Looking for the perfect summer surprise to spark joy and keep your toddler busy poolside or on-the-go? This Summer Activity Basket is packed with screen-free fun, sensory learning, and beach day must-haves! Thoughtfully curated with stylish, practical, and playful items, it’s the ultimate grab-and-go kit for sunny adventures. Whether you’re headed to the backyard, beach, or a family vacation, this basket is your secret to easy summer magic.
What’s Inside the Summer Activity Basket?
🐚 GoodnightFox Mermaid Sensory Kit
This dreamy, pastel mermaid-themed kit is filled with imaginative sensory fun. Kids can dig, squish, and create mini seascapes using moldable sand, acrylic charms, and GoodnightFox’s signature whimsical illustrations. It’s mess-contained, easy to clean up, and encourages fine motor development and creative storytelling.
🧜♀️ Sea Animal Bath Time Memory Game (GoodnightFox)
Make bath time a brain-boosting activity with these foam sea animal cards. Float them in water or play matching games on dry land. Great for developing memory and vocabulary while keeping the ocean theme going strong.
🌊 Sunnylife Sea Animal Squirt Toys
These squeezable, adorable squirters are toddler-safe and pool-party ready. Plus, they pair perfectly with your sensory kit or memory cards for thematic learning through water play.
🪣 Mini Beach Bucket and Shovels
No summer basket is complete without a tiny beach bucket and rainbow shovels for digging and pouring fun. Great for kinetic sand, real sand, or water bins, these tools add a tactile layer to your toddler’s sensory exploration.
🪑 Mini Beach Chair
This pink mini lounge chair adds a hilarious and charming touch to your basket. Whether it’s for a favorite doll or just a photo prop, it instantly brings beach vibes to your sensory setup.
🕶 Janie and Jack Sunglasses
Stylish, durable, and toddler-sized, these pale pink sunglasses offer UV protection and a photo-ready look. Clip them to the basket for a little fashion-forward flair.
⛱ Amazon Phone Umbrella
Originally made to shield phones from sun glare, this yellow mini umbrella makes a perfect pretend-play beach accessory. It doubles as a prop for dramatic play or sun protection for dolls and toys.
🧺 Pastel Beach Towels (Pottery Barn Kids)
Soft, fluffy towels in a dreamy rainbow palette are rolled up and tucked into the basket. Perfect for post-swim cuddles or setting up an imaginary beach picnic in the living room.
Why This Basket Works for Summer Learning
This isn’t just a basket of toys — it’s a summer sensory learning experience! Your toddler will build fine motor skills, practice imaginative play, and develop language around beach, sea, and summer themes. Each piece was intentionally chosen to combine fun and development in one cute, portable bundle.
Pro Tips for Using the Summer Activity Basket:
🏖 Set it up at the start of summer break for an exciting kickoff to vacation.
💦 Use the sensory materials outside on a splash pad or under an umbrella for mess-free fun.
📸 Bring it to the beach or pool and capture adorable summer moments with the sunglasses, mini chair, and toys.
🎁 Makes a perfect summer gift for toddler birthdays, preschool graduations, or sibling surprises.
Shop the Basket:
GoodnightFox Mermaid Sensory Kit
Sea Animal Foam Memory Game – GoodnightFox
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