Summer is a time for relaxation, exploration, and fun, but it doesn’t mean that learning should take a back seat for the summer slide to arrive. In fact, a break from school presents a wonderful opportunity for kids to engage in summer learning activities that are both enjoyable and educational. Snag these Summer Learning Activities for Kids.
Use this Classroom Champions Summer Challenge!
Encourage your students to turn their challenge into you at the new year as a way to connect and offer them a sweet treat as a completion prize!
Encourage Kids to go on a Mindful Walk:
Taking a walk is always a great idea, but adding something to keep you in the moment can be even better.To make the most of their walk, encourage them to disconnect from their AirPods and social media so that they can be truly mindful!Send students for a mindful walk and prompt them with these thoughtful and engaging activities:
- Preparation: Find a quiet and safe outdoor space for the mindful walk. Remind the child to walk slowly and carefully, paying attention to their surroundings.
- Start with a breathing exercise: Take a few deep breaths. Encourage the child to close their eyes and focus on their breath, inhaling deeply through their nose and slowly exhaling through the mouth. This helps them calm their mind and be present in the moment.
- Engage the Senses: Ask the child to use their senses to observe the environment around them. Notice different things using their senses such as sight, sound, touch, and smell.
- Mindful Steps: Take slow and deliberate steps, paying attention to their feet touching the ground. They can focus on the feeling of their feet on the different surfaces like grass, pavement, and sand. Keep a relaxed posture and walk at a comfortable pace.
- Reflection and gratitude: After the mindful walk, encourage the child to find a quiet spot to sit down and reflect. Ask the child to share their experiences and observations. Prompt the child to express gratitude for anything they appreciated like the nature on the walk.
Give students time for daily reflection
Keep creativity flowing throughout the summer months with SEL writing prompts! Use this printable journal with 30 writing prompts and daily SEL check-ins. Keep students writing throughout summer as they reflect on friendship, goal setting, and other social emotional topics.
Daily Reflection Journal Prompts
We hope these summer learning activities for kids inspire you to make the most of the sunny days ahead. Learning doesn’t have to be limited to the classroom, and we are here to help your kids continue to grow, explore, and develop important skills all summer long.Going to be doing a mindful walk or some journaling over the summer yourself? Tell us about it! Our community doesn’t log off once the school bell rings for the last time. Send us updates on your own SEL journey by tagging us on social or sending updates in our Community!
