Free Summer-Themed Printables for Kids to Beat the Heat

Have you hit a mid-summer slump? If you’re running out of at-home ideas to keep the little ones busy and cool inside, check out some of these fun printables below. Mint created these budget-friendly printables to beat the heat indoors with some simple activities that promote reading skills, learning about money, and motor skills. All you need is a printer, some scissors, and a few markers or crayons to get started. 

For Little Ones

The classic paper fan gets a new twist with these cute designs. The printable designs include fruits and summer scapes so that you can create a full pack of fans to keep you cool. Cut up some refreshing watermelon and strawberries to munch on as you craft together. 

For this pinwheel, you’ll need a pencil and a pushpin to construct it but this interactive craft can really entertain. Kids can put these out in the wind or blow to make them spin!

For Older Kids

Summer reading lists may have fallen by the wayside for some families but no worries—you can get back on track with this fun summer reading challenge. Have your child read (or read with them) and color in a star each time they hit their goal. As an added bonus, you can add a sweet treat to larger goals. 

This money math game is perfect for practicing addition and subtraction with your kids. Cut out each of the dollar bills and then ask them to find the combination that adds up to example amounts. You can get more creative and use a timer to do a race or look for items around the house to see what they could “purchase” within their budget—like a bowl of popcorn or a jump rope.

These are just a few simple ways to stay busy indoors. Summers may seem forever long, but as we all know, they tend to go by in a flash. Spend all the time you can making memories they’ll cherish forever, whether that’s snuggling up to read their favorite book or crafting some fun pinwheels to hang in their bedroom window.