4 Engaging Elementary Summer Activities and Resources
Summer is almost here! Are you ready?
If you’re an elementary teacher looking for engaging and educational resources to keep your students learning over the summer, you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re looking for summer packets to prevent the summer slide, needing creative writing prompts, planning out classroom jobs, or brainstorming a fun and summer-tastic bulletin board, these resources have you covered!
Each tool is designed to be user-friendly, interactive, and aligned with educational standards, ensuring a smooth and productive summer for your students- and you!
Check out these fantastic summer activities for kids to keep the summer slide at bay and make learning FUN all summer long!
Summer Packets
These comprehensive print and go summer packets are perfect for keeping students engaged and learning over the break. The bundle includes seven packets for Pre-K through 5th Grade, each designed to prepare students for the next grade level while reviewing key skills aligned with Common Core Standards. Activities include both written and physical tasks that parents can easily do with their children, making these packets ideal for summer school reviews to prevent the summer slide. Each packet includes standard numbers for additional online resources and supports a blend of oral and physical activities.
Get a free sample here!
Summer Would You Rather Writing Activity
Make writing fun and interactive with the Summer Would You Rather Writing Activity! This download includes 53 colorful, summer-themed Google Slides with prompts that serve as great conversation starters, ice breakers, or writing exercises. The interactive slides allow students to use a moveable highlighter to indicate their choices, making it suitable for both virtual and in-person teaching. The set also includes digital and printable writing prompt papers, and black-and-white slides for handwriting practice, ensuring that students remain engaged and enjoy writing throughout the summer.
Classroom Jobs
Streamline classroom job assignments and transitions with this editable PowerPoint tool. With 52 editable slides, this resource provides black-and-white cards, both with and without images, suitable for intermediate or primary classrooms. The cards cover a wide range of classroom jobs such as Line Leader, Greeter, Pet Care, and many more. It includes cursive and print options, blank cards for custom jobs, and suggested fonts for easy editing. This tool helps in organizing and rotating students’ jobs efficiently, making classroom management smoother.
Summer Bulletin Board
Create a vibrant and customizable summer bulletin board with this editable PowerPoint resource! The download includes 22 slides featuring various designs like a girl or boy with a beach ball, a person with a surfboard, and more. You can easily add students’ photos or let them design their own faces with crayons and yarn. The resource also includes premade letter sets with phrases like “Having a Ball This Summer” or “Surfing Into Summer,” and provides both color and black-and-white options. Additionally, there’s a bonus summer hat design and a van/surfboard image for display, complete with an example of how to assemble the board.
Looking for more summer fun? Check out my post here for the perfect summer PBL activity!