What I Did This Summer Worksheet

The what I did this summer worksheet has become one of our favorite ways to ease back into writing after a long break.

I’ve used it with my son every August. It’s simple, open-ended, and actually gets him talking (and writing) about more than just “it was hot.”

Whether he’s remembering a road trip or just all the watermelon he ate, this one page free summer printable helps capture those little moments before they fade.

Perfect for back to school or just reflecting on a season well spent.

Colorful summer-themed worksheet titled "What I Did This Summer," partially filled out with the name "Freddie" and dated "07/27/24." The worksheet includes prompts like "I went to the…", "I read…", "I spent time with…", "I played…", "I learned how to…", "I had fun doing…" and "I visited… with my family." Small icons next to each line depict matching activities, and a yellow pencil rests diagonally across the sheet.

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Summer Reflection Worksheet

This printable writing prompt uses simple prompts to help kids reflect on their break in a way that feels personal and fun.

My son always surprises me with what he remembers. Sometimes it’s a new book he read, other times it’s a random water balloon fight.

The questions are open enough to work for any age, whether they want to write about where they went, who they spent time with, or the new things they learned.

From games played to family trips, it’s a chance to turn memories into meaningful writing without feeling like an assignment.

Uncolored version of a “What I Did This Summer” worksheet, placed on a white surface with a yellow pencil above it, a box of Crayola crayons to the right, and a colorful fabric with ice cream illustrations and “Red, White & Cool” text on the left. The worksheet includes prompts for children to fill out their summer activities, such as where they went, what they read, who they spent time with, and more.

What’s Included:

At the top of the page, there’s space for kids to write their name and the date. Below that, they’ll find seven simple prompts, each inside its own box with a small image to color, making it easy to turn this into a keepsake or creative writing piece.

I went to the…. A chance to write about places they visited
I read…. Space to share books, comics, or magazines
I spent time with… A prompt for friends or family memories
I played… From games to sports, anything active or fun
I learned how to… A spot to write about new skills or discoveries
I had fun doing… Their favorite part of the break
I visited…with my family. Perfect for family outings or vacations

Educational Benefits

This worksheet is a great way to get kids writing again. It helps them organize their thoughts and ease back into full sentences.

It also gives them space to think about what they actually enjoyed, whether it was learning something new, spending time with family, or just having fun.

The open-ended prompts make it easy to add drawings or extra details, which keeps things flexible for different ages and writing levels.

Writing about their own experiences also helps kids build confidence in how they express themselves, without it feeling like schoolwork.

Top-down photo of a summer activity worksheet titled “What I Did This Summer,” featuring a list of writing prompts like “I went to the…”, “I read…”, and more. The name “Freddie” and the date “07/27/12” are filled in at the top, with a yellow pencil lying diagonally across the page. The scene also includes a box of Crayola crayons and part of a colorful fabric item in the corner.

More Summer-Themed Worksheets

If your kids enjoyed the what did you do over the summer worksheet, you might like these other summer-themed printables that keep learning light and fun.

Summer journal prompts – Encourage kids to stretch their imaginations with fun, open-ended writing ideas.
Summer reading bingo – Make reading feel like a game with a bingo-style challenge perfect for all ages.
Summer reading worksheets – Help kids build consistent habits by tracking the books they read during the break.
Summer word scramble – Boost spelling skills with a fun puzzle using summer-themed words.
Ice cream math worksheets – Great for preschoolers learning addition and number recognition up to ten, with a playful twist.

Image with a title "Summer Reading Challenge" showcasing multiple reading challenges and bingo cards for different school levels, including High School, Middle School, Elementary School, and Early Childhood. The reading challenges are color-coded and offer various activities to encourage summer reading, while the bingo cards feature tasks such as "Read a book" to track progress.

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Last Updated on 9 June 2025 by Clare Brown