Summer Activities for School or Home

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Summer is the perfect time for hands-on learning and creative fun, whether you're in the classroom or at home! Keeping kids engaged during the summer months can be challenging, but with the right activities, you can make learning feel like play. These six free printable resources from my TPT store are designed to keep kids actively learning while embracing the relaxed summer vibe. From science experiments to vocabulary practice, these printables are great for summer school, at-home enrichment, or even fun family time!

1. End of the Year Memory Book

Celebrate the end of the school year with this free memory book activity! 

2. Sink or Float Science Activity

Kids love hands-on science! In this simple experiment, students predict whether common objects will sink or float in water.

3. Summer Finger Play

Finger plays are a fantastic way to incorporate movement, rhythm, and storytelling. This summer-themed finger play printable combines catchy rhymes with simple hand motions, helping young learners practice coordination and language skills. Great for morning meetings, brain breaks, or circle time!

4. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Take the learning outside with this exciting scavenger hunt! The printable list features common summer items and nature finds that kids can search for in the backyard, park, or schoolyard. This activity builds observation skills and encourages curiosity about the natural world.

5. Summer Vocabulary Worksheets

Keep language skills sharp over the break with these summer-themed vocabulary worksheets.

6. Summer Science - Ants Facts and Vocabulary

Dive into the world of ants with this engaging science printable!

Make Summer Learning Fun and Free!

These free printables make it easy to add engaging, educational activities to your summer routine. Whether you're planning lessons for summer school or looking for fun at-home projects, these resources are flexible, easy to use, and most importantly—fun! Download them today from my TPT store and make the most of summer learning.

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