Beelieve Academy

The school year is filled with tons of a-z beginning of the year and end of the year activities. I was inspired to create a monthly calendar based on fun summer activities that reflect the same a-z theme. I hope you enjoy!    Letter A Taste Test : Grab some foods that begin with letter A- Asparagus, Avocados, apples, apricots, etc. Review the five senses- How does the food taste? How does the food feel? How does the food smell? How does the food sound when you eat it? What color is the food? Bubble Wrap Painting - Use  bubble wrap and paints to make art. Wrap your child’s foot in the bubble wrap. Add paints to paper and encourage your child to step into the paint to make art. Click here to watch the tutorial. Watermelon Collage Dinosaur Count and Cover Activity  Erase ABC’s : Fold a paper towel in half. Write letters on half of the paper towel. Fold the paper towel. Provide your child with a dropper of water to find the letters.  Foil Boat Gum Drop Counting : Use gum drop candies to c

This DIY paper bag piñata is easy and fun to make. You probably have all of the necessary supplies at home to make your piñata. While piñatas are typically used for Mexican celebrations, you can use piñatas for other types of celebrations, too! A small lunch size paper bag is suitable for a small group whereas you can use paper grocery bag for a larger group. Let's begin! What You'll Need Stapler Scissors Glue stick Hole punch Brown paper bag Candy, fruit snacks or small treats  Tissue paper in various colors Ribbon, twine or thin rope Instructions 1. Fill the bag half way with your treats, candy or fruit snacks. The bag will be too heavy if you fill the bag all the way. A heavy bag will make it difficult to hang.  2. Add tissue paper. Fold over the bag and staple the bag closed.  3.  Cut a piece of tissue paper that's about 2 inches wider on all sides than the base of the bag. Glue the tissue paper onto the bag. I wrapped my paper in the style of a Christmas present. 4.  C