Staying Academically Active throughout the summer
Elementary Students
Tips:
- Visit your local library to register for summer reading programs
- Sign up for summer incentive programs such as Pizza Hut’s Book it and Scholastic’s Summer Reading Challenge
- Visit local museums/zoos and research exhibits
- Consider your local parks and recreation for Nature Walks, Observatory Tours, and Aquariums
- Subscribe to magazines such as National Geographic, Highlights, DynoMath, etc.
- Encourage your child to read every day for at least 30 minutes
- Practice Math fluency facts using index cards or online sites
- Write every week with a summer journal
- Make learning a priority by setting aside time in your daily routine
- Teach kids to cook and bake, it will help them better understand measurement/fractions and following recipes
- Explore science by doing experiments at home
8 Weeks for Summer Success
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Summer Reading & Writing Activities
For our Super Students please complete the following activities:
Week 1: Celebrate Summer
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Read for 20-30 minutes daily |
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Learn with Technology- Log on to Achieve 3000, Smarty Ants, or IStation 2-3 a week for minimum of 20 minutes. |
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Week 2: Keep in Touch
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Read for 20-30 minutes daily |
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Learn with Technology- Log on to Achieve 3000, Smarty Ants, or IStation 2-3 a week for minimum of 20 minutes. |
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Week 3: Discover recipes for fun
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Learn with Technology- Log on to Achieve 3000, Smarty Ants, or IStation 2-3 a week for minimum of 20 minutes. |
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or gelatin (jello). Ask your parents if you can make dessert tonight. |
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Week 4: Travel the World
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and why. |
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Week 5: Enjoy the great outdoors.
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Read for 20-30 minutes daily |
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Week 6: Watch the skies
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Read for 20-30 minutes daily |
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Learn with Technology- Log on to Achieve 3000, Smarty Ants, or IStation 2-3 a week for minimum of 20 minutes. |
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phrase to your picture. |
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Week 7: Design something big
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Week 8: Honor summer’s end
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Read for 20-30 minutes daily |
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10 Fun Indoor Summer Projects
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/06/11/keep-learning-and-making-10-fun-indoor-summer-projects/
10 Outdoor Summer Learning Activities
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/06/08/10-awesome-outdoor-summer-learning-ideas/
Creative Ways to Stop Summer Brain
https://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/07/04/74-creative-ways-to-stop-summer-brain-drain/