Print off some summer activity punch cards for your kids!
Summer summer summer time… it’s upon us. Some friends around the country have been out of school for weeks. We still have one more week left. But I can already hear the “Mooooom I’m bored’s” coming. In an effort to combat that, I made a simple printable that will get kids moving and also reward them for doing something other than watching tv or playing video games.
I’ve seen several different versions of charts, activity sheets, printables, even other punch cards. Including a card from Craftinge – they are working on earning money for a family trip. So awesome! For my family, I needed ours to be bigger with more specific categories.
My categories are: chores, reading, outdoors, RAOK (random acts of kindness) and cooking. These are all areas I want my kids to focus on over the summer.
The idea is that for every activity your child does (which can be discussed and decided as a family), they get a punch. When they punch all the dots, they get a reward. Rewards can be decided for each child because what what works for one, won’t work for another. You could also work it that when a category is punched, he or she will earn a prize. Think along the lines of- extra electronic time, money, mom/daughter or son lunch date, etc.
You don’t have to use a hole punch. You could just use a pen and have your kids mark off each thing as they do it.
And one more idea- laminate the “punch card” and use a dry erase marker instead. That way you only need one and it can be used over and over again. Read more about why I love my laminator so much.
Take this and do with it whatever you like! Do what works for you. All you need is a printer, cardstock and hole punch to make it happen.
I know not everyone will want the same categories so I made a generic one too.
Download custom punch card or generic punch cards. For personal use only. Thanks!
Updated to add:
A few people have said that these cards are too big for hole punches. I have one that can punch anywhere so it works for me. You don’t have to use a hole punch if you don’t want to. But I created a smaller business card version too:
Download a small custom summer punch card set or a small generic punch card set.
This goes perfectly with my Summer Binder and worksheets that I just posted about last week:
Ranee says
Thank you so much for sharing. I recently started doing the punch cards with my 3 year old and she loves them. I like the smaller version but both of the smaller ones say “lets have a great summer.” Do you have one in the smaller version that is like the other “lets do this” one?
Thanks so much
Ranee
Butterflynae@ hotmail.com
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Loretta says
I was wondering if we could have these with the “summer” statement taken off? My kids have really taken to this concept and I want to continue with the punch cards throughout the year once school starts! =)
Kimberly says
Hi! I have a quick question…can the school kids be moved off the August 18th date, as we start school after Labor Day up here in New England? I’m a Southerner, and used to school starting mid-August, but up here, they start a little later. Thanks!:)
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Juila says
Stopping by from SITS because I had to check this out! What a great idea… summer PUNCH CARDS! This is so clever and perfect to use with my boys ages eight and nine. Im totally sharing this on my Facebook. Thanks for this great idea and the making the free printable.
ang says
I’ve been looking for some fun summer ideas for the kids – this is awesome! Thanks for sharing!!
ang
Chanel says
Fabulous! I’m Hi-jacking your idea and making punch cards for my first graders for this upcoming school year ;) The possibilities are endless! Thanks.
Kelley @Miss Information Blog says
Love this and so easy to keep up with. Who cares if the punch is smaller than the circle as long as there is a punch in it you’ll know it’s done. Thanks for linking up as always to Cook it Craft it Share it! Have a great weekend!
Amy@theidearoom says
Sharing on fb today! Love this idea!
Lisa says
Love this! But, how do you punch out the dots near the middle-top of the page? I don’t think my standard hole punch (like the one shown in your post) will reach it. Just curious if I’m missing something… ;)
Leigh says
I thought the same thing! Super cute idea, but after printing, it is impossible to reach the middle dots. So sad as I loved this idea for a summer reading program.
Mique says
All is not lost! You can do a couple of things– you can just cross the bubbles out with a pen. You can fold the card and punch. You can cut or tear them when they get that point. I actually have a punch that reaches anywhere so it’s not an issue but can see how it’d be a pain if you don’t. If you want to laminate the card and use a dry erase pen, that would work too. Then you can use it over and over…. hope that helps!
Mique says
I just updated with a smaller business card size too if you’d like to use that. ;)
Mique says
Hi Lisa—
You can do a couple of things– you can just cross the bubbles out with a pen. You can fold the card and punch. You can cut or tear them when they get that point. I actually have a punch that reaches anywhere so it’s not an issue but can see how it’d be a pain if you don’t. If you want to laminate the card and use a dry erase pen, that would work too. Then you can use it over and over…. hope that helps!
Atiba says
Wow nice idea! Will try it out for sure!!!
jen @ Tatertots & Jello says
Adorable! I can’t wait to use these!!
xoxxo
Amy@theidearoom says
I am using this! What a great idea! Pinned!
Landee says
Love your take on the “polka dots” theme! So fun & I totally want to do this for my kids this summer! Thanks for the idea!
Lolly Jane says
Very cute, Miq! Love the cheery colors!
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
Love this idea – think I need one for all the things I need to get done every day! It would make things so much more fun.
rhonda says
i love these! I did a printable book for my kids for summer that has different categories that i want them to work on. I like the idea of them not just wasting all the days away!