Parents, research shows that students that continue reading and participating in learning activities don’t lose information over the summer - preventing the “Summer Slide’ that can happen when children do not keep their brains active over the summer!
Here are some things that you can use this summer to help keep your child/ren climbing up that learning ladder!
Kindergarten - But not just for Kindergarten!
Encourage parents to play games with kids over the summer. Here are some examples of games that will maintain mathematical thinking in fun ways.
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First through Fifth Grade -
The SUMMER MATH CHALLENGE- The Summer Math Challenge is a FREE math skills maintenance program based on grade-level standards that help prepare students for college and careers. The program is targeted to students who have just completed grades 1 through 8 and is designed to help kids retain math skills learned during the previous school year. From June 19th through July 28th parents will receive daily emails with fun activities and links to educational resources. When the program ends parents can print an award certificate to celebrate their child's summer math accomplishment! Click HERE (https://tinyurl.com/nxtyqc4) for the flyer!
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Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program - In addition to Forest Lake’s Summer Reading Challenge (https://tinyurl.com/lkclnwu), you can participate read 8 books, fill out Barnes and Noble’s reading simple reading log, and get a free book from B&N.
Kids Earn a Free Book:The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books of your own choosing and earn a FREE book, simply by following these three easy steps:
1. Read any eight books this summer and record them in your Summer Reading Journal (English - https://tinyurl.com/ln5rqg9) or Español - https://tinyurl.com/kfk24w2). Tell us which part of the book is your favorite, and why.
2. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between May 16th and September 5th, 2017. Find a Store (http://stores.barnesandnoble.com/)
3. Choose your FREE reading adventure from the book list featured on the back of the journal.
Greg Tang Math Challenge
What? A math challenge game board for students to complete over the summer, using the online games and books at GregTangMath.com.
Prizes? Individual students will win prizes from Greg Tang Math. All students who complete the challenge earn a certificate of achievement.
Who? Kids in grades K-6 and above can participate in the challenge.
When? Starting May 17th, ending September 8th, 2017. Entry form due by September 13th, 2017. Prize winners announced on Friday September 15th, 2017
How? Print the grade level game board. After the game board is completed, enter student names for the drawing. See the full instructions at Greg Tang Math Summer Challenge.
Why? Students learn and practice math skills during summer break! Students can win prizes! It is FUN!
Prizes? Individual students will win prizes from Greg Tang Math. All students who complete the challenge earn a certificate of achievement.
Who? Kids in grades K-6 and above can participate in the challenge.
When? Starting May 17th, ending September 8th, 2017. Entry form due by September 13th, 2017. Prize winners announced on Friday September 15th, 2017
How? Print the grade level game board. After the game board is completed, enter student names for the drawing. See the full instructions at Greg Tang Math Summer Challenge.
Why? Students learn and practice math skills during summer break! Students can win prizes! It is FUN!
