4th Grade Summer Games (by date, oldest first)

Summer | Think Fast Game | Printable Activity | Freebie: Students and even staff will love this no-prep Summer Think Fast game! Use it for after or before summer break as a brain break, morning meeting, fun Friday activity, or as a team building activity.

✨ELA End of Year Activities Bundle✨

✨AVID End of Year Activities Bundle✨

What's Included

Summer Think Fast Game: 1 PDF Printable

Directions

• A timer will be set for 1 minute total.

• Each answer is one point. Most points wins!

• Examples: 3 foods that are cold, 3 summer months, 3 things that rhyme with swim...

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Summer Roll a Story

Do you need a no prep engaging ice breaker, brain break, team building, Fun Friday, or morning meeting activity for students for the end of the school year and summer? Your students will make predictions and guess the mystery zoomed in picture! Students can discuss clues to come up with an answer, share their observations with the class, and agree or disagree with their classmates' predictions! The mystery picture will be revealed on the following slide.

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What's Included?

• directions slide
• 25 zoomed in mystery pictures
• 25 answer slides (one behind each guessing slide)
• editable template to customize your own zoomed in images

Directions:

• Students will look at the zoomed-in portion of a larger image. The first slide of each picture is at maximum zoom.
• Students will try to guess what the picture is based on the tiny glimpse.
• The following slide reveals the mystery picture.

Some summer pictures you will see:

beach ball

sand castle

popsicles

camping tent

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Use this end of the year / summer no-prep icebreaker would you rather game as a brain break, morning meeting activity, community building activity, or discussion starters. You can also use these questions as writing prompts or even debate prompts. Your students will love having the opportunity to share and discuss some fun and silly summer traditions.

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What's Included:

• 25 would you rather slides
• 1 directions slide
• 1 directions slide template for you to add your own directions
• 1 editable template for you to add your own would you rather prompts

Directions:

• Display the slides for students.
• Read the two options and students must choose which one they would rather do.
• Students can respond in many different ways: sharing with the whole class, small groups, partners, debating, writing, etc.

Would You Rather Question Examples:

• Would you rather eat a popsicle or eat a snow cone?
• Would you rather have a bad sunburn or have 100 mosquito bites?
• Would you rather have 3 months off in summer or have 3 months off in winter?

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*Note this product may be used in brick and mortar classes as well as virtual systems like Outschool.

This no-prep game is a great way to help students channel all their end of the year excitement! Use this activity for an icebreaker, last week of school activity, morning meeting game, brain break or Fun Friday activity. As students read each statement, they will stand up if it relates to them. This not only provides a fun and interactive way to celebrate their achievements, but it also encourages students to reflect on their growth and progress over the school year while sharing exciting things coming up in their lives for the summer.

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What's Included:

20 "stand up if" google slides

Directions slide

Editable Directions Slide to add your own directions

Editable Stand Up If slide to create your own stand up statements

Directions:

Read the statement on the slide.

Students who relate to the statement will stand.

Allow time for students to look around and share commonalities.

Sample Slides:

Stand up if you were kind to someone this year.

Stand up if you made a new friend this school year.

Stand up if you're going swimming this summer.

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Use this no-prep icebreaker scavenger hunt as a end of the year party game, morning meeting activity, brain break, indoor recess activity, Fun Friday game and more! Your students will love moving, having fun, and building classroom community while finding objects around their classroom or home that fit the description. This is a great way for students to reflect on their school year and also start thinking about their summer break!

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What's included:

• 15 scavenger hunt slides
• 1 directions slide
• 1 editable directions slide template
• 1 editable scavenger hunt template for you to customize your own prompts

How to play:

• Display the slides for students.
• Students move around to find an item to match the description.
• Students take turns sharing their special item in person or on their camera. They could also share with a partner or small group instead.
• If students can't something in their classroom or home, they could draw something instead!

Scavenger Hunt Examples:

• Find something that made you smile this year.
• Find something you used in science class this year.
• Find something you want to read this summer.

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Use this Hawaiian Beach Luau emoji guess the picture activity for some end of the year themed fun! This no-prep game is perfect for morning meeting, brain breaks, fun friday, indoor recess, class parties and more! When you download this resource you get both PowerPoint and Google Slides versions.

Improve your student's critical thinking skills and vocabulary by having them decipher some of the most commonly spoken luau phrases shown in a series of picture characters. Emojis can be combined without the use of words to create a new word or phrase. For example, a picture of the ocean and a turtle makes "sea turtle!"

