Dear Parents,
Many of you have been asking about keeping up and making progress over the summer. Please see a
few ideas that may be of interest to keep skills sharp over the summer. Keeping it simple, reading, writing a journal of summer experiences and playing games are all great ways to keep thinking. But
once in a while on a rainy summer day, you may need some fresh ideas - so here you go! Have a great summer!
With joy,
Mrs. McCaslin
Getting Ready for 6th Grade A.K.A. Avoiding the “Summer Slump”
General link to lots of great ideas for parents (reading, writing, math):
Links to ideas for reading:
- Grades 6-8 Summer Reading Challenge Book List | Scholastic
- Multnomah County Library Summer program
- Washington County Library Summer Program
Links to ideas for writing:
- Summer journal ideas
- Writing prompts
- 40 Printable Writing Prompts for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders – Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls
- 5 Ways to Keep Your Students Writing All Summer Long | Scholastic
Links to ideas for math:
- Summer Math Packet - This one is my personal favorite because it’s printable, it offers
- links to instruction and an answer key.
https://www.montville.net/cms/lib/NJ01001247/Centricity/Domain/339/5%20to%206%20SUMMERpacket2.pdf
- Summer Math / Overview - photos of worksheets aren’t as high quality, but still useful.
- 5th to 6th Grade Summer Math Packet – Students – Park City Prep Charter School - no
- links, worksheets & answer key
https://www.montville.net/cms/lib/NJ01001247/Centricity/Domain/339/5%20to%206%20SUMMERpacket2.pdf