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- 25 Summer Homeschool Ideas To Keep The Learning Spark Alive
June 24, 2023 | 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please see my full disclosure policy .
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Today, I’m sharing summer homeschool ideas to keep the learning spark burning. Also, grab more ideas on my How to Homeschool page.
Even if you school year-round, most of us need a change during summer.
Whether you’re looking to add a few hands-on ideas, a summer unit study or a fun workbook, you’ll love these ideas.
Also, summertime is a time to focus on those subjects like art, music, and maybe even science, which we would love to do more of.
Look at How to Incorporate Subjects into a Fun Homeschool Cooking Unit Study.
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Summer Homeschool Ideas
As I mentioned summer can be a mix of fun and learning.
Look at some of these classes we love to do during summer.
- It’s a great time to start learning music at home. Look at these self-paced Learn Music in our Homeschool courses . From 15 minutes lessons to 20th century music, there is something for all ages.
- And language arts doesn’t have to be boring or if you’re like me and have an independent learner, these online self-paced courses from Literary Adventures for Kids have so many fun books to choose from.
- Then if you’re looking for your kids to take formal but fun cooking lessons, do Kids Cook Real Food.
Then I’m not above a few fun workbooks especially when it’s hot outside.
- But a summer workbook where all subjects are included allows opportunity for review and easy days.
More Summer Homeschool Learning Activities
In addition, I have a few more ideas if you’re homeschooling multiple ages.
20 Fun Summer Learning Activities And Make A Rock Sundial
A to z list: 100 fun summer homeschool unit study ideas.
- 30+ Summer Activities for Middle School Kids
- 11 Fun Summer Activities for Middle Schooler
- How Do Sharks Float STEM Activity Free Shark Unit Study & Notebooking Pages
- Fun Kids Hands-on Egg Carton Sea Turtle Life Cycle Activity
- 10 Edible Beach Crafts For Teens and Make Edible Beach Glass
- 11 Fun Summer Activities for Middle Schoolers
Finally, look at these fun summer learning ideas.
Summer Learning Ideas
Use one or two of these ideas to add to your summer learning program. Add a few hands-on projects to keep learning fun.
Fun Pineapple Candle
Squeeze in more fun summer activities for middle schoolers by making this fun pineapple candle. Plus, there is more to homeschool middle school than just academic subjects.
Sun Art – Cyanotype STEAM Project
Have a WOW moment with kids this summer making Sun Art using chemistry and sunlight to make cool art. This is a very inexpensive, easy project with lots of STEM lessons.
Summer Must-Do: Ice Cream in a Bag
Ice Cream in a bag is a delicious summer science experiment.
Fun Making Ocean Layers Soap | Summer Activities for Middle Schoolers
If you’re diving into a study on the ocean layers, doing summer activities for middle schoolers, or want to do an ocean unit study and ocean lapbook, our kids will love this ocean layers soap. Also, look at my page homeschool middle school for more fun tips.
Jellyfish Name Craft For Kids [Editable Template]
This jellyfish name craft offers a delightful and engaging way for children to practice letter recognition and fine motor skills.
Build Vocabulary with a Summer Word Jar (Plus Tips and Ideas)
Boost your kids' vocabulary with a summer word jar
These summer unit study ideas will keep kids of all ages having fun learning with topics they will be eager to study. Summer is a perfect time to get in some relaxed themed learning with unit studies
Octopus Cutting Activity Pages For Kids [Free Printable]
These octopus cutting activity pages provide an entertaining and educational way for kids to improve their fine motor skills. They have adorable octopus pictures that will keep little ones engaged while they practice their scissor skills.
20 Fun Summer Ideas for a Teen
I may have a bit more than 20 fun summer ideas for a teen, but having some ideas to help out during the summer when hormones boredom hits will hopefully keep you and your teen getting along.
Decorate the Ice Cream Play Dough Mats
Set up your own ice cream shop pretend play with this fun printable playdough ice cream mat activity.
