat? and what makes a bug an insect.
3. Dissect a chicken egg while they’re laying at their peak.
4. Music crafts (Make a drum and a pan flute) to use for marching.
5. Learn to braid or tie your shoes.
6. Make homemade ice cream from Kid Stir.
7. Read books and poems themed around summer.
8. Make homemade popsicles from Joy Food Sunshine.
9. Make grapes dance in a lesson about buoyancy.

More activity ideas for summer.

10. Further, you can go insect hunting.
11. Flower pressing.
12. Make different kites and fly them.
13. Study the wind.
14. Study the stars: Stargazing and constellations.
15. Explore the senses in nature.
16. Flashlight stuffie hunting.
17. Smash geodes
18. Volcano eruption.

19. Further, conduct a sink or float experiment in a kiddie pool.
20. Learn jump rope games and other old fashioned games from Living In Happy Place.
21. Have a campfire with s’mores.
22. Practice watercoloring and scissor skills of a jellyfish.
23. Have a home safari.
24. Learn about water dwelling animals.
25. Visit the beach and search for shells.
26. Host a lemonade stand from Welcome to Nana’s.
27. Visit a u-pick farm (strawberries, blueberries, peaches)
28. Hunt for worms and then go fishing.
29. Search for fireflies.
30. Set up a book blanket under a tree.
31. Lastly, pick wildflowers and learn about flower anatomy.

A summer bucket list for your family.

A summer bucket list should include experiencing nature. As well as activities to do during hot and sticky days. Overall, pick and choose from this great selection and include your kiddos in the choices in a fun way. Above all embrace the beauty of summer. Also, get the free printable below to help you plan.

Don’t forget to add poetry to your summer bucket list.

Lastly, don’t forget to read poetry out loud to your family this summer. Poetry is beneficial in many ways and can easily be weaved into your home. Check out this post here, Why poetry is important in your child’s life for tips and poetry suggestions to get you started. Happy summertime to you and yours! I hope this summer bucket list inspires you to add play to your days while they’re long and full of warmth.