Looking for Engaging Summer ESY Activities?
Are you searching for fun, hands-on ESY preschool activities that keep young learners engaged over the summer? Especially around the 4th of July or while learning about camping? These interactive books and matching activities were made with special education in mind, and they’ve become a favorite among special ed teachers and SLPs alike!
Created for preschool and early elementary students with autism or other developmental disabilities, this summer-themed set is all about boosting participation through visual support and repetition.
What’s Included: Visual Books & Matching Fun
This resource is packed with summer-themed learning opportunities! You'll get:
3 Interactive Visual Books
- Going Camping
- Summertime Barbeque
- Colorful Fireworks Match
9 Themed Matching Activities
- 4th of July Match
- Put the marshmallow on the s’more
- Match the wacky tents
- Match the firework emotions
- Match the American flag shapes (x2)
- Match the fireworks
- Match the fireflies to the same color
- Count the marshmallows (1–3)
Each activity is visually engaging, easy to understand, and built for repetition—which means students can build skills while having fun!
Why Educators & SLPs Love This Resource
This set was designed for simplicity and effectiveness. So, if you’re in a classroom, speech therapy session, or working with your child at home, these activities:
- Support early learning and communication
- Reinforce basic concepts like colors, numbers, and shapes
- Encourage engagement through visual supports
- Help improve matching and categorization skills
Best of all? They’re low-prep and easy to integrate into your ESY plans or themed summer units.
“I enjoyed the fun themes in this packet along with it being able to be edited to use with students with special education needs. My students enjoyed the fun activities that were made with this resource.” -Ronni B.
Make Learning Stick—Literally!
To make the most of this resource, we recommend printing and laminating the materials. Add Velcro to create reusable activities that can stand up to frequent use in busy classrooms or therapy settings.
These interactive pieces are perfect for small group work, 1:1 instruction, or independent practice stations.
Great for Classrooms, Therapy, or Home
So, whether you're a special education teacher, preschool educator, speech-language pathologist, or parent, this set is a great way to make summer learning fun and meaningful. It’s ideal for ESY, thematic units, or anytime you want to bring a little red, white, and blue into your day.
“These were a superb purchase for ESY. I will also be using a few of them for our camping unit.” -Rebecca T.
Want More Matching Activities for Preschool Special Ed?
Finally, if you love this 4th of July and camping-themed resource, be sure to check out the rest of our matching activities for special education. From Summer to Halloween to Masks, we've got a theme for everyone. Each set is thoughtfully designed to support early learners while keeping things visual, interactive, and fun.
Grab your set here: 4th Of July & Camping Interactive Books
If you use visual supports in your classroom or home, you are going to want to sign up for this free Visual Supports Starter Set ASAP! Click here to have one sent to your inbox. Also, be sure to read more about visual supports and how they can help autistic children here.
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