This summer, I wanted to make sure my kids had a blast while keeping track of all the exciting activities we did together. That's why I came up with the idea of a simple summer activity passport! Not only does it help us remember the amazing experiences we've had, but it also encourages the kids to choose activities they want to prioritize. Let me tell you more about our Summer Fun Passport and how it has become a cherished keepsake.
Our Summer Fun Passport consists of black and white pages, perfectly designed as a half-page sized booklet. Inside, we have a cover, an "About Me" page (featuring a spot for a photo or a self-drawn portrait), and five pages with squares where we can glue our passport stamps. The back cover is intentionally left blank, but if you wish to expand your passport, additional blank stamp pages can be easily printed.
Speaking of stamps, we have an assortment of colorful stamps included in the passport. There are four pages with 20 vibrant images per page, along with a page featuring 20 blank stamps. To make it more personalized, we even have the option to design our own activity stamps. For instance, my older kids, who are avid swimmers, can create a stamp for each swim meet or any ribbons they earn.
Our stamp collection is filled with delightful images that capture the essence of summer fun. Here are just a few examples of what you'll find:
And that's not all! In total, there are 80 different stamps, providing you with an abundance of summer activity ideas and allowing you to keep track of all the wonderful things you've done.
What makes these stamps even more exciting is that they don't have any words on them, leaving room for personalization. You can write whatever you want to remember about that particular activity. In fact, you can even consider the stamps as a list of summer activity ideas to inspire your kids. They can challenge themselves to incorporate all of them into their summer adventures. For example, the piggy bank stamp could represent earning money, or they could use it as a reminder to play the board game "Payday" with their siblings.
To my surprise, my daughter has taken the initiative to add her own experiences to the passport. Whenever we do something new and exciting, she excitedly declares, "We saw a train yesterday!" and we add it to the passport. (I had included the train stamp because there's a train museum nearby that my son has been eager to visit!)
As a result, my daughter has developed an extraordinary attachment to the passport. She loves flipping through the pages, reminiscing about the fun times she's shared with friends and family, and reliving the adventures she's had. Although my 10-year-old was not as interested this year, my 6-year-old and 2-and-a-half-year-old absolutely adore it!
Additionally, cutting and pasting the activity stamps has become a fantastic way for my toddler to practice her fine motor skills. She has developed a newfound love for glue, and seeing all those activities has heightened her excitement.
My Summer Activities Passport is more than just a tracking tool; it has become a cherished keepsake that captures the essence of our summer adventures. It allows us to document and relive our experiences, creating lasting memories that we can revisit whenever we want.
If you'd like to embark on a memorable summer adventure with your kids, you can purchase the passport and stamps by visiting my shop or checking out TeachersPayTeachers. The Summer Activities Passport, including the stamps, is available for just $3.00.
How do you journal your summer fun?
With our Summer Fun Passport, we've discovered a delightful way to track our activities and create a lasting keepsake. Join us on this exciting journey of summer adventures and make memories that will be cherished for years to come.
This post was originally written in 2018. It has been updated to better reflect the available product.
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