{"id":174000000512,"date":"2019-05-29T10:13:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T14:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/?p=174000000512"},"modified":"2019-05-29T10:29:31","modified_gmt":"2019-05-29T14:29:31","slug":"learning-activities-summer-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/2019\/05\/29\/learning-activities-summer-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Learning\u00a0Activities for Summer Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/curriculum\/summer-camp-curriculum\/\">School may be out for the summer<\/a>, but learning doesn\u2019t have to stop just because kids aren\u2019t in a classroom over the warm weather break. One of the most anticipated activities over summer for most families is a summer vacation. Our preschool and early education teachers have put together a great list of fun learning activities you can entertain your child with during your trip. Whether you are headed to the beach, your favorite theme park or an unfamiliar destination, take this list along with you to keep little minds active and beat the \u201csummer brain drain.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-174000000513\" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/2019\/05\/summer-art-for-kids-colorful-shell-sculptures-5.jpg\" alt=\"craft idea for kids in summer avalon park fl\" width=\"1000\" height=\"741\" \/>Colorful Shell Sculptures<\/h2>\n<p>While your family is playing in the sand this summer, let the kids go on a treasure hunt for some of the sea\u2019s most beautiful creations &#8211; seashells! After a day of gathering some stunning shells from the sea side, wash and dry each shell to remove sand &amp; dirt. Here are the supplies you\u2019ll need for this project:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shells<\/li>\n<li>Watercolor Paint Liquid &amp; Paint Brushes<\/li>\n<li>Air Dry Clay<\/li>\n<li>Wax Paper<\/li>\n<li>Sand<\/li>\n<li>Sequins \/ Gems<\/li>\n<li>Beads \/ Pearls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the shells are clean and dry, let your child paint each shell to their heart\u2019s desire. Whether all one color, or a mix of colors, their imagination can run wild. Let the shells dry for about 20 minutes. Place a lump of clay on the wax paper and get the gems, sequins, beads and sand in the middle of the table for easy access. Using the bits &amp; bobs provided, let your child create a colorful shell sculpture souvenir they can take home with them after vacation is over. While curating their shell sculpture, talk about what types of shells they are using and what creates they can find living in shells in the ocean.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-174000000514\" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/174\/2019\/05\/Noodle_2780523440.jpg\" alt=\"avalon park fl pool noodle crafts for kids\" width=\"1000\" height=\"763\" \/>Building with Pool Noodles<\/h2>\n<p>Swimming is a popular vacation activity that can be enjoyed even if you aren\u2019t visiting the beach this summer. Many amusement parks, resorts &amp; hotels feature a swimming pool that guests of all ages can use. If your family enjoys fun in the pool, you probably have swimming accessories like inflatables and pool noodles. There are so many exciting things to do with pool noodles, beyond just floating around in the water and noodle-sword fights. If it\u2019s nearing the end of your vacation and you have no desire to pack up the large, bulky pool toys, we have some excellent learning activities to try instead.<\/p>\n<p>With just two simple supplies, your child can work on fine\u00a0motor development, creativity, problem solving, sensory, and math skills.\u00a0Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n<p>Pool Noodles cut up in different sizes and in different\u00a0colors<br \/>\nGolf tees (grab a bag of colorful golf tees to encourage color learning)<\/p>\n<p>Using the golf tees as both a way to hold pieces of pool\u00a0noodles together AND as a way to decorate their creations (think eyes for bugs\u00a0or buttons on a robot), kids can let their creative\u00a0side show to build some\u00a0amazing inventions.<\/p>\n<p>Contact our early learning educators to find out more about\u00a0using play as a learning tool. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/programs\/preschool-childcare-program\/\">preschool &amp; VPK programs<\/a> are some of the\u00a0best in the area and we look forward to helping\u00a0your little one grow &amp;\u00a0learn so they can continue to excel throughout their academic careers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>School may be out for the summer, but learning doesn\u2019t have to stop just because kids aren\u2019t in a classroom over the warm weather break. One of the most anticipated activities over summer for most families is a summer vacation. 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