Teaching Themes
Summer: Everything You Need
You can make summer a time when your students make progress through field studies and other enriching activities.
Summer Challenge
Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8
Read, log minutes, try for the reading record, and earn rewards with the Summer Challenge!
Lesson Plans, Book Resources
Creative Summer Learning Ideas
Grades: 3–5, 6–8
Keep kids learning all summer long with fun activities that span math, science, reading, and more.
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Extension Activities Animals in Summer Extension ActivitiesGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Extension activity for Animals in Summer by Jane R. McCauley. |
 It's Summer, Let's Read!Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12 In this special celebration, we recommend books for every grade level, share facts about why summer reading is important, and more! |
Booktalks Aquamarine BooktalkGrades: 6–8 Claire and Hailey had no way of knowing that the creature at the bottom of the swimming pool that summer would change their lives forever. |
Summer Crafts and MoreGrades: Colorful crafts, field trip ideas, and tech strategies for every classroom. |
Articles A Hole in the World BooktalkGrades: 6–8 Spending the summer on an isolated farm sounded like the worst possible kind of punishment. But that was before Paul got to know the people, the... |
 Articles Dog Days of SummerGrades: 3–5, 6–8 Have you ever heard the expression "It's hot enough to fry eggs on the sidewalk"? That's certainly how it feels in most of the country right about... |
 Articles Teaching Tip: Mrs. Chandler's Jumpstart for Summer ReadingGrades: 6–8 This master teacher sets the stage for summer reading with a three-step plan. |
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Booktalks Harlem Summer BooktalkGrades: 9–12 In 1925, the summer he was 16, Mark Purvis learned who he was and where he fit into his world. |
Lesson Plans, Writing Activities, Book Resources The Summer of Riley Lesson PlanGrades: 3–5 11-yr-old William has lost a lot in the past two months. His beloved grandpa recently passed away; his father moved out of the house; and William... |
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Discussion Guides, Book Resources The Summer of the Swans Discussion GuideGrades: 6–8 Discussion guide for The Summer of the Swans by Betsy Byars. |
Booktalks Booktalk for Black Rabbit SummerGrades: 9–12 Booktalk for Black Rabbit Summer by Kevin Brooks |
Summer Water & Sand Activity: Float a BoatGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Children will expand their creative thinking and problem-solving skills as they learn about the concept of sinking and floating through making... |
Articles, Booktalks The Baby-sitters Club Prequel: The Summer Before BooktalkGrades: 3–5 Booktalk for The Baby-Sitters Club Prequel: The Summer Before by Ann M. Martin |
 Articles Teaching Plan to Encourage Summer ReadingGrades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5 Tips on encouraging your students to stay excited about books during the long vacation, plus ways to keep parents in the loop so they can provide... |
Lesson Plans, Book Resources Winter vs. SummerGrades: PreK–K Students learn about winter and summer through hands-on activities, including sorting summer and winter clothing and writing projects. |
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Lesson Plans, Book Resources Song Books and Sing-AlongGrades: PreK–K, 1–2 Children will choose favorite songs, create a group songbook, and have a sing-along with family members at an end-of-the-year celebration. |
 Summer Nature Activity: Refract a RainbowGrades: PreK–K This lesson plan offers ready-to-use teaching ideas in science, for mixed ages. Children will learn about light as they investigate how prisms... |
SUMMER ACTIVITIES: Giving an Outdoor PlayGrades: PreK–K "Giving an Outdoor Play" is a summer activity in which children will stage their favorite story. Children will use creative-dramatic, gross-motor... |
Summer Water & Sand Activity: All Soaked Up!Grades: PreK–K Show your child how different-sized sponges absorb different quantities of water. An outdoor summer activity for mixed ages. Teaches basic math... |
