Daily Activities - July

Monthly activities' calendar in English:

Los atividades del mes en español:

Monthly Theme for July

Recommended Reading for July

Reading together & incorporating literacy into your daily life & routines is important for bonding, developing language, expanding vocabulary & fostering empathy

Holidays in July

INDEPENDENCE DAY ("The 4th of July")

Independence Day is celebrated in the United States of America on July 4th every year. This is why the holiday is also referred to as "The Fourth of July." This holiday celebrates the USA's independence from Great Britain. Although the USA did not force the British to fully retreat until after the War of 1812, US Americans celebrate the day that the people of the British colonies that became the USA declared their independence & renounced their status as colonialists. 

OLYMPICS - OPENING DAY (July 26, 2024)

The Summer Olympics are held internationally every 4 years.  The 2024 Summer Olympics (Jeux olympiques d'été de 2024), officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad (Jeux de la XXXIII^e Olympiade) and officially branded as Paris 2024, is an upcoming international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from July 26th (the date of the opening ceremony) to August 11th, 2024 in France, with some competitions starting on 24 July. Paris is the main host city, with events held at 16 other cities spread across Metropolitan France, plus one subsite in Tahiti—an island within the French overseas country and overseas collectivity of French Polynesia. [Thanks Wikipedia]

Music & Dance

Fostering whole child development involves incorporating kinesthetics, rhythm, musical intelligence, & crea-tive expression through performing arts into daily lives

Arts & Crafts 

The visual arts are important for exploring creative expression as well as developing hand-eye coordination, dexterity, tenacity, & executive functioning skills

Downloadable Packets & Worksheets 

To access the printable activity/packet, click on the image for that packet.  These are downloadable PDF, WORD or PowerPoint files.  

For Kids in Preschool through Kindergarten:

For Kids in Upper Elementary Grades (2-5):

Career Exploration

It is never too early to start talking about your child's interests, strengths, curiosity, & options for the future

Culinary Creations

Cooking & baking together is great for family bonding while providing real life opportunities to explore math concepts such as fractions, measurements, & proportions; practice reading & writing recipes using specialized vocabulary & sequencing words; and developing gastronomical awareness 

Executive Functioning

Cooking tasks are a great way to sneak in work on areas like working memory, impulse control, planning skills, prioritization, task completion, and more! 

S.T.E.A.M. Exploration

Explore key concepts from science, technology, engineering, art, & math using items from around the house. 

Family Movie Night Suggestion

Movie: Judy Moody and the Not So Bummer Summer

Genre: Comedy (especially for ages 7-12 years old)

The spunky heroine of Megan McDonald's books is looking forward to a "thrilladelic" summer with her best friends when she suddenly finds herself facing a lonely holiday with only her younger brother Stink for company. Enter wacky Aunt Opal, dead set on making this the best summer ever for her young charge. But will moody Judy let her…? Those not familiar with the flame haired and fiery-tempered Judy won’t be too out of step with this, it’s pretty universal stuff: irritating younger siblings, the fear of dull holidays and the joy of a batty relative intent on cheering you up.

~ Parents can visit the "Parent Previews" resource to preview the movie & learn some key tips

~ Watch the movie as a family (free on Youtube.com)

~ Use the "Discussion Questions" to help guide an interactive discussion about the movie

~ Print some of the free activity sheets relating to Judy Moody & this adventure

~ Write or act out your own summer adventure!

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Family Fun Night Suggestion 

Get Out & Play - Badminton

Badminton is a racket sport played on a rectangular court divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock (also called a "birdie" with their racket so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents’ half of the court. It involves running, jumping, and quick movements, which strengthen the heart and keep kids fit. It also requires fast reactions and precise shots, which improves coordination between the hand and the eye. Badminton is a great way to keep kids active, have fun, and learn a new skill.

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Social-Emotional Development

Social & emotional development, especially in early childhood, provides a critically important foundation for children in developing & learning throughout their lives.  
     Social development refers to the ability to initiate, create, foster, & sustain meaningful relationships with adults & peers.
     Emotional development refers to the ability to express, recognize, interpret, & manage one's emotions and the ability to respond appropriately to others' emotions.

Featured Items for July

Get outdoors for some fun in the sun!

Summer starts in June.  Have fun in the sun but be safe & protect your health & wellness! Check out these fun in the sun items to explore the great outdoors!