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Sailing into July!
Summer is in full swing, and July is the perfect time to embrace play, creativity, and outdoor adventure! This month's activity calendar is packed with simple, engaging ideas designed to inspire curiosity and fun! These daily activities make it easy to turn ordinary summer moments into lasting memories.
July 1 - Get into the Woods
Spending time outdoors isn’t just fun, it’s one of the best ways to support your child’s development. Forest adventures and outdoor activities for kids encourage creativity, build physical strength, and nurture emotional well-being. Even more, regular nature play helps children develop a lasting connection to the environment, inspiring curiosity and a lifelong respect for the natural world.
July 2 - Cardboard Animal Craft for Kids
Today, we're diving into a creative adventure where cardboard transforms into your favorite animals right before your eyes. With just a few materials and a lot of imagination, you'll learn how to craft your very own animals. Grab your scissors and let's get ready to transform these simple materials into your favorite animal friends.
July 3 - Pretend Play with a Farm Today
Chances are you grew up singing “Old MacDonald had a Farm” and now sing it frequently to your little one. Other than being cute and fun to talk about, these early forays into farm life are actually quite important for your developing child’s language acquisition and social skill development because as we introduce children to the world of the farm through words and sounds, we’re not only introducing them to our language but also to the world that children see around them.
July 4 - Plan a Fun Summer
Helping to plan and host a party can be an enriching experience for your little one. Research suggests that celebrations and gatherings, especially with close friends and family, positively impacts the well-being of all family members, especially the youngest ones. As children grow, they make sense of the world through their interactions with others. Gathering with friends and family, provides so many opportunities for children to learn new skills and develop both socially and emotionally.
July 5 - Plan a Stick Craft Today
Right outside the door is an endless supply of materials that will provide your child with hours of unlimited entertainment, just add an eager mind, a bit of time, and some energy—(things I’m sure your children have plenty of) and your child will have the recipe for a day of creative fun outside. Here are five things to do with sticks.
July 6 - Have a Race!
Challenge your friends to a fun race! How fast can you run?
July 7 - Go Cloud Watching
Lie on a blanket and see what shapes and animals you can find in the clouds. Can't get outside? Try your hand at Bao's Cloudland and see what animals you can match into the clouds!
July 8 - Go on a Bug Hunt!
Grab a magnifying glass and search for insects in your backyard or local park. Talk about what makes each bug unique. Don't forget your Exploration Magnifier to see them up close!
July 9 - Make a Homemade Lemonade Stand
Practice measuring, mixing, and social skills while serving lemonade to family and neighbors.
July 10 - Dance into Summer
Turn up the music and have a fun dance party with your favorite songs.
July 11 - Go Camping in Your Living Room or Backyard
Build a fort or pitch a tent and enjoy stories, snacks, and imaginative adventures.
July 12 - Trace Your Shadow
Trace shadows from toys or nature objects and compare them throughout the day.
July 13 - Get Sandy!
Warmer weather is here and the playing is easy, especially at the beach! But sand play isn't just a classic summer beach activity—it's a vital tool for nurturing and developing young minds and bodies. There are so many benefits of sand play for kids, from fostering creativity and imagination to developing fine motor skills and promoting sensory exploration, this simple yet versatile activity lays the foundation for holistic child development.
July 14 - Race or Run like an Animal
Hop like a frog, waddle like a duck, and crawl like a bear around the yard.
July 15 - Create Your Own Summer Memory Jar
Fill a container with drawings and notes to open at the end of summer.
July 16 - Create Leaf Rubbing Art
Discover patterns in nature by making leaf rubbings with crayons. Simply put a piece of paper over a leaf and gently color on top with crayon to reveal the pattern.
July 17 - Build a Marble Run
Whether a Kullerbu, Hubelino or wooden marble run, see how much fun you can have building and racing today!
July 18 - Have a Watermelon Day!
Enjoy a watermelon snack and try your hand at drawing this yummy fruit!
July 19 - Build a Fairy House
What fairies live in your garden? Why not build them a nature house?
July 20 - Perform a Song
Put on a show for family and friends today and sing your favorite song with a dance.
July 21 - Kids Help Make Dinner
Let the kids in the kitchen! See what they can help make for dinner.
July 22 - Play Tic Tac Toe
Challenge your friends to a round of Tic Tac Toe today!
July 23 - Draw with Chalk
Make a chalk masterpiece today and see what you can draw.
July 24 - Watch a Sunset
Set up a cozy chair and relax and watch the sunset together.
July 25 - Read a New Book
Summer is a beautiful time to relax and enjoy a new book!
July 26 - Ride a Bike
Hop on a bike and explore the outdoors. A ride through the neighborhood or park is a great way to stay active.
July 27 - Go Swimming
Get outside today and go for a swim! How many different swimming moves can you do?
July 28 - Give your Friend a High Five
Today, give your friend a high five or come up with a new secret handshake.
July 29 - Have a Treasure Hunt
There is nothing quite like the thrill of finding that first clue in a treasure hunt and then the next, and then all the others leading to a jackpot. Traditional treasure hunts are as much about the hunt as the treasure. They are about potential and using noggins to figure out where to go next.
So get ready to explore, spend quality time together, and most importantly have fun. So onward, Treasure Hunter, the quest is waiting!
July 30 - Volunteer
Get in your community today and see how you can get involved to help! Whether helping to clean the park, volunteer at a soup kitchen or more, being a part of your community helps kids feel grounded and connected to the world around them.
July 31 - Have a Family Game Night
Family game night is the perfect opportunity to turn off the screens and enjoy each other’s company with the added fun of light-hearted competition. Game night is an especially great time for your child to practice important life skills through play.
We hope your July is filled with fun, crafts and play! Tag us in your adventures @HABAUSA for a chance to be featured.
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