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10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids

Fun hands on learning activities that can be done using everyday household items. Primarily for children aged 6-12 but may also interest younger children with supervision. Read more about summer learning activities for kids.

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Plan Your Summer: 10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids That Can Be Done at Home

Today I’m excited to share some of the ideas I use for our annual at home summer camp, as well as more summer at home learning ideas from other bloggers.

Be sure to check out Outschool if you’re looking for online interactive learning opportunities for kids. They have something for everyone!

10 Days of Hands On Learning at Home Ideas

art, literacy, and STEM activities for kids that can be done at home

Starting June 8th, you’ll find ten days of learning at home ideas, with a different theme every day. Here is what you can expect:

Day 1: Plant Biology Experiments

Plant Biology experiments that can be done at home

Simple hands on experiments designed to get children interested in learning about plants and plant biology. All experiments can be done using everyday materials found at home. Perfect for home enrichment activities, summer camps, and home school. Our 10 favorite hands on plant biology experiments, plus plant science kits and books that we recommend.

Day 2: All About Weather

free-weather-unit

Ready to use weather unit. Learn about what determines the weather, weather around the world, cloud classification, and weather phenomena. Students learn to graph and record weather, and engage in creative problem solving.

Day 3: Fun Ways to Learn Math at Home

math activities for children that can be done at home

Fun math for kids that will keep them curious and learning. Hands on math you can do at home with everyday materials you already have in your house. Learn how to teach math at home and how to encourage a love of math.

Day 4: Chemistry Experiments to Try at Home

chemistry at home

Simple chemistry experiments that can be done with your children at home using everyday household items. This post has activities for all ages, and I also recommend a few kits for parents who want to try more advanced experiments.

Day 5: Household STEM Activities

Experiments for children using commonly found household items.

A collection of STEM activities using commonly found household items. Easy household STEM experiments that can be done as homeschool assignments or after school enrichment.

Day 6: Screen Free Coding

unplugged coding ideas

You don’t need a computer to learn how to code! Unplugged coding activities and printables to teach children about computer science – without a computer.

Day 7: Hands on Art Activities

Children's Art Activities

Art is a fantastic way to build fine motor skills and develop self expression. This post features our favorite art activities for kids, plus a great art ideas resource.

Day 8: Hands on History

Homeschool history ideas

Our favorites history activities for kids. Fun hands on ideas to teach children to appreciate the past. Activities for home and field trip ideas.

Day 9: Hands on Writing Activities

making codes and other at home writing ideas

Learn how to make writing fun for kids with these hands on writing activities. These at home writing activities engage both reluctant writers and children who already love to write.

Day 10: Fun Ways to Learn Music at Home

how to learn music at home

Everything you need to start kids off learning music at home, even if you are not a musician yourself.

hands-on learning activities for kids

Find More Summer at Home Learning Ideas

I created this series along with a group of other bloggers. Here are more 10 day series that will follow the same dates:

You might also enjoy these posts I wrote for other sites:

fun learning activities for kids that can be done at a camp or at home.

What are your favorite hands on learning activities that children can enjoy using everyday household items?

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MaryAnne is a craft loving educator, musician, photographer, and writer who lives in Silicon Valley with her husband Mike and their four children.

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    1. They are starting to. We can go to the optometrist and the orthodontist now, and stores have curb side pick up. Progress. What is it like where you live?

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