Summer Fun Activities Archive
Fun and light learning ideas to “keep ’em learning” over the summer months.
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The Gateway Arch: A Unit Study
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Things to Do: June
Keep them learning this summer with these free summer units, free eBooks, and great summer-themed finds!
10 Favorite Robinson Crusoe Books
Summer is a great time to brush up on favorite stranded-on-a-deserted-island books! Here are 10 favorite Crusoe books.
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Everything Kids’ Series Books ~ Free Reads for Summer
Fun, educational books available to read free, perfect for summer learning. Titles include those covering science experiments, geography, languages, and more.
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Things to Do: June ~ 2026
Keep them learning this summer with these things to do in June 2026: free finds, eBooks, and more!
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Over 40 Summer Fun Activities ~ Update
Over 40 summer fun activities: ideas to “keep ’em learning” over the summer months.
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The Dandelion: Nature Study
Dandelion observation and nature study, exploring characteristics of this common yet undervalued flower.
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Lowell, James Russell: “To the Dandelion”
Dear common flower, that grow’st beside the way, Fringing the dusty road with harmless gold,…. Poetry study.
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Memorial Day 2026 ~ Things to Do
Memorial Day 2026 things to do including crafts, lesson plans, book recommendations, and edible treats.
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Millions of Cats ~ Free eBook
Classic picture book about an old man who, overwhelmed by countless cats, humorously struggles to choose one. The result: chaos.
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Things to Do: May 2026
The May 2026 learning calendar offers resources of all kinds for planning a new year and enjoying the summer!
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Watts, Isaac: “How Doth the Little Busy Bee”
How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour,…. Poetry study.