Looking for great books to read and fun summer activities to do with the kids? Or, do you need something to send home with students over the summer break? Try these printable book-based summer activity calendars. The calendars are full of book suggestions and fun activities to do as a family or class.
Are they right for you?
They are perfect for:
- teachers to send home with students for the summer.
- librarians to pass out to patrons.
- families who want to enjoy great books and do simple themed activities at home.
The set includes 3 calendars (June 2021- August 2021) in color and black, white along with 3 resource sheets, and 3 tracking sheets. Families can hang the calendar on the refrigerator each month and take the resource sheet with them to the library to gather the books for the month.
The calendars are perfect for families or classrooms with preschoolers through grade 1!
Each week a theme is introduced with a wonderful children’s book. If the main title is unavailable, there are three alternative book ideas each week. Then, there are 5 easy to do activities included with each theme. Activities include literacy, math, art, science, and gross motor ideas. Choose to do as many as you want to fit your schedule.
Here is a look at just one sample week.
Theme: jumping
Featured book: Jump, Frog, Jump! by Robert Kalan
Alternate books: Puddles by Jonathan London, No Jumping on the Bed by Tedd Arnold, or Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow
Suggested activities:
- Count how many time you can jump in a row. Then count by 2s, 5s, or 10s
- Name all the animals that you can think of that jump.
- Jump in a puddle. You may need a hose to help if there are no nature made puddles.
- Explore a jumping colors activity.
- Draw five lines on the sidewalk with chalk. Practice jumping over the lines.
You get all of these wonderful resources for just $3!
****PLEASE NOTE: If you have already purchased the 2020-2021 School Year Book Based Calendars, this set is included. No need to purchase this additional set for the summer.
After your purchase, you will immediately be able to download and then print the black and white or color calendars, 3 resource sheets, and 3 tracking sheets. There are a total of 17 pages including instructions.
Please view my terms of use before purchasing. If you have any questions, please email me at jodie (at) growingbookbybook (dot) com.
“Two thumbs up for the summer literacy calendar! Great content – thanks for making this summer a little easier for me.” -Ellen
Enjoy exploring great books and summer activities with young children!
P.S. The 2021-2022 calendars will be released in July 2021. Sign up for our FREE newsletter to learn about them as soon as they are available.
Leanne Evelyn says
I love your site. I am interested in your summer literacy camp. Can you please register me. I am also interested in your literacy calendars for next school yeaR.
Kristen McGinnis says
Would you consider doung this for older kids?
Diggle says
This is a great idea! Especially pairing the reading with activities. I remember doing summer reading challenges at the local library but there wasn’t any additional content.
Jodie Rodriguez says
Thank you!
Miliaga says
Thank you very helpful to me
Mother of 3 says
What a great idea! I’d have to brainstorm my own ideas and books since mine are all older but I love the idea of an activity calendar that ties into books!
Theresa says
This is a wonderful resource for summer reading. I love that you include all different kinds of activities to complement the reading.
Jodie Rodriguez says
Thank you Theresa!
Sarah says
This is a great idea! That infamous “summer slide” is totally combatable. We even aim to work ahead throughout the summer in reading, writing, and math. Structured programs make that so much more feasible. What ages do you recommend the calendars for?
Jodie Rodriguez says
Thanks Sarah! The calendars are perfect for the preschool/kindergarten/first grade age range.
Alexandra says
We love your calendars for books throughout the year, and this will be a great addition to complete the 12 months for sure! We home school and have three children under 6. We don’t always manage to get to the library for each weeks planned theme, but we do search YouTube for the books that other people read to us. We make it a fun story time with the computer in our homeschool room and then proceed to the related activities. The alternative books are also great! Just wanted to share that tip for others who don’t get out to the library. Happy reading!
Jodie Rodriguez says
Alexandra, I’m so glad you have been enjoying the calendars. I’m so glad you are finding the books accessible. I appreciate your feedback. Happy Reading!
Glenda Cates says
This is such a cute ideal that I will be sharing it with my readers as I am hosting my first
Reading Challenge called Stop! Drop! & Read! and I would love having you come and
join us in the event. And it is for childen as well as adults.
Jodie Rodriguez says
Thank you much for sharing Glenda!