End‑of‑Summer Sticker Activities to Beat the Boredom
School’s out, the sun’s shining—and suddenly your classroom or living room feels like a waiting room. Before you hear one more “I’m bored,” grab your favorite scratch‑n‑sniff stickers and try these five hands‑on summer sticker activities guaranteed to spark creativity and laughter.
Why Scratch‑and‑Sniff Stickers Spark Creativity
- Boost focus: Scents anchor attention.
- Develop fine motor skills: Peeling and placing stickers builds coordination.
- Encourage storytelling: A whiff of “Dragon Breath” can kick off epic adventures.
Dr. Stinky says, “A nose that remembers a smell never forgets the fun!”
1. Sticker Scavenger Hunt
Turn your space into an olfactory wonderland.
How to set up
- Hide 8–10 scented stickers around the room, house or yard.
- Give each kid a checklist of the scents they need to find (e.g., “find the smoothie – it smells like tropical fruit fusion”).
- First one back with all scents sniff‑checked wins a “Rare Stinker” bonus prize. Our jumbo stickers are great for this!
Teacher tip: Tie it to curriculum by having students match each scent to an educational concept, like “What berry has its seeds on the outside? (Strawberry!)”
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2. DIY Scented Bookmarks
Materials
- Blank cardstock strips (2″ × 7″)
- A mix of scratch‑and‑sniff stickers
- Markers, washi tape, ribbon
Steps
- Decorate the bookmark border with markers and tape.
- Add 3–4 stickers. Each one is a scented reward after reading a chapter.
- Punch a hole at the top, tie on your ribbon, and you’ve got a summer‑themed keepsake for all year round.
This “scented sticker craft ideas” project makes reading irresistible. It's perfect for reluctant readers.
3. Summer Memory Journal
Collect summer moments, one sniff at a time.
What you need
- Notebook or printable journal template
- Scented stickers
- Pens or colored pencils
Journal prompts
- “Describe your best summer day and match it with a sticker scent.”
- “What did you taste, smell, and see when you visited the beach? Use three stickers to capture that memory.”
Our brand new Smells like Summer Bundle is perfect for this!
4. Sticker Trading Game
Turn your stickers into collectible treasure.
Setup
- Give each child an identical starter pack (5 regular sticker sheets + 1 limited edition Secret Scent).
- Come up with your own rules for the different sticker sizes and scents. Be creative. Maybe the smallest sticker is the most rare in your game.
- Mix, match and trade stickers, then have each child show off their collection.
Rules
- Each kid offers one sticker from their pack for trade.
- Players negotiate—swap a common for an uncommon, or bundle commons to land a rare.
- Ending inventory must include at least one rare to “cash in” for a mini‑prize.
These “sticker trading ideas for kids” teach negotiation, math, and social skills—plus, they’re insanely fun.
5. Scented Rewards for Summer Reading
Incentivize bookworm behavior with scratch‑and‑sniff flair.
How it works
- Create a reading log chart with 5–10 spots.
- After each completed book, the child chooses a sticker to peel off and place on their log.
- Set milestones (finishing a book, completing a summer reading list), kids can earn an extra sticker reward or small prize.
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Bonus Ideas & Variations
- Sticker Story Prompts: Choose one sticker and ask kids to write a short story inspired by its scent or design.
- Math Sticker Problems: Use sticker values (common=1 pt, rare=5 pts) to create simple addition/subtraction challenges.
- STEM Sticker Challenges: Have students design a simple “scent machine” prototype—how would you build a scent dispenser?
Next Steps
You’re all set to transform lazy summer afternoons into sniff‑tastic adventures. Don’t forget to enjoy every scratch and sniff!