Ready Made for Second Grade!

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.

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I broke down each component of the packet so that parents have a full understanding of what each activity was intended for.

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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! image

You’ll also find a fun reading incentive reward system and a summer bingo activity reward system (which includes a cute coupon book).

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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.

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And, these fun summer journals (with writing prompts):

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You’ll also find two math fluency booklets (one for addition and one for subtraction):

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And, lots of reading organizers (with reading question cards) that will pair perfectly with any book: imageimage

image image I plan on making a baggy full of these resources for each of my students! I LOVE gallon-sized bags. They are so useful! image You can find all of these resources (plus lots more) at my TPT Shop. Click on the cover below to go grab this!

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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. image

19 Comments

  1. Lori Rosenberg
    May 5, 2013

    I 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
    luvyorkies@gmail.com

  2. Mrs. Plum
    May 5, 2013

    This is amazing! I'd love to give it to my mentor, who teaches first!

    sarahplumitallo @ gmail.com!

  3. Delighted
    May 5, 2013

    Looks awesome!

    imgoingfirst@gmail.com

  4. Mrs. Giles
    May 5, 2013
  5. Mrs. Griffith
    May 5, 2013

    Oh my word! This is SOOOO gosh darn cute and handy. Loving it!!

    Lindsay
    For the Love of First Grade
    lnjgriffith@gmail.com

  6. Mrs Cupcake
    May 5, 2013

    I love this Lyndsey!! Can't wait to use it! 🙂
    ❤Teri
    A Cupcake for the Teacher

  7. I love how you copied the pages on colored paper! Totally stealing that idea!!!

  8. Lauren Perkins
    May 5, 2013

    LOVE this! 🙂

  9. Gladys
    May 6, 2013

    LOVE this! Both of you are incredibly talented! 🙂

    Gladys
    http://teachinginhighheels.blogspot.com

  10. Jeanne Bergeron
    May 6, 2013

    Love it! Cute way to reinforce concepts during the summer.

    Jeanne J28ber@gmail.com

  11. This 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.

  12. Miss Trayers
    May 7, 2013

    A really great idea! I think my kiddos would really enjoy that.

    NotJustChild'sPlay

  13. Laura Boriack
    May 10, 2013

    Wow, this would save me a TON of time and energy! Awesome!
    Laura
    Over the 1st Grade Rainbow

  14. Christina
    May 23, 2013

    This 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!

    cricket13132002@aol.com

  15. Charlotte Moya
    May 28, 2013

    I 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
    charlottemoya@gmail.com

  16. The Fantastic Frogs
    June 17, 2013

    I 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

  17. MOM1105
    February 20, 2014

    this is exactly what I was looking for!

  18. Renea!
    May 17, 2014

    I 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?

  19. Jennifer Pineda
    June 1, 2014

    I bought this product on TPT. I was wondering what kind of bags you used to put all the packet?

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