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25 Ideas for Screen-Free Fun this Summer

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

25 Ideas for Screen-Free Fun this Summer – Summer is the perfect time to encourage kids to stretch their imaginations, explore, discover and be creative. No screens required!

Summer is the perfect time to encourage kids to stretch their imaginations, explore, discover and be creative. No screens required!

Don’t let the kids spend all their time sitting behind a screen. Push them to do something fun and creative! These ideas are adaptable for kids of all ages and will definitely make for a more memorable summer!

Watercolor Art Lesson | Simple as That

Watercolor Art Lesson

Dish Soap Silly Putty | Smart Schoolhouse

Dish Soap Silly Putty

Soup Boats | I Heart Naptime

Soap Boats

Melted Crayon Rock Art | Simple as That

Melted Crayon Rocks

DIY Ring Toss | Molly Moo Crafts

DIY Ring Toss

Play a Favorite Board Game Together

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Outdoor Fun Kit | Create. Craft. Love.

Outdoor Fun Kit

Backyard Blanket Fort | Kids Stuff World

Backyard Fort

Washable Spray Chalk Paint | Growing a Jeweled Rose

DIY Chalk Paint

Create adventurous and imaginative Stories with Story Cubes

Story Cubes

Mini Cooking Class | Messes to Memories

Cooking Class

Paint with Water Books – all the fun of painting without the mess!

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Toothpick Sculptures | Artful Parent

Marshmallow and Toothpick Sculptures

Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt | Simple As That

Photo Scavenger Hunt

DIY Accordion Cardboard Box Castle | Cloudy Day Gray

Cardboard Castles

Cardboard Castles

These Extreme Dot-to-Dot Books are my kids favorite!

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Bubble Wand Flowers | Create. Craft. Love.

Bubble Wand

Make Water Bombs | One Charming Party

Water Bombs

Up-cycled Accessories Using Common Household Items | Parents

Recycled Jewelry

This Bazillion Bubble Machine has gotten HOURS of use at our house through the years!

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DIY Chalk Pops | Project Nursery

DIY Chalk

DIY Chalk

Mud Pies | Babble

Mud Pies

Lemonade Stand | Pop Sugar

Lemonade Stand

DIY Crystal Geode Eggs | Sweet Paul Mag

Egg Geodes

How to Spiral Tie Dye | Skip to My Lou

Tie Dye

Start a Fairy Garden | Crafts by Amanda

Fairy Garden

Fairy Garden Moss

Nature Scavenger Hunt | Simple As That

Scavenger Hunt

Bottle Boats to Race | Molly Moo Crafts

Bottle Boats for Racing

Graphic Dominoes | Oh Oh Blog

Graphic Dominoes

Ice Eggs | A Little Learning for Two

Icy Eggs

Framed Rock Collection | Little Birdie Secrets

framed rock collections

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Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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