41 Free Summer Printables for Kids

The fun never stops with our free summer printables!

Dive into a world of engaging and educational activities perfect for keeping kids entertained during the sunny months.

We’ve gathered an amazing collection of printables, from holiday activities for kids to exciting back-to-school resources.

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Enjoy these activities year-round with your little ones.

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How can I use these summer worksheets?

Using these free summer printables is straightforward and versatile. First, download the printables you’re interested in, they’re available in PDF format for easy access. Once downloaded, print them out on regular printer paper or use cardstock for more durability, especially for activities that will be used frequently.

These worksheets can be used in various ways:

• For Individual Activities: They offer a productive way for kids to spend their time. Whether it’s coloring pages, solving puzzles, or working on writing prompts, these worksheets provide engaging and quiet entertainment. Preschoolers will love activities like tracing letters and numbers, while older kids can enjoy more challenging worksheets like subtraction and multiplication.
• For Group Activities: Many of the printables are designed for shared fun. Bingo, scavenger hunts, and trivia games are perfect for playdates, family gatherings, or summer parties, offering interactive entertainment for everyone. Print out some coloring sheets or organize a connect-the-dots contest to keep the group entertained.
• For Educational Purposes: These worksheets help reinforce skills like reading, writing, and critical thinking. Printable worksheets such as summer reading logs, phonics activities, and math worksheets ensure continuous learning, even during summer break. Use alphabet worksheets and sight word flashcards for younger kids, and reading comprehension worksheets for older children.
• For Creative Projects: Some printables, like handprint art and color-by-number pages, can be used for creative craft projects, enhancing fine motor skills and allowing kids to express their artistic side. Printable crafts like paper weaving and puppet making are great hands-on activities.

Incorporate these printables into your daily summer routine to keep kids entertained, learning, and having fun all season long. Activities like coloring, tracing, and sorting can help children develop essential skills while enjoying their summer break.

Summer books for kids

These summer-themed books are sure to keep kids entertained and inspired, making their summer reading both fun and memorable!

The Night Before Summer Vacation by Natasha Wing. This playful take on the classic Christmas poem captures the excitement and chaos of preparing for a summer trip. It’s a relatable and enjoyable read for kids as they gear up for their own summer adventures.

Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach by James Dean. Join Pete the Cat as he spends a fun-filled day at the beach. This easy-to-read book is perfect for young readers and highlights the joys of summertime activities by the shore.

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall. In this charming story, Jabari faces his fear of diving off the high board at the pool. It’s an inspiring read for kids, teaching them about courage and the thrill of summer swimming.

And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner. This beautifully illustrated book celebrates all the quintessential joys of summer, from eating ice cream to watching fireworks. It’s a perfect read to get kids excited about the season.

How I Spent My Summer Vacation by Mark Teague. This humorous and imaginative story follows Wallace as he recounts his extraordinary summer adventure in the Wild West. It’s a delightful read that encourages creativity and storytelling.

Free summer activity sheets

Get ready for some summer fun with our free summer bingo printable! Perfect for parties, road trips, or lazy afternoons.

Encourage your kids to dive into books this summer with our summer reading bingo printable. A fun way to track their reading adventures!

Create lasting memories with summer handprint art. These cute and easy projects make great keepsakes.

Keep kids entertained and have fun with summer learning with our summer color by number printables. Fun for all ages!

Turn a simple walk in the park into an adventure with our summer scavenger hunt printable.

Inspire creativity and storytelling with our summer writing prompts. Perfect for journaling or creative writing practice.

Encourage the kids to write poetry with our free summer acrostic poem templates.

Make the most of summer with our summer bucket list free printable. Check off fun activities all season long!

Challenge friends and family with our summer scattergories. Great for game nights and gatherings.

Heading to the beach? Don’t forget our beach bingo free printable for some seaside fun!

Track your summer reading progress with our handy summer reading log printable. Perfect for young readers!

Enjoy a day at the beach with our beach scavenger hunt printable. Find shells, seaweed, and more!

Going camping? Take along our camping scavenger hunt printable for a fun outdoor activity.

If you are going on a car journey take our free road trip bingo printable.

Encourage children to read this season with our free summer reading worksheets.

Have fun with our free i spy summer printables.

4th of July printables

Celebrate Independence Day with a fun 4th of July word scramble. Perfect for kids of all ages.

Add some patriotic flair to your coloring activities with our 4th of July color by number printable.

Enhance memory skills with our festive 4th of July memory game printable. A fun challenge for kids and adults!

Test your knowledge of Independence Day with our 4th of July trivia printable. Learn something new while having fun!

Keep kids busy with our July 4th word search free printable. Find all the hidden words!

Make your 4th of July celebrations more exciting with a 4th of July scavenger hunt. Great for family gatherings!

Summer Olympics

Despite it only happening every four years, you can still have educational fun with the Olympics with our free Summer Olympics worksheet.

Back to school printables

Have fun on the first week back with our free first day of school worksheets and our first day of homeschool printables:

Kick off the school year with our free printable all about me worksheet. A great way for kids to introduce themselves.

Let kids express themselves with our my favorite color worksheet. A fun and simple activity.

Encourage reading with our my favorite book worksheet. Perfect for sharing summer reading favorites.

Help kids share their interests with our my favorite things worksheet. Great for icebreakers!

Get ready for school with our back to school maze printable. Fun puzzles to start the year right.

Celebrate the first day with our first day of school crowns printable. A fun accessory for young students.

Mark the occasion with our first day of homeschool sign. Perfect for photo ops!

Break the ice with our getting to know you worksheet. Ideal for the first day of school.

Make the first day exciting with our first day of school scavenger hunt printable. Great for classrooms and homeschooling.

Encourage reading with our back to school bookmark printable. Cute and practical!

Keep kids engaged with our back to school word search printable. A fun activity for the first week.

Have fun with older children with our free back to school scattergories game.

Encourage the children to write about their vacation with our what did you do this summer worksheet.

Summer month worksheets

• June word scramble
• July word scramble
• July word search
• August word search
• August word scramble

Last Updated on 7 September 2024 by Clare Brown