Enjoying a campfire is one of my favorite summer activities. My children enjoy it as well, especially if there are s'mores involved.

I couldn't resist creating several Campfire Activities for Kids with Free Printables for all to enjoy.

These activities and printables are perfect for ALL children in Montessori preschool and elementary classrooms, no matter a child's skills or abilities.

The campfire activities are a perfect introduction to different campfire concepts and are a great way to learn, practice, and review language and math concepts.

They are an excellent addition to a camping unit!

Campfire Activities for Kids with Free Printables

S'more Spelling Activity

There are so many different ways to practice spelling, but this is one of my youngest's favorites.

She checks each square to see if it matches the word at the top of the page. If it does match, she marks it with s'mores ingredients. 

If the word doesn't match the spelling of the word at the top of the page, she leaves it blank or draws an X through it.

I chose to use Golden Grahams, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips as markers in this activity to add an extra sensory experience to the activity.

Source: This printable is included in our Campfire Printable Pack.

S'mores Writing Strips

There are some kids who love to write. My youngest is one of those kids. 

These writing strips are a great way for every child to practice, whether they choose to trace or write on their own.

In this activity kids can practice writing the ingredients for s'mores!

Source: This printable is included in our Campfire Printable Pack.

S'mores Making Blue Series Language Activity

In this activity kids create s'mores by spelling words with ingredients.

There is a control provided if necessary. 

All words are Montessori blue series words, which means that they each include a short vowel sound and consonant blends.

Each word included in this activity is related to camping in some way.

 

Source: This printable is included in our Campfire Printable Pack.

Campfire Wood Addition Clip Cards

In this activity kids add wood to the pile, preparing for a campfire. 

The twig pieces are used as counters. 

Mini clothespins are used to mark answers.

I chose to focus on simple addition facts for my youngest, but many are included in the printable to enjoy.

Source: This printable is included in our Campfire Printable Pack.

S'mores Subtraction Clip Cards

In this activity kids use the white glass beads to cover up s'mores that are being subtracted from the problem. 

I like to tell my youngest she's covering up all of the s'mores she's eaten. Lol.

Kids then mark answers with the mini clothespins.

Source: This printable is included in our Campfire Printable Pack.

Types of Campfire Cooking Nomenclature Cards

Campfires can be used for cooking in so many different ways. This activity introduces children to multiple options.

I'm using these printables as simple nomenclature cards, but they can be used in others ways.

As extensions to this activity, we will be attempting to prepare food in each of the different ways presented on these cards.

Source: This printable is included in our Campfire Printable Pack.

Building a Campfire Activity

In this activity kids use the sticks (and stones) to build the "fires" that are in each picture. 

Several different types of fires are introduced through the cards in this activity.

The cards can also be used as simple nomenclature cards.

Source: This printable is included in our Campfire Printable Pack.

FREE Campfire Clip Cards

To further learn, practice, and review the types of campfires there are, we've created clip cards for kids.

These clip cards come with one set of control cards to use in case children need the extra help.

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