Five Favorite Bible Resources that are Perfect for Summer Play + Learning

Since we’ve begun homeschooling, we always wrap up our school year in mid-May. It’s when Minnesota starts to wake up and everyone feels ready to be outside, have less structure, and put our books away for a bit.

But, inevitably, there comes a day when everyone needs a bit more structure or some kind of planned out activity. So, I wanted to write up a post that shares my top 5 recommendations for resources from the shop and free resources page for summery fun that is Bible-focused. These are all wonderful for those days that you just need a little direction and intention.

My first pick is hands-down either one (or both!) of the Bible Spy School packs (#1 and/or #2). I created these with summertime in mind—so they are really quick, fun, and hands-on. And a lot of activities are best done outside! My boys still talk about doing them, and I’m thinking about revisiting them this year :)

Secondly, I think that a Nature Walk through Psalms is a lovely resource for those budding artists who enjoy summer nature hikes. It’s one of the free resources on the site, so it’s great to grab, print, and use on the fly. Ps. There’s also a summer reading list on the free resource page—just in case you need some library recs for the summer months!

Third, the Creation Play pack is wonderful for the hot summer days that you need to retreat into the air conditioning and play at the table for a bit. It’s chock full of sensory play ideas, recipes, and activities—so it’s an easy resources to use when you just need a little something to do.

Fourth, the Bible game and activity pack is also full of easy-to-do and fun games for preschoolers (but I bet older kids will join in too!). It’s got all the ingredients for squeezing in some playful learning during those warm summer months. Plus, many of them can be easily done outside—which is definitely a plus!

Finally, I’d recommend following along one of the lamp and light guides for intentional Bible reading time. I know how easy it is to be loosy goosy during the summer and sometimes things slide—like family Bible time (or your own personal Bible time). I promise these calendars are easy to use and provide just enough structure to stay consistent. Breakfast or bedtime would be a great time to use them :) I’m pretty partial to the Psalms bundle or the Joseph one.

Of course, there are many other resources that you could use during the summer—but these are ones that I think provide some ideas, play, and fun without being too fussy or hard to do.

Happy almost-summer, friends!