Silly Summer Writing Prompts! 10 Summer-themed writing activities

10 creative and silly summer-themed writing prompts designed to make the end of the school year fun and engaging. Send your students into summer break with an activity they’ll actually look forward to. This resource includes 10 printable or digital prompts centered around summer vacation, field day, and end-of-year fun.

This is an ideal writing activity for the last week of school or for summer school. Upper elementary students will enjoy the playful, seasonal topics while continuing to build their writing skills.

Versatile, engaging, and easy to implement for the last week of school or summer school!

Formats included:

Printable PDF
Google Slides

What’s included in the PDF:

Printable version
Digital version link to access (Google Slides)
Student and teacher directions
One additional blank slide or lined page to create your own prompt

Perfect for:

End-of-year writing activities
Last week of school
Summer school
Literacy centers
In-class writing practice
Sub plans that require minimal prep
Homeschool

Need a simple sub plan?

This resource is ready to go. Clear directions and engaging prompts make it easy for a substitute to step in, and the timing is flexible to fit your schedule.

Suggested uses:

Use as a one-day activity or stretch across a full week
Assign one prompt per day over 10 days
Reinforce writing skills during summer school
Incorporate into literacy centers at the end of the year
Use for individual or partner writing
Have students share their writing with classmates
Create a bulletin board display for open house
Offer as meaningful early finisher work

10 creative and silly summer-themed writing prompts designed to make the end of the school year fun and engaging. Send your students into summer break with an activity they’ll enjoy, featuring 10 printable or digital prompts focused on summer vacation, field day, and end-of-year fun.