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What's Included

What's Included:

• 15 Emoji picture guessing slides

• 15 Answer slides (one behind each guessing slide)

• 1 directions slide

• 1 editable directions slide template

• 1 editable emoji phrases slide template for you to customize your own phrases

More Themed Day Resources:

Hawaiian Luau Zoomed In

Hawaiian Luau Would You Rather

Camping Day Would You Rather

More End of the Year Resources:

Zoomed In Mystery Picture Game

Guess the Emoji Phrases Game

Lines of Symmetry Drawings

Finish the Story Writing Prompts

Would You Rather

Create an unforgettable Christian summer experience with "The Ultimate VBS Summer Camp Planning Book - Christian + Bible." This comprehensive guide is designed for anyone looking to organize a vibrant Vacation Bible School (VBS) or summer camp. Packed with Bible-based activities, Christian-themed crafts, and lesson plans, this book ensures your camp fosters spiritual growth and fun. Perfect for churches, youth groups, and Christian educators, this essential resource simplifies planning for a faith-filled VBS or summer camp.

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• Bible Verse: Psalm 150:6
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• Theme: Trusting Jesus
• Bible Verse: Matthew 14:27
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• Theme: Finding True Treasure
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Your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will love practicing reading out loud with these engaging and high-interest sentences!  This set includes 48 low-prep sentences perfect for practicing reading fluency.  The sentences are all about summer, camping, and ice cream! Quick and easy set up plus clear student directions make these activities perfect independent practice, literacy centers, and homeschooling families!

Printable fluency sentences are included in addition to a blank page to customize for your student(s).  High interest topics will especially motivate your reluctant readers. Students will love reading these sentences to practice reading out loud! The sentences are appropriate for grades 3-5. 

Here’s what you’ll get:

• 48 sentences on summer, camping, and ice cream!
• Pictorial instructions page
• Black sentence page to customize
• Certificate of completion to print and color
• Progress tracker
• Extension activities 

Ideas for use:

The format is perfect if you have daily fluency practice or offer take home activities for students. I use these with my own homeschooled children and my online teaching students. I’ve also included several extension activities to use the materials further.

Why your students will love this:

Your students will love practicing their oral reading fluency with these sentences because it is fun to pull them out of a hat and the topics are high interest or funny! 

**Prep is quick and easy…**Just print the pages, cut the sentences into strips, find a basket or bin, and let your student(s) pull a sentence to read!

You may also like….

• Computer and Gaming Themed Fluency Sentences

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Keywords:

Reading fluency, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, copy work, reluctant readers, high-interest topics, reading out loud, summer reading, summer

This printable summer Scavenger Hunt for kids is a winning combination of treasure hunt clues and riddles! This printable kids' game includes 10 riddles and hiding spots for kids to venture around the house looking for clues. Each riddle reveals a new hiding spot and code word.

This fun and engaging summer mystery quest will be a huge hit for kids ages 7 - 10. Whether you're planning a summer-themed party, a family celebration, a sleepover, or just need some rainy-day activities, this activity is perfect for you. If you’re looking for a unique way to give a birthday or holiday gift, this indoor treasure hunt is just what you need! Maybe you’re looking for a hands-on approach to reveal a family vacation or just want to reward your kids for good behavior.

HOW IT WORKS: A “secret mission” is read, and Clue # 1 is handed to the “treasure seeker” which leads to clue 2 in a different location. All you have to do is print the clues, cut them in half, and hide them! The list of hiding spots can be found inside your download. The final prize is up to you! Maybe it’s a birthday gift, candy, party favors, or a handwritten letter about your next vacation. The possibilities are endless as to what you choose to hide in the final location. All hiding spots are common household locations such as under bed, near the fridge, behind a door, etc.

INCLUDED IN THE INSTANT DOWNLOAD

~PDF Scavenger Hunt (8.5 x 11)

~10 Riddle clues

~Recording sheet

~Set up instructions

~Hiding locations (bed, bathroom, silverware drawer, laundry, mailbox, fridge, couch, tool area/garage, TV, cleaning area)

~Frequently asked questions

Gameplay: 20 minutes Ages: 7-10

Have fun with this 3rd-grade Spiral Math review scavenger hunt! Students will solve the 3rd-grade math problems on the card and then hunt down the answer on another card, leading them to the next math problem! This game is a self-checking printable.

This product includes:

~26 math problem cards

~1 answer tracker PDF

Why use this scavenger hunt?

~it's self-checking

~low prep (print and cut - laminate for multiple use)

~super engaging - students must solve the fun math problems!

