Stop hearing “I’m bored” again and again
Hey, you! Yes, you, the one who’s scrolling through your phone, probably while your kids are driving you up the wall with their boredom. I’ve got news for you: you don’t have to surrender to the summer slump. You can fight back with the power of textures! That’s right, textures. You know, the stuff you can touch, feel, and squish between your fingers. Trust me, your kids will thank you for it. So put down your phone, grab some sunscreen, and let’s get tactile with these 30 ways to keep your tactile learners entertained this summer!
Don’t let boredom win this summer. Let’s get tactile!
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “But Shannon, what kind of tactile adventures are we talking about here?” Well, my friend, I’ve got 30 ideas for you to choose from to keep your tactile learners entertained this summer break. Thirty! How’s that for keeping boredom at bay? And these aren’t just any old ideas. We’re talking about activities that will engage your kids’ senses, stimulate their minds, and keep them entertained for hours. We’re talking about making slime, painting with bubbles, building sandcastles, and even creating a sensory scavenger hunt.
Get creative and keep cool: 30 tactile ideas!
The summertime means limitless opportunities for outdoor activities and fun for your tactile learners. But as the summer days stretch on, the novelty begins to wear off and the dreaded phrase “I’m bored” sets in. However, it takes a bit of creativity and planning to keep your kids entertained all summer long.
But don’t worry, with this great list of 30 ways to keep your tactile learners entertained this summer – we’ve got you covered.
- Set up a “Sink or Float” science experiment using a tub of water and various objects.
- Take a nature walk and collect different items like rocks, leaves, and pinecones to create tactile art.
- Set up an obstacle course in your backyard using items like hula hoops, jump ropes, and tunnels.
- Make paper-mache sculptures or collages with different textures.
- Play “Texture Guessing” where you blindfold your child and have them guess what they are touching.
- Make homemade finger paints or go on a canvas painting adventure outdoors.
- Set up a scavenger hunt using tactile items like feathers, sand, or sea shells.
- Create a fun water activity like making your own sprinkler or water balloon toss.
- Host a backyard Olympics with different tactile challenges like a ring toss or bean bag toss.
- Visit a local farm and pick fruits or vegetables that your child can touch and taste.
- Draw with sidewalk chalk or create hopscotch games with different textures underfoot.
- Make homemade bubbles and have a bubble-blowing contest.
- Make your own DIY foam pit with a pool filled with foam blocks or shaving cream.
- Have a “Silly String” fight, but make sure to do it in a safe outdoor space.
- Visit a local beach and play in the sand and water.
- Make your own kinetic ball run with recycled materials like cardboard tubes and plastic balls.
- Create a giant sensory bin filled with different objects like pasta, rice, or dried beans.
- Have your kids create their own unique playdough sculptures and showcase their work proudly.
- Go on a tactile nature walk where they have to find specific textures like rough bark or silky petals.
- Make a homemade beanbag toss game using different colored bean bags and a cardboard box.
- Create your own backyard waterpark with things like a slip-n-slide or kiddie pool.
- Build a fort indoors or outdoors with various textured sheets and fabrics.
- Set up a DIY laser maze using yarn or ribbon and have your kids maneuver through it by touch.
- Make your own tie-dye t-shirts with your kids, using different tactile materials to create the designs.
- Visit a local aquarium and touch and learn about various sea creatures.
- Create a sensory bin filled with ice, hiding different textured items that your kids have to find.
- Make your own squishy stress balls with materials like balloons and flour or rice.
- Play a game of “Sensory Bingo” where players have to find items with specific textures on a bingo board.
- Host an outdoor movie night and let your kids make their own tactile seating arrangements like using bean bags, pillows, or blankets.
- Create a sensory playground using materials like sand, water, bean bags, and balloons. Encourage imaginative play and sensory exploration.
Create Lasting Memories & Have Fun with Your Family
Remember that summertime can be a great opportunity for your tactile learners to explore and have fun with different textures and materials. Incorporating these fun activities into your schedule can keep your kids entertained for hours while also engaging their minds and senses. Finally, don’t let the boredom set in this summer, make the most of your time together and have a blast with these 30 fun ideas to keep your tactile learners engaged and not bored.
What to do When There’s Nothing To Do?
Alright parents, it’s time to take action! Don’t let your kids turn into screen zombies this summer. Instead, let’s get them off their devices and into some sensory-sational fun! Trust me, your kiddos will thank you later.
Try Our Gettin Life Dunn Activities!
So, why not try our 31 sensory-sational summer activities? You’ll have squishing play dough, jumping in puddles, and all sorts of other tactile adventures that will keep boredom at bay. Plus, let’s be honest, you’ll probably enjoy them just as much as your kiddos!
Beat boredom with a little creativity and motivation – and a well-thought-out plan!
But we don’t want to stop there. Grab my favorite 12 activities and kick off the summer! We want to hear from you! Which sensory activity did your kids enjoy the most? Did you accidentally get covered in slime? Did your little one get stuck in a bean bag chair (again)? Finally, let us know in the comments below and share your funny and engaging stories with us! It’s time to make this summer one to remember. Let’s get to it!
After all, it’s a summer to remember!
Happy exploring! 🤗🎉🌞
