Summer Safety for Elementary Students

The end of the school year is a whirlwind. Between field days, classroom cleanouts, and student emotions running high, it can feel impossible to squeeze in one more lesson. But there’s one topic that’s always worth making time for: summer safety.

Whether students are heading to summer camp, staying home with older siblings, or riding bikes around the neighborhood, they need clear, simple safety reminders before they leave your classroom.

Let’s walk through how to teach summer safety in a way that is meaningful for students and easy for you.

Why Summer Safety Matters

Kids are about to have a lot more independence. A quick lesson now can go a long way in helping them make safe choices later. When we teach summer safety, we’re giving them tools to stay safe with and without adult supervision.

But for the lesson to work, it has to be something they remember. That’s where engagement comes in.

Five Key Summer Safety Topics to Cover

These are the must-teach areas I include in my summer safety lessons:

1. Water Safety — pools, beaches, and sprinklers

2. Sun Safety — sunscreen, hydration, and taking breaks
   

3. Stranger Safety — what to do if approached or feeling unsafe

4. Outdoor and Bike Safety — helmets, rules of the road, and playing safely

5. Technology and Internet Safety — making good choices with screens

My Summer Safety Classroom Lesson covers all five of these topics through simple scenarios and interactive sorting slides. It is ready to go with no prep required and works for classroom lessons, small groups, or individual check-ins.

🖱️ Take a look at the Summer Safety Lesson here

Make It Fun with a Summer Safety Game Show

The more fun students have, the more they remember. The Summer Safety Bundle includes a quiz-style game show that lets kids compete, problem-solve, and reflect on safe and unsafe choices in a playful way. It’s great for whole-group review and easy to use on Google Slides or PowerPoint.

The bundle also includes Summer Safety color-by-code pages. These are perfect for early finishers or quiet review time.

🎉 Check out the Summer Safety Bundle here

Tips to Help Summer Safety Stick

Here are a few ways to make your summer safety lesson even more effective:

• Use real-life scenarios or student role-play
• Ask open-ended questions and encourage reflection
• Keep visuals simple and clear
• Send home a quick note or summary to families

A Simple Way to End the Year Strong

Summer safety is one of those lessons that can make a real difference for students. You don’t need to spend hours prepping or come up with something brand new. With the right tools, you can end the year with a lesson that is fun, effective, and meaningful.