Hi Friends! The end of the year is just around the corner. Can you believe it? One of the biggest questions I get asked by parents during this time of year is, “What can I do during the summer to make sure my child retains everything he/she has learned this school year?” I created practice activities that I thought would be beneficial for students to work on over the summer in order for my students to be ready made for second grade! Included in this packet is a letter to parents/guardians explaining the importance of working on reading, writing, and math skills over the summer.
I broke down each component of the packet so that parents have a full understanding of what each activity was intended for.
This packet also includes a list of suggested books that are age-appropriate for students about to enter second grade. All of these books can be checked out at the library! I always encourage my parents to have their child sign up for their very own library card. This gives them some independence and makes reading even more exciting!
You’ll also find a fun reading incentive reward system and a summer bingo activity reward system (which includes a cute coupon book).
Some other fun components of the packet are these Common Core aligned review pages (which focus on reading foundational skills, writing, and mathematics). There are 18 review pages in all.
And, these fun summer journals (with writing prompts):
You’ll also find two math fluency booklets (one for addition and one for subtraction):
And, lots of reading organizers (with reading question cards) that will pair perfectly with any book:
I plan on making a baggy full of these resources for each of my students! I LOVE gallon-sized bags. They are so useful! You can find all of these resources (plus lots more) at my TPT Shop. Click on the cover below to go grab this!
Also, be sure to download this FREE 10 Free Learning Websites Sheet! I plan on adding this to the review packet I send home with my students. Click HERE to download or on the image below.
Lori Rosenberg
May 5, 2013I teach K-2 so I really need both of these! These both look totally incredible! You two are the BEST!
Ѽ Lori
Teaching With Love and Laughter
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Mrs. Plum
May 5, 2013This is amazing! I'd love to give it to my mentor, who teaches first!
sarahplumitallo @ gmail.com!
Delighted
May 5, 2013Looks awesome!
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Mrs. Giles
May 5, 2013Great Unit
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Mrs. Griffith
May 5, 2013Oh my word! This is SOOOO gosh darn cute and handy. Loving it!!
Lindsay
For the Love of First Grade
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Mrs Cupcake
May 5, 2013I love this Lyndsey!! Can't wait to use it! 🙂
❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
Miss Kindergarten
May 5, 2013I love how you copied the pages on colored paper! Totally stealing that idea!!!
Lauren Perkins
May 5, 2013LOVE this! 🙂
Gladys
May 6, 2013LOVE this! Both of you are incredibly talented! 🙂
Gladys
http://teachinginhighheels.blogspot.com
Jeanne Bergeron
May 6, 2013Love it! Cute way to reinforce concepts during the summer.
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Tales of a First Grade Teacher
May 6, 2013This is awesome!! I just put it on my wishlist for Tuesday's sale. Not only will I be doing this with my class, but for my son entering 2nd grade.
Miss Trayers
May 7, 2013A really great idea! I think my kiddos would really enjoy that.
NotJustChild'sPlay
Laura Boriack
May 10, 2013Wow, this would save me a TON of time and energy! Awesome!
Laura
Over the 1st Grade Rainbow
Christina
May 23, 2013This is wonderful! I am always looking for things at the end of the year for those students who need more practice. This would be perfect!
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Charlotte Moya
May 28, 2013I love that you posted this im a SAHM and looking for ways to prepare my child for school next year and avoid brain drain i would love a copy of this
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The Fantastic Frogs
June 17, 2013I currently teach Transitional Kindergarten, but am tutoring an incoming second grader this summer. I am so excited to use this packet with him! It literally has everything in a "nutshell" and is super kid and teacher friendly. LOVE it! Thanks so much!
Gloria
thefantasticfrogs.blogspot.com
MOM1105
February 20, 2014this is exactly what I was looking for!
Renea!
May 17, 2014I love this idea!!! Do you have it for kinders entering into 1st? If not could you tell me where you got your clipart so that I could make something similar for my kinder kiddos?
Jennifer Pineda
June 1, 2014I bought this product on TPT. I was wondering what kind of bags you used to put all the packet?