Books About Summer for the End of the School Year
Hey y'all. Summer is coming soon and this is the perfect time to teach our students about enjoying the little things and looking up around them. Many times, students are in front of a screen for much of the summer. If we can match them with the right books about enjoying the things around them, maybe, just maybe, we can make a child's summer a little less about a screen and a little more about everything else.These books all highlight the things that make summer special, and, surprise, there are no screens in any of these!
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1. And Then Comes Summer
This charming book highlights all the things that make summer the sweet time that it is. Your students will love this simple and fun ode to summer.
2. Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer
Set to be released in May 2025, this book follows the others in the series celebrating the seasons.
3. Summer is Here
3. Summer is Here
The figurative language and descriptions used in Summer is Here is a perfect ode to the season. This story is a great intro into some beautiful summer writing prompts.
4. S is for S'mores
Nothing says summer like a family camping trip and s'mores around the fire. This alphabet book is the perfect addition to your summer book collection.
5. Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
Judy and Stink are on a family vacation and spend the week on an island. Your students will love trying to figure out what each clue means as Judy and Stink work to find pirate treasure.
6. Jabari Jumps
A little boy works himself up to jump off the diving board at the pool. Will he have the courage? Your students will love rooting him on as steps up to the edge.
7. Explorers of the Wild
This super cute book illustrates the wonderful things you can find if just get up and look around. And finding a friend to explore with you is even better.
8. Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer
This book makes a great read aloud for the end of 2nd grade. My students always love reading this one and making their own list of points to earn.
9. Summer Song
4. S is for S'mores
Nothing says summer like a family camping trip and s'mores around the fire. This alphabet book is the perfect addition to your summer book collection.
5. Judy Moody and Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
Judy and Stink are on a family vacation and spend the week on an island. Your students will love trying to figure out what each clue means as Judy and Stink work to find pirate treasure.
6. Jabari Jumps
A little boy works himself up to jump off the diving board at the pool. Will he have the courage? Your students will love rooting him on as steps up to the edge.
7. Explorers of the Wild
This super cute book illustrates the wonderful things you can find if just get up and look around. And finding a friend to explore with you is even better.
8. Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer
This book makes a great read aloud for the end of 2nd grade. My students always love reading this one and making their own list of points to earn.
9. Summer Song
This book is part of the series of When Spring Comes, The Middle of Fall, and Winter is Here. This beautiful book by Kevin Henkes is a wonderful way to celebrate the beginning of summer and illustrate figurative language in writing.
10. Cannonball
What kid doesn't love a good cannonball into the water? In this story, the main characters works out how to do the perfect cannonball, but all he really needs is to trust his own instincts.
I hope you found some new favorite titles to bring your students into summer. Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more ideas and resources coming soon. Have a great week!
Stay cozy,
I hope you found some new favorite titles to bring your students into summer. Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more ideas and resources coming soon. Have a great week!
Stay cozy,
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