Shadow Names Outdoor Summer Activity
https://intheplayroom.co.uk/shadow-names-outdoor-summer-activity/
Super Easy and Fun Aquarium Jar Craft For Summer Activities for Middle Schoolers
Your kids will love this fun aquarium jar craft for summer activities for middle schoolers. Whether you’re diving into a study about the oceans or doing a shark unit study, hands-on activities are the way to go. Also, look at my page homeschool middle school for more fun tips.
Make An Adorable DIY Nature Explorer Kit (from a Shoebox!)
Turn a humble shoebox into an exciting DIY Nature Explorer Kit with your kids, sparking curiosity and fostering a love for the great outdoors right from your backyard
FREE Summer Word Scramble Printable Worksheet in Spanish
In this activity challenge your students and children’s mind as you unravel the letters to form summer-related words in Spanish.
I have 20 fun summer learning activities and we’re making a rock sundial. And look at 11 Fun Summer Activities for Middle Schoolers for more summer fun.
Summer Coloring Pages in Spanish for Kids [Free Printables]
Let’s get children of all ages familiar with summer vocabulary in Spanish with these fun coloring pages which includes different summer clip art from a sandcastle, to summer fruit, to ice cream and flip flops.
Colorful Rainbow Fish Fine Motor Activity for Summer
Learn how to make a Rainbow Fish Peg Board out of simple craft supplies. This is a great way for toddlers and preschoolers to practice color matching and fine motor skills.
Easy DIY Math Fishing Game for Kids
Learn number recognition, counting, fine motor skills and more with this DIY fishing for numbers math game.
Free Carnivorous Plants Lapbook and Fun Homeschool Unit Study Ideas
Besides, carnivorous plants are a fascinating topic for every age.
Learning about Shark Senses Activity and Free Printable
Summer is the perfect time to learn about sharks! Try these fun hands on learning activities with the accompanying free printables.
A Mini Sailboat Craft for Kids (With Secret Messages!)
Set sail on a fun adventure with your kids as you build secret message miniature sailboats, a creative and fun-filled way to learn about the intriguing world of codes!
Sun Roll and Cover Mat
Roll and cover mats are fantastic resources for kids to practice numbers in a playful way! This summer, add excitement with the Sun Roll and Cover Mat, featuring Dice Dots for subitizing skills.
Ocean Animal Phonics Activity: FREE Printable Clip Cards
We are currently learning about the Ocean so this first set has adorable sea animals like a whale, turtle, seahorse, starfish, and more!
How To Make Ice Cream In A Bag (A Delicious STEM Activity)
DIY ice cream in a bag is fun STEM activity for kids that ends with a yummy treat!
Free Coral Reef Printable Lapbook and Fun Hands-on Unit Study Ideas
I have a free coral reef printable lapbook. Grab more ideas on my Coral Reef, lapbook ideas, and on my best homeschool unit studies pages.
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Fantastic Summer Homework Ideas for High Schoolers
If your high schoolers are anything like my high schoolers, they love spending time talking about how bored they are. Yet for whatever reason, that talk never turns into action. Nothing seems to change at the end of the year, as kids are making plans for what they will be doing, or not be doing, over the summer. I always enjoy making an addition to their plans–a little bit of summer homework from their (not always) favorite art teacher. For me, there are always a few of ways to go about it–required summer homework and optional summer homework.
Required Work
For my students who will be in AP Studio Art , I require that they complete 2 projects over the summer that are “portfolio-worthy”. I type out assignment sheets for 3 projects with in-depth explanations. However, each of the three has enough open-endedness within a theme to allow students room for expression and personal voice. If students don’t like any of those 3 projects, or don’t want to do them, I allow them to complete projects of their own choosing. As long as the quality is there, I am open to just about any idea they bring to me.
Photography List
In addition, I send AP students home for the summer with a checklist of photography subjects. The photos students take are referenced and utilized throughout the year in a myriad of projects. The more images they come in with, the better. Many students end up using the cameras on their phones, which is OK because the quality doesn’t have to be stellar. The idea here is not for the photos to serve as the art project, per se; the idea is to have a library of images that can serve as backgrounds, design elements, and inspiration for them come fall.
