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Introduction

Welcome Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Helpful Family Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Weekly Activities

Week 1 Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Week 2 Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Week 3 Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Week 4 Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Week 5 Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Week 6 Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Week 7 Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Week 8 Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Week 9 Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Appendices

Appendix A: Activity Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Appendix B: Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Appendix C: Parent Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Table of Contents

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Introduction

What Does Your Rising Kindergartener Need to Know?

1 Begin sounding out simple words.

2 Identify and say rhyming words.

3 Recognize and name some upper- and lowercase letters.

4 Follow reading from left to right, and turn pages in order.

5 Use illustrations to retell stories, including important details (characters, setting, problem and solution).

6 Ask and answer questions about important details in a book.

7 Participate in conversations, offering opinions, ideas, and feelings.

8 Name and write numbers 1–20.

9 Count to 100 (by 1s and 10s).

0 Describe characteristics of shapes seen in their world (2-D and 3-D).

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Introduction

Don’t Push the Button by Bill Cotter

This fun, interactive book stars Larry the purple monster. There is only one rule for Larry—don’t push the button. Children will love the hands-on experience this story provides as Larry asks them to help him push the button when no one is looking. The silly consequences of pushing the button are sure to keep your child giggling.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

A hungry little caterpillar eats his way through plenty of fruit and various snacks like cheese, lollipops, and salami. This book is not only visually stimulating for children, but also helps introduce counting in an enjoyable way.

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

This beloved classic uses simple words and illustrations to clue readers into what is happening in the story. The rhyme, rhythm, and short, repeated words make it perfect for reading with your child. The moral, “you should try new things,” might just rub off on picky eaters.

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Explore the power of imagination in this story of a little boy named Max and his adventure to the land of the Wild Things. Winner of the Caldecott Medal, the beautiful and detailed illustrations make Max’s imagination come to life as he sets sail on a wild adventure and explores a new land.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems

This book will have your child (and you) laughing out loud, as a very determined pigeon tries to convince the reader to let him drive the bus. The simple but clever illustrations make each of the pigeon’s emotions come to life as he continues to try and persuade the reader. Have your child participate in the story by having him or her say “no” out loud to each of the pigeon’s requests. Your child will laugh aloud at the pigeon’s reactions to the constant “no” response to his many arguments for being able to drive the bus.

Top 5 Books to Read Aloud

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Week 1This week, let’s blast through summer learning loss by:

◆ practicing with letters of the alphabet

◆ reading and responding about pirates

◆ illustrating yummy treats

◆ creating dotted letters

◆ matching colors to numbers

◆ counting to ten

◆ saying shape names

◆ connecting the dots

◆ playing rhyme games


Week 1

Directions: Trace and write the letters.

Practice A and B

Directions: Color the Aa’s red. Color the Bb’s blue.

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Week 1

Directions: Listen to an adult read the story. Then, talk about the questions.

X Marks the Spot

“Argh!” yells Captain Max. “Where is my treasure box?”

“Try the map,” says Polly. “X marks the spot!”

Just then, the wind blows. The X on the map is gone.

“The X isn’t a treasure. It’s a crumb!” says Polly.

“Argh!” cries Max.

1 Who is in the story?

2 Where does the story happen?

3 What happens in the story?


Week 1

Directions: Draw a treat. Trace the word. Share your drawing.

Favorite Treat

What did you draw? Why did you draw that? What details can you add?

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Introduction

What Does Your Rising First Grader Need to Know?

1 Read grade-level books more fluently.

2 Know how to read and spell sight words.

3 Write complete sentences while focusing on capitalization and punctuation.

4 Know how to count up to 100 and be able to read and write the numbers.

5 Add and subtract numbers up to 20.

6 Add and subtract larger numbers without regrouping.

7 Observe and describe things using sight, taste, touch, sound, and smell.

8 Understand habitats for different living things.

9 Understand the responsibilities of being a good citizen.

0 Know the holidays in the United States and the symbols that represent the holidays.


Introduction

A Trip to a Museum

Your first stop should be the gift shop. Have your child pick out five postcards of artifacts or paintings in the museum. Then, as you visit the museum, your child should be on the lookout for the five items he or she chose. It’s an individual scavenger hunt! (Postcards usually have a bit of information about the pictured item to help you find it.) If he or she finds all five, you can celebrate the great accomplishment! Plus, your child gets to keep the postcards as memories of the day.

