Kick off summer with this fun and engaging summer craft and writing project for 1st grade, 2nd grade, or 3rd grade students. It is standards-based and flexible to meet your needs. Students can practice speaking and listening skills if you use the question cards as discussion prompts, or they can practice writing skills if you opt to utilize the writing paper. You can even skip the bag craft and use the summer coloring page as a topper to display the completed writing as a bulletin board. There are so many different ways you can implement this craft in your classroom, which are all listed in the resource. Learn more about this summer craft and writing project below!
What Does the Summer Craft Resource Include?
This summer craft resource includes…
- 20+ summer-themed discussion cards with engaging prompts about activities, traditions, and plans.
- Lined writing paper for journaling and creative responses.
- Craft templates for a hands-on seasonal project.
- Step-by-step instructions for teachers and students.
- Letter to families to encourage continued conversations and learning at home.
- Alternative uses for creative displays or keepsake booklets.
Why Teachers Love the Summer Craft for Elementary Students
Teachers love the summer craft for elementary students because…
- Their students are engaged in conversation and practice critical thinking, speaking, and listening skills by using the discussion cards to answer questions about summer plans, traditions, and memories.
- This resource is so much more than a summer coloring page or writing worksheet. It’s a way to get students having conversations and making connections.
- Families are thrilled when these are sent home as they love having the discussion cards to bond with their children.
- The resource is flexible in how it can be used. The discussion cards can be used as writing prompts and we’ve even included a summer coloring page and thematic writing papers to create a bulletin board display and/or a bag to hold the cards when they are sent home.
- This resource is perfect for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, as it contains multiple formats and options for easy modifications, which means you can continue to use it if you switch grade levels in the future.
Why Students Love the Summer Craft for Elementary Students
Students love the summer craft for elementary students because…
- They enjoy using the discussion cards to express their ideas and learn what their classmates think about summer.
- They love that this resource involves hands-on activities instead of boring worksheets.
- Speaking or writing about high-interest topics keeps students engaged and learning.
- The summer coloring page topper and bag craft invite students to use their creativity.
- They are excited to bring their work and discussion cards home to share with their families.
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