My niece sent me over her summer bucket list of things she plans to do with her daughter Clara. What is a summer bucket list? It is a list of ideas that a parent puts together of activities the parent plans to do with his or her child over the summer…
As you can see from the photo, Clara is going to be busy over the summer! Clara’s summer bucket list actually turned into more of a summer bucket of goodies…
According to Clara’s mom – Clara’s summer fun bucket includes…
Big Crayons
Big Paintbrushes
Clothespins
Pasta
ABC Magnets
Old Purse
Wallet
Cards
Pictures
Beads (big)
Yarn
Glue Sticks
Felt Shapes (stickers)
Contact Paper
Old Keychains hooked together
Tissue paper
Gift Bags
Old Computer Keyboard
Pom Poms
Paper bags
Shaving Cream
Bath Paint
Construction Paper
Magazines
News Papers
Watercolors
Plastic hammer/tool set
Wood Blocks
Plastic Bowling sets
Plastic Balls (to go in the pool on rainy days)
Bubbles
Lots and Lots of books
Included in the box is a binder of developmental milestones and activities printed from various sites[ American Academy of Pediatrics book “The Wonder Years”, and a Baby Sign Language Book. A binder is also included for the babysitter. The binder includes Clara’s schedule, some reminders (wear sunscreen, watch around water, no peanut-butter yet, etc. and “permission” to try new things.
Clara’s mom put this summer bucket of activities together for her baby sitter to use as well. Although this summer fun bucket is ready to go, it won’t be all that Clara will be doing this summer. She will also be taking little trips like this recent trip to the zoo…
And playing outside in the yard…
And playing in the water table…
It looks like a busy and fun summer for Clara!
See more ideas for creating a Summer Bucket List from Little Wonders’ Days!
She is one lucky girl. It looks like she will be busy this summer.
No doubt she that is not going to get bored:)
Awww, Happy Summer Clara! My family makes a similar list before summer. First, I check out the places that will be free, like library programs. Then, I check the places that offer discounts, like $1 movie theaters and discount night at the roller skating ring (remember roller skating?). And last, we create some things we’d like to try at home, like a new recipes, craft ideas, and projects. Happy Summer!
Great ideas for a summer bucket list Centers! I love the idea of trying new recipes – leads to great math and science opportunities!
Looks like fun! But I always thought a bucket list was things you wanted to do before kicking the bucket.
Haha – Not in this case:)
I like this idea – a list of things to use before summer is over. Looks like a lot of fun.
I agree!
This is such a lovely post! To think that a toddler has a ‘Bucket List’ is simply priceless.
I loved it when my niece shared it with me. I thought – this is a great idea!
This is a wonderful site and I would like to add it to one I just started if you approve
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I ask you to visit it and see what it has to offer. The first post “The Furniture of the Human Mind” will explain the site and hopefully you will look around.
Thank You
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It looks like little Clara is going to have a wonderful and fun summer! Thanks for the link too.
You are welcome Kelly – your bucket list is wonderful so it was a pleasure to share it with others!
I really like the idea of a summer bucket list. I usually write a list of things I would like to do for the week or concepts I would like to introduce but the idea of a whole summers worth is great.
I think it is great but is there a charge for this stuff or can I go out & buy it on my own. Could you email me a list of things to buy?
Hi Nikki,
What I recommend is that you review the list shared on the blog post above and then choose items that are in your budget and that you and your child will enjoy trying out over the summer. You can add anything to your child’s bucket. Bubbles, fingerpaint, crayons, books, and more! A fun bucket or a bucket list is something that is made up and each person’s fun bucket will be unique.
Clara is a lucky girl! I’m sure her summer will be lots of fun! These are all great ideas for any toddler. I’ve linked up to your post on my weekly favorites here: https://play2grow.blogspot.com/2011/06/weekly-favorites-for-june-5-2011.html
Thank you for the link-up! You are always so generous!
wow, this is incredible!! Lucky little lady!!
Makes me sad summer is over for us…maybe I can start planning a Bucket List for next year!!
Sure – get a little head start on things:)