A Trip to a National Park

The National Park Service has a great program called Junior Rangers. Be sure you check in with the rangers at the visitors’ center to see what tasks your child can complete to earn a Junior Ranger patch and/or certificate. Before you travel to the park, your child can also go to the WebRangers site (http://www.nps.gov/webrangers/) and check out your vacation spot, play games, and earn virtual rewards!

A Trip to a Zoo

Before your trip, create a Zoo Bingo card. Include various characteristics that your child should look for (for example, a warm-blooded animal, an animal with feathers, an animal from Africa, etc.). Bring the Zoo Bingo card and a small clipboard with you. As you spend the day exploring, have your child write or draw the name of one animal that fits each category you come across. An animal should only be used for one category/box (for example, a lion cannot be used for both a warm-blooded animal and an animal from Africa). When he or she gets bingo, celebrate the great accomplishment!

A Trip to a Library

Help your child discover new books. First, ask your child what his or her favorite type of story is. For example, “Do you like funny stories or adventure stories better?” Then, choose at least three books that fit that topic or interest. Read the story aloud with your child. As you read, ask your child to explain how the pictures match the text.

A Trip to a Farmers Market

Farmers markets are great places to learn about different fruits and vegetables. Ask your child to help you find the colors of the rainbow. At each fruit or vegetable stand, ask your child to locate one color from the rainbow. Then, explain what the fruit or vegetable is and the different types of recipes it can be used in. For example, a red tomato can be used for ketchup, pizza, pasta sauce, etc.

Top 5 Family Field Trips


Week 1This week, let’s blast through summer learning loss by:

◆ saying rhyming words

◆ responding to a text about the beach

◆ writing a letter about wanting a pet

◆ drawing a symmetrical leaf

◆ filling jars with dots

◆ counting cars and dogs

◆ solving a problem about pies

◆ connecting dots

◆ playing a math game


Week 1

Directions: Name the picture in each box. Circle the picture that rhymes.

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Rhyme Time

Which parts of rhyming words sounds the same?


Week 1

Directions: Read the text. Then, answer the questions below.

Beach Day

Sammy and I race to find seashells. We look in the sand and sea. I spot a shell on the shore. I run! Sammy does, too. We giggle as we play tug-of-war in the waves.

1 Which question helps you learn what a shore is?

A Who is in this story?

B What is a shore?

C What does spot mean?

2 Who is Sammy?

A a dog

B a cat

C a child



INTRODUCTION

What Does Your Rising Second Grader Need to Know?

1 Use common vowel teams (ea, ee, and ie) for reading.

2 Read literary texts such as folktales, fairy tales, and classic myths.

3 Write various texts such as letters and book reports.

4 Add and subtract numbers up to 20.

5 Understand what place value is.

6 Know time and money and how they relate to the real world.

7 Understand the life cycles of plants and animals.

8 Know that materials come in different forms such as solids, liquids, and gases.

9 Understand time lines and important heroes.

0 Know why important buildings, statues, and monuments are associated with state and national history.


WebsitesCoolmath-Games.com

http://www.coolmath-games.com

This site focuses on improving mathematics skills through fun games, puzzles, mazes, and exercises.

Funbrain

http://www.funbrain.com/kidscenter.html

Fun, arcade-style games covering a variety of concepts at all grade levels make this a great website for busy families.

AppsKids Fruit Shots—Maths Addition by TharSoft Labs

This app includes fun interactive addition games and will help your child practice adding single- and two-digit numbers.

Chicktionary by Soap Creative

This fun word game challenges players to unscramble letters to find different words.

KenKen Classic by KenKen Puzzle

This clever twist on Sudoku requires kids to solve math problems and use logical thinking.

