Favorite Summer Activities Slideshow (K-8)

View this collection of our favorite summer-themed activities, lessons, and printables. Click through the slideshow to find the activities that fit your curriculum the best, or try them all. Students will think about clothing needed at the beach, write a short story about the perfect summer day, keep track of books read over the summer, and more!
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A Day at the Beach

A Day at the Beach

Students learn about choosing proper warm-weather clothing by circling clothes, activities, and skin protection that would be used for a beach trip.

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A Summer Day

A Summer Day

Have your students write a short story about a picnic during the summer.

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What Makes an Indian Summer?

What Makes an Indian Summer?

Students learn why leaves change color in the fall, leading to "Indian Summer."

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My Summer Reading Chart

My Summer Reading Chart

Have your students use this printable to keep track of the books they read over summer vacation. Use our Book Finder to find awesome reads for kids of all ages!

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Making Sand Art

Make plaster molds out of sand, with this activity. Then, your students can paint the molds to make a beautiful piece of art!

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Summer of My German Soldier

Summer of My German Soldier

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Summer of My German Soldier.

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Winter or Summer?

Winter or Summer?

Employ a printable reading activity that helps build skills in classifying pictures.

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Build a Seminole Summer House

Build a Seminole Summer House

Students build a model Seminole Indian house, like those that were once in present-day Florida.

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History of the School Year

An article outlining the history of the school year in the United Sates.

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Juan's New Job

Juan's New Job

In this creative writing activity, students will read about Juan, whose summer job helps him learn something about himself. Students will then write a story about Juan.

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