Summer is around the corner! Many parents like to have a few things prepared for keep kids learning during the summer. My favorites: playing outdoors and reading. There are also so many great camps and classes for kids. Today I’m sharing a few of our favorite summer learning printables, book lists and a new place to learn:
New Snapology
I recently learned about a place called Snapology that hosts classes, birthday parties and camps using STEM and popular toys like Legos, Knex, etc. You have to see pictures of this place. This is the type of place that kids will have a ton of fun and not even know they are there to learn!
Favorite Printables for Summer Learning
- Summer Punch Cards
- Book Report
- Super Hero Reading Challenge
- Chore Chart
- Learn Italian
- 50 Free Summer Activities for Kids
Cool New Book for Summer Learning
I recently checked out the book Journey to Constellation Station and it’s perfect for summer learning. It’s fun for kids to read and after, you can send them outside to see what stars they can see in the night sky. It’s a rhythmic story about an interstellar train ride goes to special part of space – the magical Constellation Station. Both of my girls love the book (ages 6 & 8) and my younger kids (2 & 3) love it because of the train and beautiful pictures. I would highly recommend this book!
Summer Reading Lists by Age
Summer Books for Babies
I’m The Biggest Thing in the Ocean by Kevin Sherry
Baby Loves Summer by Karen Katz
Hide and Seek Harry at the Beach by Kenny Harrison
Beach Baby (Indestructibles) by Amy Pixton
Baby Beluga by Raffi
All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon
You Are My Sunshine by Jimmie Davis
Hooray for Fish! by Lucy Cousins
On My Beach by Sara Gillingham
You Are My Baby: Ocean by Lorena Siminovich
Summer Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Summer by Alice Low
Let It Shine by Maryann Cocca-Leffler
The Watermelon Seed by Greg Rizzoli
Hark A Shark! by Bonnie Worth
First Big Book of the Ocean (National Geographic) by Catherine Hughes
Pete the Cat: Scuba Cat by James Dean
Harry By the Sea by Gene Zion
Penguin on Vacation by Salina Yoon
Miles of Smiles by Karen Kaufman Orloff
Toy Boat by Loren Long
Summer Reading Books for School Age Kids
To see our favorite book picks for boys & girls, visit the following posts:
20 Book Series Recommendations for Girls, Grades 1-3
20 Book Series Recommendations for Boys, Grades 1-3
What a great reading list! How fun
It’s so awesome that kids can learn and still have fun. Snapology would’ve been my favorite as a kid.
It’s definitely important for children to remain engaged with reading and critical thinking throughout the summer. I’ve heard of Snapology and programs like that, that introduce children to STEM principles are prime examples of what I’m referring to.
I took your suggestion and looked up pictures of Snapology…it’s so colorful and the kids look like they are having so much fun!
I love Snapology! Summer is the perfect time to sit outside and learn about the constellations though. That was one of my grannys activities with me and I’d love to pass that on! She used to get me a decaf cappucino and we would sit outside for hours!
What a great idea to keep kids active and learning over the summer!