Top 5 Family-Friendly Apps and WebsitesINTRODUCTION


Week 1This week, blast through summer learning loss by:

◆using past tense verbs

◆answering questions about bodies of water

◆writing a narrative

◆creating a postcard about space

◆solving a hundreds chart puzzle

◆making fractions with pizza slices

◆using pictures to solve a problem

◆decoding symbols to identify biomes

◆solving addition and subtraction equations


Week 1

Directions: Rewrite each sentence to show past tense. Hint: The underlined words need to be changed.

Words in Action

1 Jack will go to the farm.

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2 Jack packs a bag.

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3 Jack will ride a pony.

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4 He sees a cow.

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5 He has a lot of fun.

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Directions: Write your own sentence with a past tense verb. Circle the verb.

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Jack went to the farm.


Week 1

Directions: Write about a time when something tasted different than you expected. Include details about the food item, such as describing what it looked like and how it tasted.

Hmmm, That Tasted Different . . .

Draw a picture that goes with your writing.

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Author Wendy Conklin


Introduction

What Does Your Rising Third Grader Need to Know?

1 Use root words, prefixes, and suffixes to identify new words.

2 Understand figurative language such as similes and metaphors.

3 Use resources such as the Internet and nonfiction books to conduct research.

4 Multiply and divide numbers within 100.

5 Understand fractions.

6 Calculate area and perimeter of two-dimensional shapes.

7 Know how the water cycle works.

8 Understand that Earth and other planets orbit the sun, and that the moon orbits Earth.

9 Know about civic life and politics.

0 Understand selective societies in various continents.


Introduction

I’m Going on a Picnic Memory GameStart off by saying, “I’m going on a picnic, and I’m bringing . . .” and follow it with an item that starts with the letter A, such as apples. The next player repeats what the first person says and adds on a B item. For example, “I’m going on a picnic, and I’m bringing apples and bananas.” Continue until you complete the entire alphabet. The first person to forget one of the previous items is out. Feel free to adjust the leniency with younger players.

Fortunately/UnfortunatelyBegin the game by saying the first a sentence for a story. Then, take turns adding to the story by alternating between the uses of fortunately and unfortunately. For example, you might start the story by saying, “Amanda went to the zoo one sunny afternoon.” The next person would continue the story with, “Unfortunately, the zoo had been taken over by a group of wild monkeys.” The next person would add, “Fortunately, Amanda had just graduated from a monkey-training class.” Continue alternating between unfortunate and fortunate events.

License Plate MultiplicationCall out the numbers on a license plate and see who can multiply them the fastest! Select two numbers from a license plate and multiply them. You can increase the difficulty by combining the numbers into two-digit numbers. For example, if the license plate number reads 1ABC234, players could multiply 12 × 3, 13 × 2, 12 × 4, or even 12 × 34. The person who is the first to answer correctly gets a point. The first person to reach 10 points wins! The total can be varied depending on the length of the car ride.

Who Am I?Think of an important person in history. Give your child a clue about the person’s identity by revealing a characteristic, important date, or an event. For example, you could say, “I was president of the United States.” Then, answer yes/no questions to give clues about the person’s identity. Your child might ask, “Were you the first president of the United States?” Keep answering yes/no questions until the person’s identity is guessed correctly.

Yes/No Critical-Thinking QuestionsMany verbal games can be played with yes/no questions. Take any game that is traditionally a guessing game (for example, Guess My Number) and make it a yes/no question game. You say, “I’m thinking of a number from 1 to 200.” The children have to ask you yes/no questions with math vocabulary. They might say, “Is the number prime?” If the child asks a question without using math vocabulary, don’t answer the question. And definitely don’t answer if they just take guesses!

Top 5 Games to Play in the Car


Week 1This week, blast through summer learning loss by: ◆connecting collective nouns

◆responding to an article about a game

◆writing about trains

◆designing a chair

◆writing three-digit numbers

◆practicing money math problems

◆writing expressions

◆making a historical grocery list

◆using speed to add card values


Week 1

Directions: Draw a line to connect each collective noun with its group.

A collective noun is a word that names a group of people, places, or things.

1 block cards

2 bed flowers

3 deck houses

4 clump dirt

5 team water

6 swarm bees

7 wave pancakes

8 stack horses

Name These Groups


Week 1

Directions: Read the text. Then, answer the questions.

Hop to It!