You can download my 3-page PDF list by clicking the image below, or get a customized Word version by clicking here .
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Optional Work
For the rest of my students, summer homework is optional. I have a list of projects that I give to whoever may want it, and to a few others that I think might just take on the challenge. These are more lighthearted, fun projects that could take all kinds of different directions. I think it goes without saying, but if kids enjoy the work they are doing, they are more likely to complete it.
Here are a few ideas I like to use:
- Have a friend pose for you. In 20 minutes draw 20 poses. Go!
- Create a drawing or painting inspired by song lyrics or a piece of writing.
- Create a time-lapse video of you working on a drawing or sculpture.
- Sculpt your favorite food out of mud or sand. Photograph it from multiple angles.
- Visit someplace colorful–a farmer’s market, a flower shop, a candy store, or a museum. Make art inspired by the location.
Media Consumption
Lastly, I love to have students take the time to look up interesting artists using not only books and websites, but videos and other media. Artists my students really respond to are Banksy, Robert Longo, Maya Lin, Cheeming Boey, Kara Walker, James Turrell, and Kehinde Wiley. The Art 21 series from PBS is also a great resource. The key is to make the artist interesting enough that kids want to look at more of their work and learn more about the art being made.
Whether your students are making work because they want to or making work because they have to, summer homework is a great avenue to keep them involved and engaged over the summer. There is undoubtedly a challenge in seeing that work is actually completed, but if it is, students come back to the next school year with renewed energy, more confidence, and hopefully a little better understanding of their own art and the art of others.
Do you assign summer homework? Why or why not?
What summer homework assignments have been successful for you?
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Big List of June Homeschool Learning Activities and Ideas
Homeschool Planning Ideas for June
Looking for some fun learning ideas for June? I have a list for you! Here you’ll find a collection of resources to help you plan your homeschool activities and learning in June.
I’ve included links to articles containing unit study ideas, fun holidays, and famous June birthdays. You’ll also discover bucket list ideas, journal prompts, art prompts, and more.
In addition, you’ll see links to helpful articles related to seasonal summer and end-of-school year activities.
Bookmark this page for reference and come back each year for new ideas!
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June Unit Study Ideas: Fun Holidays
Each month has designated awareness holidays, and these can be a great way to introduce your kids to a new experience or get them to try something new. They can also be used to spend additional time focused on a particular area of interest.
Here’s my list of unit study ideas to incorporate in your homeschool in June.
What Can I Learn Today: June Homeschool Ideas
This article offers suggestions for learning topics related to that month. Use the specific suggestions given, or research additional people or topics in a particular category.
You can expose your kids to books, music, poetry, people, and careers they might not otherwise encounter, just through choosing a few to read about or watch a quick video on each month.
The learning suggestions are grouped in the following categories:
- Read Aloud Book Suggestions
- Movie/Book Combos
- Classical Music
- Artists (birthdays in June)
- Athletes (birthdays in June)
- Authors (birthdays in June)
- Composers (birthdays in June)
- Engineers (birthdays in June)
- Inventors (birthdays in June)
- Presidents (birthdays in June)
- Scientists (birthdays in June)
- Interesting People (birthdays in June)
- Unusual Occupations
- Plants (seasonal related)
- World Landmarks
- Study Skills
June Fun Learning Ideas
Each category can open up discussion of history, science, art, entrepreneurship, relationships, and the list goes on. The categories I chose to use this year are as follows.
- birthday of the month
- invention of the month
- country of the month
- life skill of the month
- character trait of the month
June Country Study – Mexico
These mini-unit studies covering 12 different countries are a great way to expose your kids to the beauty and culture of countries around the world.
Using video, engaging books, games, and maps, kids of all ages can get a taste of the uniqueness of different cultures, along with understanding our fundamental similarities as humans.
Try out a sample of France from my free resource library. You can purchase the full pack of 12 countries from my Etsy shop.
June Bucket Lists
Bucket lists are one of my favorite lists to make. I also love to read what’s on other people’s bucket lists! Here are two lists of ideas for your June Bucket List.
