Welcome to our July Waldorf Summer Activity Calendar! This month, we're diving into a world of imagination, creativity, and nature exploration designed especially for kids. Whether we're crafting with natural materials, storytelling under the shade of a big oak tree, or exploring the wonders of the summer garden, each day will be an opportunity for children to discover, grow, and create lasting memories. Let's embark on this magical journey together and make the most of the vibrant, sunny days of July.
Let's Get Started
July 1 - Learn About Dandelions
Did you know that these yellow flowers are edible from root to stem? See what else you can discover about these summer favorites.
July 2 - Make a Blueberry Dessert
Blueberries are a delicious summer treat! Try to make a simple blueberry crumble recipe inspired by the Blueberries for Sal book.
July 3 - Paint a Color of the Day Watercolor Scene
Enjoy the day with a watercolor painting using Wednesday color of the day, yellow! Discover our watercolors HERE.
July 4 - Watch Fireworks
Enjoy the festivities and watch fireworks with friends and family today.
July 5 - Make Handmade Lip Balm
With the silky smooth olive oil and a hint of mint, this homemade lip balm makes a great gift for yourself or a loved one. Tutorial HERE.
July 6 - Decorate Your Windows with Rainbows
Enjoy the sunshine and decorate your windows to let the rainbows in! See our Window Star tutorial HERE.
July 7 - Go on a Walk
July 8 - Go Stargazing
Summer nights are beautiful. Take a moment to gaze at the stars on a cool summer night.
July 9 - Make a Chalk Masterpiece
Have fun playing with chalk today and see what masterpiece you can create! See our chalk collection HERE.
July 10 - Build a Ball Run
Build, tinker, race, and roll! Marble runs are an ideal way to introduce concepts of structural engineering and stimulate spatial thinking while encouraging open-ended play and creativity. Have fun seeing what you can build!
July 11 - Learn About Local Wildflowers
As you explore this summer, document your travels in a journal dedicated to your summer adventures.
July 13 - Learn to Say Hello in a New Language
Today, learn to say a few words in a new language!
July 14 - Have a Dance Party
Let's embark on this magical journey together and make the most of the vibrant, sunny days of July. Today, enjoy the sun and dance away!
July 15 - Learn to Fold a Star Lantern
Looking to add a little light to your nature table? Fold a Waldorf inspired origami star lantern! This is a wonderful way to recycle old watercolor paintings and transform them into pieces of art that liven up mantles, window sills, dinner tables, desks and more! Find the tutorial HERE.
July 16 - Paint a Terracotta Planter
Today take some time and paint a planter inspired by the book "The Tree Lady" with us. Find the tutorial HERE.
July 17 - Craft a Garden Fairy
This child-centered art activity helps to bring the book to life and creates play materials using sticks, dried flowers, egg cartons and paint. Enjoy crafting and playing together! Get the tutorial HERE.
July 18 - Have a Calm Meditation Moment
Take a moment today to relax and unwind with a calm meditation moment.
July 19 - Make a Bee Shaped Necklace
Inspired by the book "The Honey Bee" make a bee shaped necklace with us! Find the tutorial HERE.
July 20 - Have Tea Time with Homemade Cake
Did you know a perfect tea time is complete with a tea cake? Serve up your earl grey tea in a cup AND a plate with a delightful earl grey tea cake, and celebrate tea time in style.
July 21 - Make Orange Peel Candles
Inspired by the book "The Sun Egg", make some orange peel candles with us! Get the tutorial HERE.
July 22 - Volunteer at a Local Aid Center
Take a moment and see how you can volunteer and get involved with a local aid center. With all the blessings we are often given, it is nice to give back!
July 23 - Make a Different Country's National Dish
Today, take a moment to appreciate another country and culture by learning to make their national dish and understanding its importance.
July 24 - Have a Family Game Night
This month is really about being together! There is almost no better way than sitting down and playing a game that is fun for the whole family. Need a little inspiration? Browse our curated collection of games HERE.
Inspired by the book "The Butterfly Children", reuse your cardboard boxes to craft these beautiful wings to dress up and play this summer. Find the tutorial HERE.
July 26 - Craft Nature Wands
A scavenging stick (or nature wand) is a stick that tells a story of your wild adventures. It is stick that allows all of the treasures you have found to be displayed and used for magic or storytelling. Find the tutorial HERE.
July 27 - Bake a Fresh Loaf of Bread
Whether you are baking it as a gift, or for the family dinner table, sometimes the simple joys of the season is found within a fresh loaf of bread.July 28 - Have Your Kids Make Breakfast
Let your kids get creative this morning but having them make breakfast!
July 29 - Draw with Beeswax Crayons
Take your crayons on an adventure today and see what you can draw along the way.
July 30 - Make a Cloud Pillow
Inspired by the book "Lizzy & the Cloud" make this sweet and cozy cloud shaped pillow. Find the tutorial HERE.
July 31 - Create a Mandala with Loose Parts
The best way to relax is to unwind and arrange your loose parts into a mandala. See how many patterns you can create and document them!
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