Here’s how to play a fun game called Sack Race. Make two lines about 20 feet (6 meters) apart. One is the start line. One is the finish line. You can use sticks or pieces of rope to make the lines. Have all players line up at one line. Give each player a burlap bag. Each player must step inside the bag and hold on to the top of it. Have someone shout, “Get ready! Get set! Go!” All players must hop to the finish line. The first one to reach it is the winner.

1 List three things you need to play Sack Race.

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2 Why did the author write about a sack race?

Ato explain how to play the game

Bto explain what a burlap bag is for

Cto explain how to win the race


Week 1

Directions: Read about trains in the early 1800s. Then, write at least three sentences telling how trains have changed over time.

Trains were first used in the early 1800s. They were not like trains today. The cars were like wagons. Horses pulled the cars along the tracks.

In 1830, a new train was made. This train was powered by steam. After this, many railways were made. Most were short-run tracks. This means the tracks were not very long. They carried people from place to place. They carried mail and freight, too.

Later, long railways were made. Trains could travel across the country. The trains had beds on them. This made long trips easier for passengers.

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Trains

Author Wendy Conklin, M.A.


1 Write different types of paragraphs with topic sentences, supporting details, and closing sentences.

2 Analyze multiple types of texts.

3 Use reading strategies to understand complex texts.

4 Add, subtract, and compare fractions and decimals.

5 Multiply multi-digit numbers by two-digit numbers.

6 Use long division for dividing a multi-digit number by a one-digit number.

7 A general overview of themes in life, earth, and physical science.

8 Use data to answer questions about objects and organisms.

9 Your state’s history, including major events.

0 American Indian tribes that lived in your state.

What Does Your Rising Fourth Grader Need to Know?

INTRODUCTION


Science Fun for Everyone—Lava Lamp

http://www.sciencefun.org/kidszone/experiments/lava-lamp/

Learn about different densities of oil and water in this fun experiment.

Science Fun—Fizzing and Foaming

http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/homeexpts/FIZZFOAM.html

Learn about chemical reactions as you watch a liquid froth overflow.

Science Fun—Candy Chromatography

http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/homeexpts/candy.htm

Learn about the dyes used in the common candies you enjoy.

Science Bob—Make a Paperclip Float

https://sciencebob.com/make-a-paperclip-float/

Learn about surface tension in this mind-boggling experiment.

Science Bob—How to Make Slime

http://sciencebob.com/make-some-starch-slime-today/

Learn about solids and liquids as you make your own substance.

Top 5 Family Science LabsINTRODUCTION



◆using adjectives to describe new ice cream flavors

◆responding to an article about a spy

◆writing a character description

◆creating a wanted poster

◆solving triple-digit addition problems

◆writing fractions

◆solving word problems with equations

◆using clues to order planets

◆using speed to solve multiplication problems


Week 1

Directions: You are creating three new ice cream flavors, and you must assign names to each of them. Write a description for each new flavor using adjectives, sensory words, and figurative language. Illustrate your triple-scoop ice cream cone to accurately represent your three new flavors.

Three Scoops, Please!

Flavor #1

Description: ____________________

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Flavor #2

Description: ____________________

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Flavor #3

Description: ____________________

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Illustration


Week 1

Directions: Read the text. Then, answer the questions.

To Spy or Not to Spy?

The White Mouse

Have you ever thought about being a spy? Nancy Wake had not planned to be a spy. She lived in France during World War II. France was under the control of Germany. Nancy and her husband were very rich. They used their money to help airmen escape. Nancy wanted to help more. She was very good at disguises. And she was very hard to catch. Her name became the White Mouse.

Things got worse in France. Nancy had to escape to Spain. She was caught during one try. But she was let go. She tried again and got to Great Britain. She worked as a nurse. She was really getting ready to parachute back into France. She wanted to help organize people and fight against the Germans. She even led raids against the Germans.

Nancy was thrilled when the war ended. Then, she learned about her husband. He had stayed in France. He was captured and killed. He paid the ultimate price for helping the French people.

1 Why does Nancy Wake become a spy?

AShe wants to fight the Germans.

BShe likes wearing disguises.

CShe lives in France.