June Prompts for Three Things Thursday
If you use a Three Things Thursday prompt in your classroom or homeschool as part of a morning meeting discussion or individual writing activity, here is a list of prompts to consider for June.
June Motivation for Kids
Each month’s quote comes from a famous historical person who was born in that month. I’ve included resources for further learning, and conversation ideas around that person’s life or ideas.
“What is done cannot be undone, but one can prevent it from happening again.” Anne Frank – young Jewish girl known for her famous diary, “The Diary of Anne Frank” (Born June 12, 1929)
Resources to learn more about Anne Frank
- The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
- Anne Frank Facts & Worksheets from KidsKonnect
- Anne Frank’s Diary (YouTube – Anne Frank’s Diary Feature Animated Film)
Conversation about Anne Frank
After learning about Anne Frank’s experience with being forced into hiding, does this quote take on a greater meaning?
On an individual level, how much do you try to learn from your mistakes? If you find yourself regretting a decision or choice, do you take responsibility for the results and decide to avoid similar situations in the future?
June Fun Journal Prompts
Each day prompts for a list of three things. The first prompt of each month is “3 things you’re thankful for.” This is a gratitude exercise to get them in a mindset of remembering to be thankful. Then at the end of each month is a prompt for “3 favorite things about this month.” The purpose of this is to urge them to reflect upon what brings them joy or delight.
June Art Prompts
These simple drawing prompts are a low-key way to encourage students to create a habit of sketching and drawing.
How to Use the Prompts
First, decide on how frequently you want to use them. Daily, weekly, or even monthly if you prefer.
Next, decide on the size you will recommend. My favorite way to do this is in small 1-1/2 inch square boxes, requiring students to keep their drawing simple. You may wish to limit the size to 3 inch squares or a 5.5″x 8.5″ half-letter page size.
Finally, decide on the allowed art supplies. The simplest form is to allow only pencil sketches. My preference is to allow colored pencils so kids who love color can let their creativity shine.
Suggestions for using these simple drawing prompts:
- bell-ringer activity
- daily or weekly sketch practice
- year-long creative project to save as a keepsake
- activity during read-aloud times
- early finish activity
15 Simple Art Prompts for June
- paint palette
- ballet shoes
You can also download a full school year’s worth of 180 prompts to make this a daily activity or choose your favorites and make this a weekly activity.
June Activity and Daily Checklist
Grab a Father’s Day download to record special memories and thoughts and have your kids fill it out. You’ll find the download in my resource library.
In my Etsy shop, I also have a complete set of monthly themed checklists with an activity for each month. The June activity includes this Father’s Day printable.
June 30-Day Challenge
30-day challenges are highly popular in the health and fitness arena. You can pick pretty much any exercise and make a 30-day challenge of it. In the healthy eating realm, cutting out junk food, sugar, or soda is common.
Beyond the physical challenges, though, you can find challenges inspiring you to spend time cultivating a hobby, decluttering your home, or learning something new.
Try one of these 30-Day Challenges in June: plank challenge OR get outside daily challenge
For a list of 25 challenge ideas, read 30-Day Challenges to Try This Year .
June Character Trait Study
The character trait focus for June is diligence.
Find suggestions for books, movies, video content, activities and more to encourage self-awareness this month in my Character Counts series.
Character Counts: Enc ouraging Diligence
June Encouraging Proverb
This proverb is a good reminder to think about not withholding good from our children. Sometimes we’re distracted or frustrated when our children ask us to help or listen or act on their behalf in some way. We hold much power in our children’s lives. As we consider the lavish grace and goodness poured out on us by God, we should overflow with that goodness toward others, including our children.
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to act. Proverbs 3:27
Download a free list of proverbs to cover the whole school year from my resource library.
June Pray Around the World Country List
To pray for every country in one year, you’ll need to pray for 16-17 countries each month. I’ve assigned the countries alphabetically to each month of the year. However, by praying for one country every weekday you can actually cover every country over the course of a school year if your summers are hectic and you prefer to organize it that way.