Please review this product and let me know in your review what sort of scavenger hunts you want to see in my store, and/or if you'd like these in digital versions too!

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

Perfect for school and home, this set includes four different word scramble puzzles filled with summer-themed words. Each puzzle comes with an answer key, and the best part? No prep required! Challenging and fun!

What's Included:

• Four Summer-Themed Word Scrambles: Featuring twenty-four words including Barbecue, Beach, Campfire, Fireworks, Flipflops, Hammock, ice cream, Kayak, Lemonade, Ocean, Picnic, and Pool.
• Answer Keys: Easy-to-follow answer keys for each puzzle, ensuring hassle-free checking.

Why You'll Love It:

• No Prep Needed: Just print and go! Perfect for busy parents, teachers, and summer camp organizers.
• Educational and Fun: Helps improve vocabulary and spelling while keeping the summer spirit alive.
• Versatile Use: Great for classrooms, summer camps, road trips, or at-home fun.

Add a splash of summer excitement to learning with our Summer Word Scramble Puzzle Activity. Get your set today and dive into a season of fun and education!

Perfect for school and home, this set includes five different summer-themed mazes! Each puzzle comes with an answer key, and the best part? No prep required! Challenging and fun!

What's Included:

• Five Summer-Themed Mazes
• Answer Keys: Easy-to-follow answer keys for each puzzle, ensuring hassle-free checking.

Why You'll Love It:

• No Prep Needed: Just print and go! Perfect for busy parents, teachers, and summer camp organizers.
• Versatile Use: Great for classrooms, summer camps, road trips, or at-home fun.

Add a splash of summer excitement to learning with our Summer Maze Activity Set. Get your set today and dive into a season of fun and education!

Perfect for school and home, this set includes five puzzles filled with travel-themed words. Each puzzle comes with an answer key, and the best part? No prep required!

What's Included:

• Five Travel-Themed Word Searches: Featuring twenty-five words including Adventure, Explore, Luggage, Suitcase, Hotel, and Sightseeing
• Answer Keys: Easy-to-follow answer keys for each puzzle, ensuring hassle-free checking.

Why You'll Love It:

• No Prep Needed: Just print and go! Perfect for busy parents, teachers, and summer camp organizers.
• Educational and Fun: Helps improve vocabulary and spelling while keeping the summer spirit alive.
• Versatile Use: Great for classrooms, summer camps, road trips, or at-home fun.

Add a splash of summer excitement to learning with this Travel Word Search Puzzle Activity. Get your set today and dive into a season of fun and education!

Perfect for school and home, this set includes five puzzles filled with summer-themed words. Each puzzle comes with an answer key, and the best part? No prep required!

What's Included:

• Five Summer-Themed Word Searches: Featuring twenty-five words including Barbecue, Beach, Campfire, Fireworks, Flipflops, Hammock, ice cream, Kayak, Lemonade, Ocean, Picnic, and Pool.
• Answer Keys: Easy-to-follow answer keys for each puzzle, ensuring hassle-free checking.

Why You'll Love It:

• No Prep Needed: Just print and go! Perfect for busy parents, teachers, and summer camp organizers.
• Educational and Fun: Helps improve vocabulary and spelling while keeping the summer spirit alive.
• Versatile Use: Great for classrooms, summer camps, road trips, or at-home fun.

Add a splash of summer excitement to learning with our Summer Word Search Puzzle Activity. Get your set today and dive into a season of fun and education!

Perfect for school and home, this set includes five different travel-themed mazes! Each puzzle comes with an answer key, and the best part? No prep required! Challenging and fun!

What's Included:

• Five Travel-Themed Mazes
• Answer Keys: Easy-to-follow answer keys for each puzzle, ensuring hassle-free checking.

Why You'll Love It:

• No Prep Needed: Just print and go! Perfect for busy parents, teachers, and summer camp organizers.
• Versatile Use: Great for classrooms, summer camps, road trips, or at-home fun.

Add a splash of summer excitement to learning with this Travel Maze Activity Set. Get your set today and dive into a season of fun and education!

Perfect for school and home, this set includes four different word scramble puzzles filled with travel-themed words. Each puzzle comes with an answer key, and the best part? No prep required! Challenging and fun!

What's Included:

• Four Travel-Themed Word Scrambles: Featuring twenty-four words including Adventure, Explore, Luggage, Suitcase, Hotel, and Sightseeing
• Answer Keys: Easy-to-follow answer keys for each puzzle, ensuring hassle-free checking.

