Activity

Summer Fun...

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Extend learning through summer with these activity ideas! Individuals can choose one or all nine of the activities, which range from a summer reading goal to an examination of local insects (with accompanying story prompt). See the materials for an extra resource for supporting summer reading for kids.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Coordinate with the grade level teachers a year above or below you to create a requirement involving some of these summer activities
  • Hand this out during the last week of school to students or parents
Classroom Considerations
  • There aren't many supporting materials to go with these activities, but for the most part, they aren't necessary; you could create a few items to further encourage pupils to participate in the activities
  • You will find a nice resource for the summer reading portion in the materials, which lays out an eight-week literacy plan that you can provide for students and parents
Pros
  • Comes with a variety of different activities to choose from that are all fun, but still tap into skills pupils learn throughout the school year
  • The activities also encourage learners to go outside and explore
Cons
  • None