You can download my free calendar for June to pray for countries of the world, along with a few questions for your kids to learn a little bit more about a country of their choice.
June Focus Word
Perfect to use on a bulletin board or other display board, my set of monthly focus words provides one word to reflect on and prioritize each month of the year. Visit the free resource library to download your free printable pack of 12 words.
June Scripture Card
If one of your goals is to memorize more scripture this year, try using my monthly scripture cards to memorize twelve Bible verses over the course of the year. The scripture word of the month for June is “humility,” and the verse comes from Philippians 2:3.
In whatever you do, don’t let selfishness or pride be your guide. Be humble, and honor others more than yourselves.
You can download a set of twelve scripture cards from my free resource library and begin to memorize Philippians 2:3 this month.
Additional June Resources for Homeschool Moms
Encourage your kids in june.
Connect daily.
Your life may be busy with work, sports, school, and church, but making time to connect with your kids daily can be an encouragement in the middle of the busyness. Carve out time to check in and ask how they’re feeling, what’s occupying their thoughts, or how things are going with friends.
Here are a few questions to consider asking as part of a daily check-in ritual.
- What was the best thing about today?
- Is there something interesting you can share about your day?
- What was the worst thing about today?
- Is anything stressing you out right now?
- What is something you’re looking forward to?
- Is there anything you wish our family did more often? Or less often?
- What are you grateful for today?
JUNE ENCOURAGEMENT FOR YOUR KIDS: Connect daily
If you’d rather choose a different way of encouraging your kids in June, read this article: 10 Practical Ways to Encourage Your Kids This Year
Fun Online Games for June
If your kids love games, there are a lot of opportunities for them to learn while they play! Choose a game of the month for them to try out—or have the whole family play either collaboratively or competitively.
JUNE ONLINE GAME: Sumplete
Pick your own game for June from my list of 50 Fun Online Games for Students .
Life Skills Focus for June
Every so often, I encounter something that I thought my kids knew how to do…but they definitely do not. To make sure we’re covering a variety of life skills, I like to focus on one or two things each month.
JUNE LIFE SKILLS FOCUS : Travel planning
Summer brings travel for many families. Whether you’re booking flights and hotels, figuring out where to stop on a road trip, or comparing apps to help make your travel planning easier—include your kids in the process of travel planning.
Ask them to come up with a route from point A to point B. Show them the process of checking in on your phone, using travel rewards, or determining how you’ll get around in a foreign city.
You can read my extensive list of life skills to teach your kids if you want ideas of more specific tasks to tackle in June: 140 Essential Life Skills to Prepare Your Teen for Adulthood .
Helpful Blog Posts to Read in June
June Homeschool Planning & Routines
The possibilities really are endless. If your kids are interested in nature, plan to incorporate a mini-unit study of one plant or tree each month. Try listening to a specific type of music each month, trying out a new game, recipe or podcast every month of the year.
This collection of ideas is intended to provide inspiration only. Obviously, there are far more activities and learning opportunities than you could fit into one month. Pick and choose a few things that sound fun to you or your kids and see what sparks interest in them.
Visit my homeschool resources page for monthly unit study ideas, projects, and homeschool planning help!
Join my mailing list to receive updates when new printable resources are added to the library, plus tips and encouragement for your organized homeschool journey.
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How to Homeschool in June
Summer homework may start as early as elementary school, but you don’t have to do it the way it’s always been done! Veteran educators like third-grade teacher Alycia Zimmerman have spent time thinking about how to make summer homework meaningful and interesting enough that students buy in—and even want to do it.
Read on for Zimmerman’s summer homework game plan and ideas for how to make summer assignments more fun for everyone.
1. Try a New Student Meet and Greet
If possible, meet your incoming students before summer break (even if it’s virtual!) to instill the importance of summer learning.
At the end of the school year, coordinate with the teachers of your incoming students to swap classes for a period. Introduce yourselves to your future students and build excitement for the fun and challenging learning ahead and the very “grown-up” summer homework you will assign.
