- Learn basic coding with freeCodeCamp.
- Take a free university-style course on Coursera (many can be audited for free).
- Study a new language using Duolingo.
- Learn to identify local birds and plants during nature walks.
- Start a daily journaling habit.
- Read classic books available through Project Gutenberg.
- Learn touch typing with TypingClub.
- Watch educational videos from Khan Academy.
- Create a personal budget and learn basic financial literacy.
- Learn how to cook five new meals using free online recipes.
- Explore astronomy and identify constellations in the night sky.
- Practice photography using a smartphone and learn composition techniques.
- Start a small science experiment journal.
- Learn chess through Chess.com or free tutorials.
- Research your family history and create a family tree.
- Learn basic first aid from free resources provided by organizations like the Canadian Red Cross.
- Build a simple website about a topic you enjoy.
- Listen to educational podcasts while walking or exercising.
- Learn drawing fundamentals through free online lessons.
- Study local history and visit nearby historical sites.
- Create a backyard or balcony garden and track plant growth.
- Learn basic sign language through free videos and guides.
- Complete a 30-day math challenge using Khan Academy.
- Volunteer for a community organization and learn new skills.
- Pick a "summer passion project"—write a story, build an app, create a comic, make a documentary, or design a board game.
Find this free Plan Your Summer Planning Kit from Pam at Homeschool Better Together! Also worth reading: Seven summer ideas for a better homeschool year
Are you already deep into planning mode for next year? Before you dive in, let Brandi encourage you to slow down: Press Pause This Summer: Why Doing Less Can Lead to a Better Homeschool Year
