The summer months may be a break from classroom learning, but that doesn’t mean the learning (or fun!) has to stop! There are ways to keep your child engaged in structured and unstructured, playful ways throughout these warmer months.
Below, Corlears School’s early childhood experts and elementary school teachers put together a roundup of online games, videos, and printable activities covering everything from math and reading to music and social justice, designed especially for kids ages 2–10 and their families.
JUMP TO: Literacy | Math | Social Justice | Spanish | Arts, Science, Tech & More | Separation Support
Literacy and Reading
All Ages
- Video: Tips for Read Alouds at Home from Corlears School
- Article: Read-Aloud Tips for Future Literacy Success from Corlears School
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Culture Pass from New York City
- New York Public Library (Manhattan, Staten Island, and Bronx) 2024 Summer Reading
- Brooklyn Library 2024 Summer Reading
- Queens Library 2024 Summer Reading
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2024 Summer Reading Lists from Imagination Soup
- Apps & Websites to Build Literacy Skills from Reading Rockets
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Books Lists by Age from Scholastic Books
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My Summer Shelfie printable activity for kids
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Ways to Practice Literacy Skills from Corlears School
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Writing Paper Choices (Nonfiction) printable activity for kids from Classroom Cookbook/Jolene Martin
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Summer Reading BINGO printable game for kids
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Summer Reading Log printable activity for kids
Math
Nursery–PreK
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Activities and conversation starters from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
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Compilation of simple online math games from Top Marks
Elementary
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What Comes Next? Game from Corlears School
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Teaching Number Combinations from Corlears School
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Game recommendations from Corlears School
- Greg Tang Summer Math Challenge. Designed for students entering first grade and above, this site includes fun summer challenge boards for quick online math activities, puzzles, and games that students can choose from.
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Youcubed at-home activities
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Counting Activities from Investigations
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Geometry Activities from Investigations
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Fun with Data Activities from Investigations
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Measurement Activities from Investigations
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Addition and Subtraction Activities from Investigations
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Free worksheets for fact fluency, addition and subtraction practice, organized by grade level
- Rolling Thunder printable game
Social Justice, Identity and Inclusion
All Ages
Nursery–PreK
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How to Talk about Race, Identity & Inclusion with Toddlers by Mansi Vasa, Corlears School
Kindergarten–Second Grade
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How to Talk about Race, Identity & Inclusion with Kindergarteners by Mansi Vasa, Corlears School
Third–Fifth Grade
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How to Talk about Race, Identity & Inclusion with Older Children by Mansi Vasa, Corlears School
Nursery–PreK
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Jose-Luis Orozco's YouTube channel
Kindergarten–Second Grade
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Vocabulary games from Spanish Word Toss!
- Spanish songs from Calico Spanish
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Songs in Spanish from Spanish Playground
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Reading in Spanish from Spanish Playground
Third–Fifth Grade
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Vocabulary games from Spanish-games
- Vocabulary games from Spanish Word Toss!
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Games on Quizlet app
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Games on Duolingo app
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Songs in Spanish from Spanish Playground
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Reading in Spanish from Spanish Playground
Creative Arts, Science, Technology, Music and Movement Resources
Miscellaneous
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Printable daily summer activity calendar from Fun in First Blog
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Roundup of Online Learning Resources, Virtual Field Trips & More recommended by Corlears School’s educators
Art
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Summer Resources for Families from Christine Walker’s Art Studio
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How to draw with Mo Willems from the Kennedy Center
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How to Make Recycled Robots & Animals from Corlears School
Science
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Nature Scavenger Hunt printable activity from The Pragmatic Parent
Technology
Music and Theater
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Video: Helping Children Build Confidence through Music from Corlears School
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Secret Agent 23 Skidoo YouTube channel
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Sonia De Los Santos YouTube channel
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Culture Queen YouTube channel
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Laurie Berkner Band YouTube channel
Movement
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Top Tips for Helping Toddlers with Separation Anxiety from Corlears School
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The Significance of Transitional Objects in an Early Childhood Classroom for Children and Teachers, written by Corlears Early Childhood Director Colleen Goddard (article featured in Dimensions of Early Childhood)
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Preparing for School During the Summer Months by Corlears Early Childhood Director Colleen Goddard
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Separation, Socialization and Independence (3 and 4) from BabyCenter
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The First Day of School: Dealing with Preschool Separation Anxiety from Education.com
This list of resources was updated for summer 2024.