“We’ve been far more successful in instilling the importance of our summer assignments when presenting about it face-to-face rather than just sending a packet of directions home cold,” says Zimmernan. “The students sit on the edges of their seats as we talk about the importance of summer reading and our certainty that they will do everything they can to 'keep their brains healthy, pink, and strong’ over the summer.”
2. Emphasize the Importance of Summer Reading
Talk about the best summer assignment of all: diving into books!
Reading should be a treat, not a menial assignment, so Zimmerman doesn’t feel guilty about making reading the bulk of her summer homework. Here are some of her most effective strategies for promoting summer reading:
Have students fill out a log to keep track of the books and other texts they read over the summer. It isn’t necessary to require a certain number of books or specific titles. Simply ask that they find books they love and spend lots of time reading them.
Have your current students write book reviews of their favorite titles to send home with your rising students. Invite your current students to serve as reading ambassadors and speak to the younger students about the importance and joys of reading. When coming from slightly older peers, the message is very well received.
And of course: Sign your students up for the Scholastic Summer Reading Program ! From May 9 to August 19, your students can visit Scholastic Home Base to participate in the free, fun, and safe summer reading program . As part of the program, kids can read e-books, attend author events, and keep Reading Streaks™ to help unlock a donation of 100K books from Scholastic – distributed to kids with limited or no access to books by Save the Children.
3. Share Fun and Educational Activities
Direct your students to fun (and educational) activities.
When considering other homework, the best options are activities that students will be motivated to do because they’re entertaining.
Give your incoming students the “everything is better in moderation” speech so they understand that they shouldn’t play hours of computer games every day this summer. If possible, send them home with printable and book-based packs to polish their skills for the year ahead (you can even pair these with your own assignments):
4. Connect Through the Mail
Stay connected with your students over the summer through cards.
Giving incoming students the opportunity to connect with you and with each other can motivate them to complete summer assignments. Here’s one plan for connecting via letters:
Have your incoming students mail you a letter of introduction. Explain that you want to hear about their summer activities, their hobbies, their families, and anything special they want you to know before the school year begins.
When you receive letters from your students, send a postcard back with a brief response. Tell them a bit about your summer plan, and let them know you can’t wait to see them in the fall.
Encourage them to write again!
You can also pair up students and have them write to each other over the summer. In September, they can bring their pen pal letters to class to display on the bulletin board.
Take advantage of everyone’s increasing familiarity with virtual resources by connecting online, too! Post a short video, article, or question once a week on your classroom's online platform, and invite both incoming students and rising former students to write their thoughts in the comments section. Be sure to moderate their comments and enjoy their back-and-forth dialogues as they engage with each other.
Get started by shopping the best books for summer reading below! You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store .
Where Imagination Grows
Hands-on learning through play and imagination
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30 June Activities for Kids
We’ve got 30 awesome June activities for kids to do each day this month!
June is the start of the summer, that time of year when the weather is nice but not too hot (at least here). It’s the perfect time to get outside and play! This month our free activity calendar takes full advantage of that nice weather. There are so many simple learning activities and easy fun crafts for kids to do outside.
30 June Activities For Kids! Fun Crafts & More!
Summer is upon us and for me, June is the most hectic because everyone is adjusting to a new schedule of no school and lots of summer fun. This makes it hard for me to stay ahead of the game and have my month planned out. Is it hard for you too?
If you’re a busy parent, homeschooler, or daycare provider then you don’t always have time to plan activities without spending all your free time on them. Let’s be honest, you need some of that free time for yourself!
Don’t waste it trying to find and plan a bunch of fun crafts for kids. Instead, just check out our free activity calendars ! There are here to help! No planning required!
Just click and bookmark. Your whole month of planning spring preschool crafts and activities is done in a matter of seconds!
