6 Screen-Free Summer Activities for Kids

Coloring pages

Color A Beach Ball

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Match The Sandcastle Colors

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Trace An Ice Cream Cone

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Cut And Paste Sunglasses

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Draw Flip-Flops On A Grid

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Start A Watermelon Story

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A Real-Life Tip For Screen-Free Days

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What These Activities Really Build

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A Little Encouragement For Busy Parents

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More Pages Like These Exist

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Find More Free Ideas And Printables

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