Why You'll Love It:

• No Prep Needed: Just print and go! Perfect for busy parents, teachers, and summer camp organizers.
• Educational and Fun: Helps improve vocabulary and spelling while keeping the summer spirit alive.
• Versatile Use: Great for classrooms, summer camps, road trips, or at-home fun.

Add a splash of summer excitement to learning with this Summer Travel Word Scramble Puzzle Activity. Get your set today and dive into a season of fun and education!

This no-prep bundle is perfect for school, home, and camp! It includes all three travel puzzle packs: five word search puzzles, four word scrambles, and five travel-themed mazes, all with answer keys! Use for early finishers, after-testing, end-of-year activities, travel activities, and more!

What's Included:

• Five Travel Themed Word Searches: Featuring words like Barbecue, Beach, Campfire, Sunshine, Flipflops, Hammock, Icecream, Kayak, Lemonade, Ocean, Picnic, and Pool.
• Four Travel -Themed Word Scrambles: Featuring words like Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Tropical, Vacation, Sandcastle, Surf, and Fireworks.
• Five Travel -Themed Mazes
• BONUS - Summer Time Coloring and Activity book
• Answer Keys: Easy-to-follow answer keys for each puzzle, ensuring hassle-free checking.

Why You'll Love It:

• No Prep Needed: Just print and go! Perfect for busy parents, teachers, and summer camp organizers.
• Educational and Fun: Helps improve vocabulary and spelling while keeping the summer spirit alive.
• Versatile Use: Great for classrooms, summer camps, road trips, or at-home fun.

Add a splash of summer excitement to learning with this Travel Puzzle Activity Bundle. Get your set today and dive into a season of fun and education!

This no-prep bundle is perfect for school, home, and camp! It includes all three summer puzzle packs: five word search puzzles, four-word scrambles, and five summer-themed mazes, all with answer keys! Use for early finishers, after-testing, end-of-year activities, travel activities, and more!

What's Included:

• Five Summer-Themed Word Searches: Featuring words like Barbecue, Beach, Campfire, Sunshine, Flipflops, Hammock, Icecream, Kayak, Lemonade, Ocean, Picnic, and Pool.
• Four Summer-Themed Word Scrambles: Featuring words like Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Tropical, Vacation, Sandcastle, Surf, and Fireworks.
• Five Summer-Themed Mazes
• BONUS - Vacation at the Beach coloring and activity book
• Answer Keys: Easy-to-follow answer keys for each puzzle, ensuring hassle-free checking.

Why You'll Love It:

• No Prep Needed: Just print and go! Perfect for busy parents, teachers, and summer camp organizers.
• Educational and Fun: Helps improve vocabulary and spelling while keeping the summer spirit alive.
• Versatile Use: Great for classrooms, summer camps, road trips, or at-home fun.

Add a splash of summer excitement to learning with our Summer Puzzle Activity Bundle. Get your set today and dive into a season of fun and education!

Summer Fun with End-of-Year Activities!

Get ready to celebrate summer with this exciting worksheet packed with 4 fun activities for grades 1-4!

1. Sunshine Seekers: ☀️

Sharpen your detective skills by matching clues to summer items. Read each description, then find the picture that matches and paste it in the correct box. From beach essentials to refreshing treats, see how many summer favorites you can identify!

2. Summer Scavenger Hunt:

Grab your magnifying glass and head outdoors! This scavenger hunt will have you searching for all sorts of things you might find on a beautiful summer day. Write "Yes" if you find the item outside, or "No" if you wouldn't find it there. Get ready for some fresh air adventures!

3. Hearts Full of Summer Fun:

Summer is all about making memories! On this heart-shaped activity sheet, write down all the things you love to do in the summer. Do you enjoy building sandcastles at the beach, reading under a shady tree, or having backyard barbecues? Write it all down and share your summer spirit with the class!

4. The Mystery of the Missing Popsicles: ️

Calling all super sleuths! Read the thrilling story "The Mystery of the Missing Popsicles" and put your reading comprehension skills to the test. After unraveling the popsicle caper, answer 3 questions to show off your detective prowess! (Answer guidelines are included for teachers.)

With these engaging activities, you'll be saying goodbye to the school year and hello to a summer filled with sunshine, exploration, and fun!

Make your summer events and parties even sweeter with this Ice Cream Placemat Activity! This printable placemat is perfect for keeping kids entertained during an ice cream social, summer vacation, birthday party, or any fun gathering. Featuring delightful ice cream-themed coloring pages and activities, it’s a great way to engage children in a creative and enjoyable way.

PDF Available in US Letter Size.

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