{ Ready for a month of fun? Our June Activity Calendar list is below)
Here’s the list of each activity for every day in June:
- Flower Chain Crown Craft from Fireflies & Mudpies
- Fly Swatter Color Mixing Painting from House of Burke
- Watermelon Soap Foam from And Next Comes L
- Angry Birds Knock Down Game from Lalymom
- Easy DIY Water Wall from Frogs & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails
- DIY Mason Jar Straw Cups from Crayon Box Chronicles
- DIY Upcycled Bubble Blowers from And Next Comes L
- Outdoor Art Station from Where Imagination Grows
- Pool Noodle Water Sensory Bin from Sugar Aunts
- Outdoor Prereading Activity from Sugar Aunts
- Giant Paper Airplanes from Fireflies & Mudpies
- Outdoor Writing Station from Lalymom
- Ocean Life Small World from Fun-A-Day!
- Tape Resist Art with Watercolors & Oil Pastels from Where Imagination Grows
- Nuts & Bolts Frames for Father’s Day from Fun-A-Day!
- Tissue Paper Father’s Day Frame from Crayon Box Chronicles
- Boot Print Poem for Father’s Day from Crayon Box Chronicles
- Homemade Father’s Day Tic Tac Toe Game from And Next Comes L
- Easy Father’s Day Card Idea from Frogs & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails
- Squirt Gun Painting from Fireflies & Mudpies
- Fork Painting Ice Cream Cone Painting from Sugar Aunts
- Building with Loose Parts in the Backyard from And Next Comes L
- DIY Sponge Bombs from Frogs & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails
- Kid Made Camping Lantern from Lalymom
- Flower Art Nature Collages from Where Imagination Grows
- Free Printable Popsicle I Spy Game from And Next Comes L
- Camping Pretend Play from Where Imagination Grows
- Fine Motor Seashell Transfer Game from House of Burke
- Paint the Car from Fun-A-Day!
- Summer Time Capsule from Sugar Aunts
What are you doing this time of year? Do you have some favorite June activities for kids? Happy summer friends!
Looking ahead to July? Check out our July activity calendar ! Packed full of 31 activities for July.
Looking for more crafts and activities? Check out our index for 100+ plus kids activities ! Find activities by theme, materials, skills, age and much more!
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Making School Fun at Home
This article was previously published on 7/30/2019.
12 Ways to Make School Fun at Home for Students of All Ages
Back to school will look different this year as families and schools continue to navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19. Getting kids to enjoy (or even accept) doing their homework can be a struggle at any age, especially in the fall when students adjust to smaller classes, alternate schedules and a continuation of virtual learning that began in the spring.
For some families, new ways of learning are further complicated by parents’ work schedules and a lack of technology access. According to the Afterschool Alliance, 1 in 5 kids are unsupervised after the school day ends. And millions of families don’t have internet access at home.
During challenging times and busy parenting schedules, there are still ways to make learning at home fun, safe and constructive for students. Over the years, our trained youth mentors and program facilitators have developed lots of strategies and ideas to make homework more fun. Get tips on how to make virtual learning and homework fun in high school, middle school and elementary school so you can help your kid succeed at every age.
Ideas to Make Homework Fun for Elementary, Middle and High Schoolers
Many kids find homework assignments boring or simply get restless when asked to sit down and study – but that doesn’t mean they all need the same kind of motivation. Avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to homework help by using these age-appropriate tips.
Elementary School Homework Tips
Little kids frequently have trouble focusing on virtual learning and homework, especially when there are so many distractions and fun things to play with at home. The solution? Make learning more like playtime.
- Create fun focus spaces. Kids often work on homework in their rooms or wherever there’s a little spare table space – but kids’ rooms and common areas are usually filled with distractions. Before this school year starts, create a special “homework zone” in part of the home that’s more peaceful. (A “homework fort” is always a hit with young kids, as long as it’s well lit.) Stock this area with lots of colorful school supplies so there’s no reason to leave until their homework is all done.
- Beat the clock. Young kids love racing to the finish. Make homework more like a race by setting up timed challenges. For example, count how many words they can spell correctly or math problems they can solve in the span of 5 minutes. The next day, challenge your kid to beat their own record. (A little competition can work great with siblings, too.)
- Try learning apps. Support the subjects your kid studies in school with apps that make learning about it more fun. This tip is especially helpful for subjects that you or your kid struggle with. Some of our favorite educational apps include DragonBox for math, Spelling Stage for spelling, and DuoLingo , which offers learning-based games in Spanish, French and many other languages.
