Resources › For Educators Elementary School Summer Session Activities by Subject Share Flipboard Email Print James Leynse / Getty Images For Educators Assessments & Tests Becoming A Teacher Elementary Education Secondary Education Special Education Teaching Homeschooling By Janelle Cox Janelle Cox Education Expert M.S., Education, Buffalo State College B.S., Education, Buffalo State College Janelle Cox, M.S., is an education writer specializing in elementary school education. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on July 03, 2019 As the school year comes to an end for some teachers, others must prepare for summer school activities. Keep your students motivated and occupied by creating some fun, hands-on activities that will keep them inspired to learn throughout the summer. Here you find a collection of lessons, activities and ideas to use in your summer school classroom. Science Experiments Jamie Grill / Getty Images Summer time is the perfect time to get students outside and explore! These activities will allow students to practice their exploration and observation skills in the great outdoors. Mentos and Diet Soda Experiment How to Make Colored Chalk Chemical Reaction Activities Math Exercises martin-dm / Getty Images A great way to reinforce important math concepts is by giving students the opportunity to learn by using food. Use these math activities and lessons to teach your students math using a variety of of foods. Using Chocolate Bars to Teach Fractions Gumdrop Geometry and Bubble Gum Fractions Interactive Math Sites Arts and Crafts Projects and Creative Thinking Mahlebashieva / Getty Images While art projects are usually done inside thought out the school year, try making these crafts outdoors for a change of scenery. You will find a variety of easy to make crafts and projects for all ages. Crafts That Develop Motor Skills Collect and Decorate Creative Recycling Containers Promote Creative Thinking Summer Reading Lists Sarah-Baird / Getty Images A great way to kick off every morning in summer school is to have students begin the day with a good book. For elementary students in grades k-6 this usually means having the students choose a picture book. Use the following book lists to help you fill your classroom with age appropriate books your students will enjoy all summer long. Historical Fiction for Middle School Narrative Nonfiction for Middle School Summer Reading Incentive Programs Teen Boys' Booklist Teen Girls' Booklist Notable Children's Books Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge Social Studies Concepts FatCamera / Getty Images To help your students continue to grow their knowledge in social studies, have them partake in variety of fun activities and lessons. Students will enjoy getting hands-on experience while learning about maps and other cultures in the following activities. Social Studies Skill Development Get Students Thinking With Warm Ups Research Projects Four Seasons Lesson Plans Language Arts Development FatCamera / Getty Images Summer school is the perfect time to let students use their imagination and explore their creativity. Use this time to have students practice writing poetry, use their descriptive writing skills and write in their journal. Writing a Haiku Lesson A Tongue-Twisting Language Arts Lesson Journal Writing Prompts Homeschool Writing Ideas Field Trips Melissa Kopka / Getty Images It's going to be hard for any child to stay motivated in summer school when all of their friends are outside playing. A great way to keep students engaged in learning is to take them on a field trip. Use these articles to help you plan a fun outing for your elementary school students. Field Trip Rules Field Trip Ideas Summer Printables by sonmez / Getty Images Summer isn't always sunshine and rainbows. Use these fun puzzles, work sheets, word searches, and coloring pages when the weather is just not cooperating outside. Summer Themed Printables Homeschooling Printables Magic Squares Worksheet Weather Printables Camping Printables Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Cox, Janelle. "Elementary School Summer Session Activities by Subject." ThoughtCo, Apr. 5, 2023, thoughtco.com/elementary-summer-school-activities-2081434. Cox, Janelle. (2023, April 5). Elementary School Summer Session Activities by Subject. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/elementary-summer-school-activities-2081434 Cox, Janelle. "Elementary School Summer Session Activities by Subject." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/elementary-summer-school-activities-2081434 (accessed June 8, 2023). copy citation