A Few Summer Freebies!

Ah, summer! Isn't it a wonderful time of year? 

Summer is the time of year most people enjoy going to the beach, going camping, or maybe just hanging out with friends. It's a great time to be outside!

If you're still in school, or if you're working with kids during the summer, you're probably looking for things to do with the kids that also allows you to enjoy the summer! 

Well, I've got a few resources for you, and guess what... they're all free!

If you're into the beach, here are a couple of resources related to the seashore:

Seashore Writing Paper 

Because sometimes you just need to write about the ocean!

 

 Does it Float? 

A Science Activity with a Seashore Theme!

 For those who enjoy camping, here are a couple of freebies for you:

Frog Life Cycle: 

Learn about the life cycle of the frog!

 Mapping With a Camping Theme: 

Practice Mapping Skills at "Happy Days Campground!"

Here's a fun way to get the kids excited about learning during a time of year when they all want to play:

Academic Summer Games:

Team Building along with learning fun!

Speaking of Team Building, here's a freebie that's all about learning to work together!

Team Building Games and Activities:

6 different games with a "work together" theme!

I hope these freebies give you a little more time to enjoy the summer weather!

Seashore Week!

Kids love themes, and what is a better theme for the classroom than going to the beach?

No, we're not going to the seashore, I'm just trying to think of fun ways to get them working and learning these last few weeks.  

Here's what we're going to do during Seashore Week:

1. Literature! First of all, there will be plenty of literature!  Here are some books I've found with a seashore or beach theme: (Click the image for a link to Amazon to find more about the book!
                        

I have a feeling I'll find more great books as I go through my classroom library as well as my school library.  I like to read several examples of fiction as well as nonfiction to give the children a real feel for what we're studying. 

2. Music and Sounds! Next, to set the mood:

Here is a Youtube video of ocean waves and sounds: very peaceful! Great background sounds!

Or try this one! I'll be playing this one when they're painting or creating!

2. Writing! After all this seashore learning, We're going to have to do some writing!  I made up some paper with a seashore theme (see image at top of page!)  For this freebie, click HERE.

4. Beach Towels! Of course, I really have to get the kids into the feel of the ocean. I'll be inviting them to bring beach towels next week. My plan is to let them take out their towels during Independent Reading time.  I'll play my ocean sound CD, and they can pretend to do my very favorite summer activity... reading at the beach!

5. Beach Themed Centers!  Here's my Seashore Theme Unit Literacy and Math Centers: click the image for the link!

 

 Want a little more ocean fun? Here's some Science and Social Studies activities, many of which focus on water! Science and Social Studies Activities for Summer

What ideas do you have for Seashore Week?  I'd love to hear your ideas!