Summer is a time for wonder, play, and connection with nature. This calendar offers simple, seasonal activities that inspire your child’s imagination, creativity, and joy.
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July 1 - Learn About Rivers and Lakes Today
We love to swim in these beautiful bodies of water, today, learn two new facts about each one.
July 2 - Visit a Local Farm
Visit a local farm today and try to learn two new facts about farming.
July 3 - Make a Fresh Summer Salad
Today, make a fresh salad filled with seasonal veggies.
July 4 - Learn the Pentatonic Scale
When it comes to music in Waldorf education, the pentatonic scale plays a vital part in nurturing and developing children’s imagination and creativity.
Unlike the diatonic scale with seven notes, the pentatonic scale has no discordant notes. Everything played on a pentatonic instrument will sound harmonious and beautiful!
July 5 - Volunteer at a Local Aid Center
Get involved with your local community and volunteer at an aid center to give back.
July 6 - Learn to Make a Sundial
Step outside and try telling time the old-fashioned way with nothing more than a stick, a few rocks, and a bit of curiosity. This hands-on activity invites children to follow the sun’s path across the sky, checking in each hour as their simple “clock” slowly takes shape.
July 7 - Have Fun in the Sun with this Playlist
Have a relaxing and bright July with this lovely playlist curated just for you! Link HERE.
July 8 - 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 9 - Craft Felt Fairy Wings for Mini Dolls
With just a few simple materials and some creativity, you can elevate small world play while inviting storytelling, creativity, and hands-on making.
July 10 - Learn How to Braid
Braiding is a great way to keep your hair up or make a friendship bracelet.
July 11 - Make your Own Needle Felted Bean Bags
Bean bags make wonderful playthings for children. They find so many uses for them beyond a simple bean bag toss game! In this tutorial I am going to show you how to make hand sewn wool felt bean bags with fanciful additions of needle felted designs!
July 12 - Make a Grain of the Day Meal
One way that some Waldorf Kindergartens embrace the beauty of rhythm is by following the "Grain of the Day" that the founder of Waldorf education, Rudolf Steiner, suggested.
Steiner subscribed to the ancient philosophy that the seven days of the week correspond to seven planets and seven different grains. Each day in the Waldorf kindergarten, a meal (snack or lunch) is usually prepared by the children and the teacher and often contains a grain corresponding to that particular day. It is then eaten family-style, at a table after saying a blessing, lighting a candle and with lots of good cheer.
July 13 - Create Your Own Mandala
The amazing art of mandala making dates back centuries. This mindful practice is a wonderful way for children and adults to slow down, stretch their creative muscle and practice fine motor skills. Try these tips to get started!
July 14 - Have a Meditation Moment
Today, take a moment to relax and unwind and have a few minutes of quiet reflection.
July 15 - Craft Your Own Birthday Felt Crown
There is something magical about a hand made gift. They may not be picture perfect the way anything store bought would be, but spending your time and energy to create something one of a kind with your hands is a gift whose value cannot be measured. Creating a felt birthday crown takes this one step further, because you are creating something that is made only for your child, soley focused on them - their interests, their age, their favorites, all for a special birthday.
July 16 - Bake this Easy Cake
A six-minute cake that is directly mixed in the pan and is vegan and delicious? Is this a fairy cake? No, it is a cake adapted from the amazing Six-Minute Chocolate Cake that appeared in House and Garden Magazine in 1976. And it is so easy and miraculous, that kids can make it entirely by themselves with little mess and a whole lot of satisfaction
July 17 - Craft Your Own Nature Wand
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. Maybe your stick can be the keeper of stories in the special fort you made out of the other sticks you’ve collected. Whatever you use it for, you can always add to your scavenging stick as each new treasure comes your way.
July 18 - Spend Time Stretching
Stretching is great for your body! Spend some time today stretching and try to touch your toes.
July 19 - Sew a Reversible Patchwork Tote Bag
This simple patchwork tote bag is a great introduction to sewing and making patchwork designs. We love how scraps of fabric can become a beautiful and useful bag.
July 20 - Go on a Nature Walk
Spend some time in nature today and go for a walk with family and friends.
July 21 - Try a New Food
Push yourself out of your comfort zone today and see what new foods you can try! You might find a new favorite.
July 22 - Give a Friend or Family Member a Hug
Sometimes all you need is a hug! Give a friend or family member a hug who may want or need one.
July 23 - Fold a Waldorf Kite Paper Classic Star
Waldorf window stars are a beautiful way to practice your handwork and decorate your windows! Using vibrant kite paper and simple techniques, we’ll guide you step-by-step to create these magical translucent window stars.
July 24 - Craft a Finger Knit Dragon
In this craft, we guide you in making your very own dragon puppet for dragon play and puppet shows. This classic finger-knitted and wool felt dragon will ignite imaginations to breathe fire and roar it's magic.
July 25 - Write a Summer Story
Come up with your very own characters and write a fun summer adventure with them!
July 26 - Make Lemon Print Napkins
Add a burst of sunshine to your home with a sweet napkin print of your own! Have fun spending the afternoon crafting away.
July 27 - Make Your Own Clay Fairy Pots
Make tea time and kitchen play special with your own clay play dishes. Today, potter Alisha Koppert shows us how to turn air dry clay into adorable "pinch pot" dishes for imaginary play, or even a special gift.
July 28 - Go Blueberry Picking
If you have a pick your own berry farm near you, try your hand at picking your own today! What will you make? Blueberry pie or just eat as is?
July 29 - Make Your Own Knight Shield
Today's craft allows you to imagine what your shield would look like and what symbols might be part of your family crest. So grab some paint and markers and get ready to craft your very own coat of arms to protect you and your loved ones from all of the fierce dragons out there!
July 30 - Clean up Your Park
Today, visit your local park and help clean it up! Please make sure to do this safely, and don't touch anything with your hands.
July 31 - Wet Felt Your Own Waldorf Play Mat
Wool playmats are a beautiful and open-ended way to engage a child’s imagination. Wet felting may sound complicated, but it is truly a very forgiving craft. Follow these simple steps to turn a pile of wool roving into a handmade treasure. Let’s dive in!
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