Each day brings a simple, playful activity to spark wonder. With nature walks, handmade crafts, stories, and lots of time outdoors - these moments are designed to bring a rhythm to your month. Enjoy the sunshine!
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June 1 - Create a Fairytale Mushroom House
With a little imagination and some simple materials, you and your family can create your very own Fairy Tale Mushroom House—perfect for hanging up, using as a bookmark, or even as a thoughtful, handmade card for a friend. Find the tutorial HERE.
June 2 - Volunteer at a Local Aid Center
Get involved with your local community and volunteer at an aid center to give back.
June 3 - Make Rainbow Play Dough
Whether it's a rainy day project or a fun addition to a playdate, crafting rainbow play dough provides a hands-on experience that both kids and adults will enjoy. Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let's dive into this homemade rainbow play dough recipe! Find the recipe HERE.
June 4 - Have Fun in the Sun with this Playlist
Have a relaxing and bright June with this lovely playlist curated just for you! Link HERE.
June 5 - Try to Touch Your Toes
Stretch your arms and your legs to try to touch your toes.
June 6 - Bake a Loaf of Bread
Today, try your hands at baking a fresh loaf of bread to pair with dinner tonight!
June 7 - Make a Kitchen or Garden Apron
Whether your child is harvesting herbs in the backyard or baking muffins beside you in the kitchen, this handmade apron will keep their clothes clean and their hearts full. Find the tutorial HERE.
June 8 - Let the Kids Make Lunch
Let your kids have fun today helping to make their own lunch.
June 9 - Craft a Cardboard Castle
All children can see the possibilities of a cardboard box. They can be rocket ships, submarines, secret forts and even castles.
Our friend and contributor Jessica Bentson created this cardboard castle tutorial that is ideal for storytelling, puppet shows and an array of imaginative play possibilities.
Storytelling and puppet play is a wonderful part of Waldorf school education and is something you can easily bring into your own home too.
June 10 - Decorate your Windows for Summer
The sun is shining right through your windows. Add a touch of whimsy and decorate your windows to celebrate the season.
June 11 - Craft a Pint of Summer Strawberries
June 12 - Come up with a New Secret Hand Shake
Come up with a secret hand shake for you and your friends to have whenever you see each other.
June 13 - Carve a Soapstone Pendant
Today we want to share about our Soapstone Jewelry Carving Kits. We carry three different variations of these kits in varied, beautiful designs. Each comes with a solid chunk of soapstone in a general shape that children then use sandpaper to carve down, round out, and decorate to become a pendant for a necklace. Find the tutorial HERE.
June 14 - Make your Own Fairy Peg Dolls
June 15 - Happy Father's Day
Father's Day is here and we're celebrating with a special tutorial that's great to give a paternal figure in your life - or to simply make with your children.
This craft requires you to scavenge for materials in nature. Matt Shelton of Waldorf Dads created this just for us and our Bella Luna Toys community. Find the tutorial HERE.
June 16 - Paint a Watercolor Drawing
Relax and unwind with watercolors today. See if you can paint the sky, your favorite animal, or a flower.
June 17 - Create a Summer Seasonal Table
Go on a nature walk to see what little treasures you can find to add to your seasonal summer table.
June 18 - Make Watermelon Popsicles
Have fun today making your favorite popsicles. Simply blend your watermelon (or other fruit) with some water, freeze, and enjoy!
June 19 - Learn About Juneteenth
"In 2021, Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday, opening it to symbolic and global interpretation and providing a better understanding of the evolution of our nation and its people. Juneteenth celebrations then, like now, recognize the ongoing fight for human rights and equality and are commemorated through family cookouts, faith services, musical performances and storytelling. Today, Juneteenth celebrates African American resilience and achievement while aiding in the preservation of those historical narratives that promoted racial and personal advancement since Freedom Day." - National Museum of African American History & Culture
Learn more about the significance and importance of this national holiday HERE.
June 20 - Celebrate the Summer Solstice
a. Bake Sun Bread
The summer solstice is an ancient celebration that has been honored throughout history to celebrate the full return of the sun's light. Many different cultures celebrate this longest day of the year, and it has become a special part of the Waldorf wheel of the year. Summer solstice is the perfect opportunity to give thanks to our Earth and all that it provides. Find the recipe HERE.
b. Celebrate Solstice with a Craft
Summer solstice is the perfect opportunity to give thanks to our Earth and all that it provides. Franzi Shelton created this beautiful moving picture mealtime blessing to celebrate the solstice. Find the tutorial HERE.
June 21 - Have a Picnic Lunch
Spend some time outside today and bring your lunch to a local park for a picnic.
June 22 - Help a Neighbor or Friend Today
Everyone can use a helping hand! See how you can help a friend or neighbor today.
June 23 - Write a Summer Themed Story
Put your creativity to the test! Write a short story today that has to do with your favorite summer moments.
June 24 - Make Some Clay Pinch 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. Find the blog HERE.
June 25 - Find a New Way to Use Your Celebration Ring
Your Celebration or birthday ring can be used for many events or just because! Maybe you're counting down to a fun trip and when a friend visits. Today, find a new way to use your celebration ring that you never thought of! Get inspiration HERE.
June 26 - Build a Block Tower
Sky's the limit! See how tall your little one can build their block tower. See our collection of blocks HERE.
June 27 - Go on a Nature Walk
Get outside and enjoy the sunshine today!
June 28 - Make Sunprint Greeting Cards
This vibrant activity is perfect for an afternoon spent crafting in nature! Start your day on a nature walk and collect little treasures along the way. Then after making your sunprints, turn them into a sweet greeting card to share with family and friends. Find the blog HERE.
June 29 - First Week of Summer Book Club
Today marks the first week of our summer book club! SO get your book ready and your crafting supplies handy.
June 30 - Go Swimming
Enjoy the sunshine and go for a dip in the lake, stream or sea!
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