Printable Summer Challenge
This Printable Summer Challenge is a fun way to help kids beat boredom while school is out. Hang it on the fridge, print one for each child, and let them start checking off simple activities that keep their minds and bodies busy all summer long.
Kids can choose their own order, which makes this printable summer activity feel more like a game than a chore. It is a great choice for families, summer camps, homeschoolers, and classroom activities before summer break begins.
Supplies
- White paper
- Printer
- Pen, pencil, marker, or crayons
Instructions
- Print one Summer Challenge page for each child.
- Have kids write their name on the page and choose which challenge they want to complete first.
- Let them work through the list at their own pace. They can color, check off, or write in each space as they finish.
- Post the finished challenge on the fridge, bulletin board, or classroom wall to celebrate their summer accomplishments.
- For extra fun, you can offer a small reward when the challenge is complete. A trip to the ice cream parlor, a picnic at the park, or a special family game night would all make great incentives.
Fun Facts
Summer learning works best when kids are curious and interested in what they are doing. When children get to choose activities that match their own interests, they are more likely to stay motivated and excited to learn.
A simple printable challenge can help encourage reading, creativity, outdoor play, helping at home, and trying something new.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this Printable Summer Challenge as an end-of-year classroom activity. Have students talk about which challenges they are most excited to try during summer vacation.
Teachers can also turn this into a writing prompt by asking students to choose three summer challenge ideas and explain why they picked them. For a classroom display, students can decorate their printable pages before taking them home.
Homeschool families can use the challenge as a light summer learning tracker. Add reading goals, nature observations, simple math practice, or creative writing prompts to make it fit your child’s needs.
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Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
