Summer 2017 Practice

Hello!  I've had several ask for ideas on what to work on over the summer.  I've included a few ideas! If I think of more I will add to list :)

Reading

Links to book lists at different levels. Reminder: The reading level that is listed on the report card is your child's instructional level.

Levels C-I

Levels H-M

Level L-P

Make Reading and Writing Fun!  Make a couple choices a week! 

1. Read 20 minutes out of your book bag/box
2. If you are in a book club, read your assignment and jot a thought to share
3. Have a family member read aloud to you or take turns reading to each other
4. Look at the writing you’ve done lately and set some goals.  Write them down and keep them next to you when you write
5. Write a book recommendation for a friend or family member
6. Call a family member and tell him or her about your reading or writing goals
7. Help write a grocery list
8. Write a poem for someone
9. Read book reviews online and make a list of “must-reads”
10. Find a friend and read the same book.  Set goals and make a plan to chat
11. Have a “reading marathon” - gather up a bunch of books, magazines and or newspapers, and read until you need to stop
12. Spend time writing a mystery/fantasy/historical fiction/sci fi/realistic fiction story
13. Draw a picture and write labels and give it to a friend or family member
14. Make a comic strip
15. Read a video game “cheat” book
16. Read and follow the directions for a game
17. Research something for your family
18. Write a letter to convince someone to do or think something
19. Write a survey question and ask people their opinion and then use this in a piece of writing
20. Read and follow a recipe
21. Write a “how-to” for someone in your family or a friend
22. Reread your favorite picture book
23. Read a story to a sister or brother
24. Read a story to someone on the phone
25. Write a play
26. Take a scene from your book and write a script
27. Write a letter to a friend or family member that lives far away
28. Write questions and interview someone.  Take notes during your interview!
29. Plan a trip (real or made-up) by researching places to go, things to see, and how you’ll get there
30. Read to a pet or stuffed animal

Math

Math Facts! It is important to continue to practice math facts through 20. This will be very helpful for second grade math. Flash cards are the best way to practice these.

Our math workbooks are coming home and they are a great resource to see the variety of work that we have done over the past school year.  Writing your own story problems could be fun!  Also, having your child explain to you how they know that their answer is correct will help with their understanding.

Here are a few helpful math links

Math Worksheets

Games

Have Fun :) 

I hope that all students have a fun and exciting summer.  They have all worked very hard the past 9 months and deserve a relaxing break! I look forward to hearing about their growth in second grade!