- Team up with tunes. Just like the Alphabet Song teaches kids their ABCs, there are plenty of songs out there to help specific subjects stick. Search YouTube to find songs covering a range of subjects, including the planets in our solar system, the days of the week and months of the year, U.S. states and capitals, how to add or subtract, and pretty much any other educational topic you can imagine. If you can’t find a song on a given subject, try making one up together.
Middle School Homework Tips
In middle school, students gain more independence to work alone or with peers. Encourage their developing maturity with a little structure and loads of support.
- Use power hours. Power hours challenge kids to focus for a certain amount of time. Once the timer goes off, they can take a quick break before diving in again. Offering little rewards after productive power hour sessions is a great incentive at this age, too.
- Plan study dates. If your kid struggles in a certain subject or has trouble focusing in a quiet, empty room, let them invite a friend or two over to study. Just remember to follow current safety and social distancing guidelines. If another kid is too much of a distraction, set the tone by working alongside your child. While they do homework, you can pay bills, make dinner, reply to emails, or even work on a crossword puzzle or another brain game. Doing “adult homework” creates a sense of companionship without being too overbearing – and it can help kids learn that work is a part of life, not just a part of school.
- Make a routine. Lack of routine can be stressful for kids. Setting a regular schedule for homework, or the school day for kids learning at home, can help reduce resistance and improve consistency. Beyond planning time for homework, come up with other little rituals that can help your kid focus, from putting on their current favorite album in the background to using prizes and other incentives to reward good work, like a small treat for every complete assignment.
- Stay positive. Your attitude has a huge impact on how your kid sees the world, especially in the formative middle school years. Keep tabs on your own attitude toward your kid’s homework. If you see helping your kid with homework as a chore, your kid will probably feel that way about it, too. Instead, try to see homework help as a fun, productive time when you both can learn and hang out together.
High School Homework Tips
When students reach high school, having parents hanging around to nag them about homework doesn’t always help. Instead of implementing these homework strategies for high schoolers yourself, show this list to your teenager and help them come up with a plan they can stick to. Then, take a step back. Check in with your teen every week or so to see if their plan needs tweaking.
- Get organized . High school is the perfect time to start preparing for the life you want to lead after you leave home. To achieve your goals, you have to make plans and stick to them. It’s the same with homework. When you get your assignments for the week, month or semester, take some time before jumping in to sort through the deadlines and requirements. Then, come up with a schedule and a realistic plan of attack. Use a day planner, calendar app, or time management app like Asana to make to-do lists for yourself – trust us, it feels great to cross stuff off your list.
- Reward yourself . It’s easier to work hard when you know there’s a reward at the end of it. Set a study timer, and if you’ve focused on homework until the timer goes off, reward yourself with a favorite snack, a funny video, an epic solo dance party or a little social media time.
- Upgrade your workspace. Spruce up the place you do virtual learning and homework to fuel your productivity, imagination and problem-solving skills. Keep tools and supplies on hand to help you work through challenging assignments, like colorful pens, highlighters, sticky notes, and cool notepads or notebooks. Decorate with art and other objects that inspire you, and use calendars, whiteboards, chalkboards, corkboards, or even just paper and tape to help visualize and keep track of everything you have to do.
- Turn up the beats. Spotify has tons of playlists dedicated to productivity, from ambient noise to instrumental hip-hop. Find a few go-to playlists that help keep you focused and put one on whenever you have to zone in. Explore movie soundtracks and other kinds of instrumental music to avoid distracting lyrics.
Homework Help from BGCA
Every day, thousands of kids and parents rely on Boys & Girls Clubs of America for homework help and out-of-school support, especially in the crucial hours after school lets out and during the summer months. Explore our website to learn more about our programs , find your nearest club or support BGCA today.
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Set up a homework play date. Go outside. Turn it into a game. Let them play teacher. Use a timer. Create a special homework space. Remember to be positive. Get help if you need i t. Thankfully, there are ways of making homework less boring and that little bit more fun for your child.
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