5th grade summer activities

Looking for lemonade-themed activities to do with your upper elementary students? Check out these ideas that are fun AND hit the standards!

This end of the year summer STEM challenge is definitely a fan-favorite. Before your students head off to their summer break, give them a memory that will have them lamenting that last bell! Working against a criteria & constraints list in groups, students must design a water slide built for speed, thrills, and safety.

Little explorers take a mini-tour of the United States on this third grade geography and social studies worksheet. Kids use a map to answer geography questions.

Summer is a wonderful time to take learning outside and explore with Summer STEM Activities. You can use all sorts of natural materials to build and play.

Super EASY-to-make marshmallow shooters are a must try Summer STEM activity for kids of all ages. This project shoots over 30 feet!

The BEST Summer Math Packet for 5th Graders entering into 6th Grade. Review key math skills this Summer to avoid the Summer slide. Have fun with math puzzles and math worksheets with coloring. Grab your set of Summer math activities today!

Get ready for an epic summer of discovery and learning with these fun summer science activities for kids of all ages. These summer science experiments are perfect for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th graders too. Plus most of these summer science experiments for kids are quick and easy with a great WOW moment!

Every teacher knows the reality of the summer slide. This post shares some ways to prevent summer slide for upper elementary students.

Students choose different ways to create the longest paper chain out of one sheet of construction paper in this easy to prep and complete STEM Challenge.

Add some fun, hands-on learning to your summer bucket list with this collection of 37 Summer STEAM activities. From melting crayon art and rainbow shadows to DIY smores oven and tent building challenges, there is lots to keep kids busy, and learning all summer long.