Summer Camping Storytime

$8.50

Bring the outdoors inside with this no-prep summer camping lesson! Designed for K-3, it combines digital slides with fun summer camping storytime activities. The lesson slides and differentiated printables are perfect for engaging reading camps end of year library storytime!

 

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Description

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FAST FACTS FOR THIS SUMMER CAMPING STORYTIME:

  • Recommended for: Grades K-3
  • Formats: PowerPoint, Google Slides, PDF
  • Editable?: YES, all text is editable
  • Lesson Duration: about 50 minutes total

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS SUMMER CAMPING STORYTIME:

Interactive Digital Presentation (2 Parts):

  • Whole-Group Lesson: Introduces camping concepts, what to pack (and not pack!), American Sign Language words, and classic campfire songs.

 

  • Scrolling Slideshow: Set this to a timer for students to engage with independently! It includes summer camping trivia, fun facts, vocabulary, idioms, “Would You Rather” questions, and camping-related careers.

 

Differentiated Printables:

  • 2 Scavenger Hunts: Includes an “Easier” version (reading not required) and a “Harder” version to accommodate different K-3 reading levels. Answer key is included.

 

Editable Recommended Reads List:

  • A curated, printable list of picture books for summer reading.
  • Perfect for your own reference, creating book displays, or sending home to parents and teachers.

 

Comprehensive Lesson Plan:

  • A pre-filled, editable lesson plan aligned to AASL, CCSS, and TEKS standards.
  • Includes 12 clear “I Can” statements for this Summer Camping Lesson.
  • Includes a prep checklist and a notes section for future planning.

 

PERFECT FOR:

  • Librarians: End of year library storytime and keeping students independently engaged during checkout.

 

  • Classroom Teachers: End of year theme days, Friday Fun Days, and summer reading camp activities

 

  • Summer Reading Camps: This is so perfect for summer reading camp or other summer-themed reading camps.

 

CUSTOMIZABLE FOR YOUR NEEDS

This Summer Camping Lesson is ready to teach right out of the box. All text, headers, and captions in the slides and printable pages are editable so you can tweak the language, expectations, or book recommendations to perfectly fit your unique students. (Note: Images are not editable due to copyright restrictions).

MORE ELEMENTARY LIBRARY LESSONS FOR SUMMER:

This Shark Storytime is for Grades 1-4. It was created for elementary libraries, but it can also work well in the classroom.    This Summer Reading Library Lesson discusses five benefits of summer reading. Also includes summer trivia, would-you-rathers, "close up" photography guessing game, and more.    This Summer Reading Bingo Challenge helps encourage elementary students to read for pleasure over summer break.