What to Do on Your Summer Vacation!


  • Find an object in your house that begins with each letter of the alphabet.

  • Make something in the kitchen using measuring cups.

  • Choose 5 colors; go outside and find things that represent those 5 colors.

  • Write a letter to a friend, relative or teacher. Do it the old fashioned way, with paper and pen, not email!
  • Make a scrapbook.

  • Read a story to someone.

  • Keep a journal of your summer vacation.

  • Draw your own comic.

  • Write a short story about a make-believe kid that is on summer vacation.

  • Re-arrange your bedroom.

  • Plant a small garden or help your parents with theirs.

  • Learn which direction is north, south, east and west.

  • Have a scavenger hunt with siblings and/or friends.

  • Collect cans, take them to a recycling center, and use the money you receive anyway you want.

  • Find 5-10 objects, arrange them on a tray and show them to friends and family for 5 seconds. See if anyone can remember all of the objects.

  • Get a library card and do some good, old-fashioned reading.

  • Start a collection and see how much you can make it grow over the summer.

  • Visit a senior citizen home, the people really appreciate when kids stop by.

  • Pick an animal and learn everything you can about that animal.

  • Go to the park and play with the kids there. Make some new friends.

  • Go outside and soak up the sunny weather!

  • Run around and play. You won't be a kid forever and you'll miss it someday!

  • ENJOY THE SUMMER!!


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Article by: Michelle Lehmann
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