Summer Holiday Bucket List: Free Printable Planner for Year 2
Summer Holiday Bucket List is a free printable planner for Year 2 (ages 6 to 7), in Key Stage 1. Tick off these ideas It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, a growing library of free printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company that has been making games for families since 1795.
It is two A4 pages. Page 1 is the activity for children. Page 2 is for the grown-up: it has notes on how to use the sheet, help for children who find it hard, a stretch idea, and the answers. Print it at home or in the classroom. Black and white printing works well.
What is on the sheet
This planner includes a checklist to tick off.
A look at what children will meet:
- Make a picnic
- Build a den
- Go for a long walk
- Draw with chalk outside
- Visit a park
- Fly a kite
- Splash in puddles or a paddling pool
- Read a book in the shade
- Bake something yummy
- Plant a seed
- Look at the stars
- Put on a show for family
Who this is for
Year 2 (ages 6 to 7) in Key Stage 1.
Key Stage 1 covers Years 1 and 2, ages 5 to 7. Children are building secure foundations in reading, writing and number, and short playful practice at home helps those foundations stick. Use it at home, in class, on a rainy afternoon or at a family gathering.
What children practise
- Reading lists
- Planning
- Having fun
Children plan and tick off simple holiday activities and practise reading a list.
Learning focus and curriculum link
Subject: General knowledge. Key stage: Key Stage 1. It supports the subject at this level through short, focused practice.
This sheet is a practice and play activity. It supports classroom learning and is not a replacement for it.
How to use it
- Print both pages. Page 1 is for the child. Keep page 2 for the grown-up.
- Tick off ideas as you do them. Choose a few to try each week.
- Work through the activity together the first time. Talk about each choice.
- Check against the notes on page 2 and the answers.
- Come back to it another day. Repeating a familiar activity builds confidence.
If it feels too hard
Pick the easiest ideas first and do them together.
To stretch confident children
Write your own three bucket list ideas on the back.
Make it a game
Choose one at random with a coin toss or dice.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Print on plain A4 paper. Black and white printing works too.
- Work through it together the first time, then let children try alone.
- Praise effort and thinking, not only correct answers.
A screen-free general knowledge activity for Year 2
Children spend a lot of time on screens. This is a screen-free general knowledge activity that needs only paper and a pencil. It works as quiet time after school, a rainy day activity, a holiday boredom buster or a calm moment before bed. Screen-free learning gives eyes a rest and gets children talking, thinking and writing by hand.
Free general knowledge resources for teachers
Teachers can use this planner as a starter, a plenary, an early finisher task, a supply teacher resource, a homework task or a table activity. It needs no preparation beyond printing. The learning focus and skills are listed above so you can match it to your planning, and page 2 gives support and stretch ideas for mixed ability groups.
General knowledge ideas for parents at home
You do not need to be a teacher to use this. Read the sheet through, sit with your child for the first go and let them lead. Short bursts of ten to fifteen minutes work better than long sessions. If you are looking for free general knowledge worksheets for Year 2, or simple home learning for the weekend or school holidays, this is a good place to start.
Home education and tutoring
Home educators and tutors can print this as part of a wider general knowledge plan. It pairs well with books, outdoor play and everyday talk. Because the sheet is free and printable, you can use it again for brothers and sisters or for revision a few weeks later.
Why it helps children learn
Hands-on, paper based activities slow learning down in a good way. Children read carefully, think before they answer and see their own progress on the page. Games and challenges add a reason to keep going. That mix of play and practice is why printable activities like this are popular with parents, teachers and home educators.
What children will be able to do
- I can plan things I would like to do.
- I can read my list and tick things off.
- I can say which activity I enjoyed most.
Check it worked
Ask these when the sheet is finished. Listen for the reasoning, not just the answer.
- Which activity are you most looking forward to?
- How will you know when you have done each one?
- What would you add to your list?
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Frequently asked questions
What age is Summer Holiday Bucket List for?
It is written for Year 2 (ages 6 to 7), in Key Stage 1.
What will children practise?
Children plan and tick off simple holiday activities and practise reading a list.
How do I use it?
Tick off ideas as you do them. Choose a few to try each week.
What if it feels too hard?
Pick the easiest ideas first and do them together.
Is it free?
Yes. It is free to print for home and classroom use.
Is Summer Holiday Bucket List suitable for teachers to use in class?
Yes. Teachers can use it as a starter, plenary, early finisher task, homework or table activity. It needs no preparation beyond printing.
Is this a screen-free activity?
Yes. It is a screen-free printable that needs only paper and a pencil, so it works well for quiet time, rainy days and school holidays.
Can I use it for home education?
Yes. Home educators and tutors can use it on its own or as part of a wider plan. It is free to print again for brothers, sisters or revision.
How long does it take?
Most children finish page 1 in 10 to 20 minutes. The notes on page 2 suggest ways to make it shorter or longer.
Do I need to print in colour?
No. It prints well in black and white on plain A4 paper.
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