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Children will identify ways to stay safe while doing summer activities in the neighborhood.

Vocabulary: neighborhood

Social Studies Focus: communities, health and safety

  1. Watch a Video:

    High Five for Summer Safety

     

  2. Read the Issue:

    Safe Around Town

  3. Review Vocabulary Words:

    neighborhood

     

  4. Play a Game:

    Summer Safety Find It

    Skill: health and safety

     

  5. Complete Skill Sheets

    Show What You Know

    Skill: comprehension

    Summer Spelling

    Skill: short vowels
     

    U Is in Sun

    Skill: alphabet knowledge

     

  6. Lesson Boosters

  • Paired Text: And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner

     

  • Writing and Drawing:

    All About Summer

     

  • Scavenger Hunt: Pages 2-3

     

  • Hands-on Activity:

    Make Sidewalk Chalk

     

CCSS (and states that have similar standards): RI.K.1 key details, RI.K.4 vocabulary, RF.K.3.A letters and sounds, RF.K.3.B short vowels, RL.K.1 key details (literature), W.K.8 writing

Simple, spectacular ideas to boost your lessons.

Paired Text: And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner

  • This picture book is the ultimate celebration of all things summer. From fireworks to ice cream trucks, lemonade stands to bike rides, this read-aloud is sure to get kids excited for the season!

Writing and Drawing: All About Summer

  • Pass out this bonus skill sheet for an anytime writing and drawing activity that’s perfect for celebrating summer!

Scavenger Hunt: Pages 2-3

  • Use pages 2-3 of the issue to do this scavenger hunt as a group.

1. Find the picture where the child is wearing a helmet. Put a ✔ on the helmet.

2. In the orange box, find the word that means grown-up. Circle it.

3. Find the heading. Underline it.

4. Find three kids who are staying safe with adults.

Hands-on Activity: Make Sidewalk Chalk

Skill: art, science

Materials: bowl, spoon, measuring cup, cornstarch, water, food coloring, small containers or muffin tin, paintbrushes

  • Looking for a fun, safe way to play in the neighborhood? Try sidewalk chalk! Kids can help make liquid sidewalk chalk with this simple recipe.
  • Mix 1 cup of cornstarch with 1 cup of water. Divide the mixture among small cups or sections of the muffin tin. Stir in 2 or 3 drops of food coloring of your choice to each cup.
  • Take the liquid chalk and paintbrushes outside to a paved area and enjoy! You can even send the recipe home with children for a safe and fun outdoor summer activity.