Summer Theme Preschool/Pre-K Math and Literacy Centers

Say so long to boring summer review and hello to playful, sunshine-filled learning fun! ☀️ With over 25 hands-on activities, the Summer Theme Preschool/Pre-K Math & Literacy Centers are here to make those hot days feel easy, breezy, and packed with purposeful play!

This vibrant set is low-prep, full of cheerful summer themes like ice cream, beach balls, and seashells, and designed to build early math and literacy skills with tons of movement, matching, and hands-on exploration. Whether you’re in a classroom, homeschooling, or working with little learners who need extra support, this pack will help you keep learning cool all summer long. 😎

🌍 Spanish Version Included:

Every activity in this pack is also included in Spanish—perfect for bilingual classrooms, dual-language programs, and ELL students! 🇪🇸
You’ll receive a separate, full-color PDF with all text translated, so you can choose the version that best fits your students' needs.

Included In: 

This pack is included in the Preschool Math & Literacy Themed Bundle. 

*Do Not Purchase Both

🌴 What’s Inside:

A bright and engaging collection of summer-themed centers to strengthen foundational math and literacy skills—while your kids feel like they’re just having fun!

MATH ACTIVITIES:

• Summer Number Mats 1–20 – Use play dough, mini erasers, or markers to build numbers and ten-frames (two styles: blank & guided).

• Counting to 10 Puzzles – Support number recognition with ten-frame and array puzzles.

• Line-Up Puzzles (Count to 5 & 10) – Great for sequencing and problem-solving.

• Ten-Frame Cards – Build quantity and number understanding through hands-on filling.

• 2 Roll & Count Mats – Roll, write the number, and show it with manipulatives.

• Dice & Spinner Graphing Games – Add excitement to early graphing with fun themes.

• AB Pattern Activities (3 Levels) – Practice copying, continuing, and creating summer-themed patterns.

• 2-Piece Puzzles – Match numbers to ten-frames, arrays, and shapes.

• Shape Puzzles & Sorting – Build shape recognition and early sorting skills.

• Spin & Cover Games (5 options) – Work on numbers, shapes, and pictures with fun, low-prep gameboards.

• Tic-Tac-Toe – A classic game with a summer twist, perfect for strategic thinking!

LITERACY ACTIVITIES:

• Beginning Sound Match-Up – Match summer-themed images to their beginning sounds.

• Alphabet Matching Cards – Connect uppercase and lowercase letters in a visual way.

• Color Clip Cards – Practice identifying and matching colors with fine motor fun.

• Shape & Rhyme Matching Games – Build vocabulary and cognitive skills.

• Missing Number Cards – Boost number sequencing and visual scanning.

• Line Tracing Cards – Strengthen pre-writing and fine motor development.

• Alphabet, Number & Shape Tracing Cards – Use dry-erase markers or finger tracing in sensory trays.

• Visual Discernment Cards ("What doesn’t belong?") – Build critical thinking through categorizing.

• Trace, Write & Draw the Room – Encourage movement while reinforcing vocabulary!

• Summer BINGO – 25 boards included for a full class of playful vocabulary review.

🖨️ Easy Prep Tips:

• Print on cardstock and laminate for durability.

• Store small games in zip-top bags or photo boxes.

• Use dry-erase markers or play dough for repeated use.

🎯 Skills Targeted:

• Counting & number sense (1–20)

• Alphabet and beginning sounds

• Fine motor and pre-writing

• Matching & sorting

• Graphing & data collection

• AB patterning

• Visual discrimination

• Vocabulary building

• Turn-taking & gameplay

💛 Perfect For:

• Preschool & Pre-K Classrooms – Create ready-to-go summer centers that build skills through play.

• Homeschoolers – Keep learning light and fun while avoiding screen time burnout.

• Special Education – Great for 1:1 work or small groups with clear visuals and hands-on components.

• ELL Support – Reinforce new vocabulary through playful repetition and matching.

• RTI & Early Intervention – Target key skills in a developmentally appropriate, differentiated way.

📥 Download Info:

This is a digital download—no physical product will be shipped.

Your files will be available:

• Immediately after purchase on the “Thank You” page

• In your confirmation email

• Anytime in your account dashboard: https://lifeovercsstore.com/account