2 Why do you think the title is “The White Mouse”?

Abecause Nancy likes mice

Bbecause Nancy is hard to catch

Cbecause spies are called by animal names


Week 1

Directions: Imagine you are writing a story about a spy. On the inside of the head, write five words that describe your character. On the outside of the head, write five words that describe feelings your character has.

Challenge: Write a summary sentence about your character using at least one detail listed inside the head and one detail listed outside the head.

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Traits and Feelings

Author Wendy Conklin, M.A.


Introduction

1 Identify morals and themes in various types of texts.

2 Identify and describe conflict, climax, resolution, and character development in stories.

3 Understand parts of words, including root words, prefixes, and suffixes.

4 Add and subtract fractions and decimals to hundredths.

5 Divide large numbers by multi-digit numbers using long division.

6 Understand coordinate planes and ordered pairs.

7 Know about bacteria and other major domains of life.

8 Understand solids, liquids, and other states of matter.

9 Know about the history of the United States, including the 13 colonies, the American Revolution, and the Civil War.

0 Learn about the states in the United States and their capitals.

What Does Your Rising Fifth Grader Need to Know?


Introduction

General Skills

◆ Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep. Children this age need 9–11 hours of sleep each night. Even in the summer, establish bedtime routines that involve relaxing activities, such as taking a warm shower or reading.

◆ Help your child become organized and responsible. Have places for your child to keep important things. Take time to set up a schedule together. Use a timer to keep track of time spent on different activities.

Reading Skills

◆ Set a reading time for the entire family at least every other day. You can read aloud or read silently. Help your child choose books that are at comfortable reading levels and interesting to him or her.

◆ After reading, be sure to talk to your child about what they’ve read. Ask questions about the characters, the plot, and the setting. Encourage your child to share details from the books.

Writing Skills

◆ Encourage your child to write emails, texts, or letters to friends and family members who live near and far.

◆ Have your child create an online blog or keep a diary/journal about activities he or she is doing during time off from school.

Mathematics Skills

◆ Have your child estimate measurements while out in the community. For example: This menu is about 8 inches wide. About how wide do you think the table is?

◆ Involve your child in cooking dinner. This is a great way to teach about fractions as well as liquid and dry units of measure.

Things to Do as a Family



◆using relative pronouns

◆summarizing a story

◆writing a story

◆designing a T-shirt

◆ordering numbers

◆calculating area

◆using estimation to solve problems

◆using clues to learn about explorers

◆multiplying with number cubes


Week 1

Directions: Complete each sentence with the correct relative pronoun.

It’s All Relative!

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun, such as he, me, or we.

A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause, which gives more information about a noun.

There are five relative pronouns: that, which, who, whom, and whose.

1 The letter ____________ you gave me was very thoughtful and kind.

2 Babe Ruth, ____________ is still considered one of the greatest athletes in all of American sports, will never be forgotten.

3 A fifth grader, ____________ main job is to work hard in school, is still learning how to be responsible.

4 Ramona ordered the chocolate cake, ____________ is why her sister made the same choice.

5 The library was full of students, almost all of ____________ were looking for research books for their reports that are due on Friday.

6 My favorite pizza topping is pepperoni, ____________ was the most popular response in the class survey.


Week 1

Directions: Read the passage. Then, answer the questions.

A Visit with Penguins

1 Write one to two sentences to summarize the passage.

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2 What do you think will happen next? Why?

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One of the penguins was ready to play. He waddled up the icy hill as fast as he could. Then, he flopped onto his stomach and slid down. Some of the penguins were eating lunch. They swallowed the fish as quickly as the zookeeper could empty the big buckets of food. A few of the penguins were sleeping quietly.

The children watched the penguins for a long time. When it was time to leave the exhibit, all the children were sad to go. Many of the children liked the penguin exhibit best.


Week 1

Directions: Finish the story below. Include descriptive words in your story. Use the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell) to add details.

Circus Balloon

A man from the circus filled the boy’s large, red balloon with helium and tied it to a long ribbon. The boy held the ribbon tightly in his hand and walked over to see the enormous gray elephant. All of a sudden, a brisk wind . . .

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SB K_5 Sampler