How do I prevent my child from sliding? Summer Slide How do I prevent my child from sliding?

What is Summer Slide? Summer Slide is what happens when the skills students learn during the school year are lost or forgotten over the summer. When kids don’t practice skills during the summer months, they can fall behind by the time school starts again.

Why is it so important to prevent Summer Slide? When children don’t read over the summer, they can fall 2 years behind by 5th grade. It’s always important to support your child’s learning at home, and over the summer.

How do I prevent Summer Slide?

Five Finger Rule for Right-fit Books Open the book and ask your child to read a page or two. for Right-fit Books Hold up a finger for each unknown word and say.. 1-You know all but one word. This book will be pretty easy for you. 2- “L” Stands for learning. This will be a good learning book for you. 3-4 “W” is for warning. This book may frustrate you and you may not enjoy it. 5- This means STOP. Time to look for another book you can enjoy by yourself.

Set Goals Go to the Library Read Every Day Make it fun!

Reading Fun!! WHAT to READ HOW to READ Read an eBook Read a comic book Read a chapter book Read a recipe Read a poem Read a joke book Read a menu Read a magazine Read a fairy tale Read close captioning on TV Read with a flashlight Read to a parent Read to a sibling/cousin Read to a pet Read outside Read at the public library Read to a stuffed animal Whisper read Read to a friend Read a book then watch the movie

Writing Fun!! WHAT to WRITE Write your schedule for the day Write a letter to a friend or family member Write directions on how to make something Write a postcard to someone Write the grocery list for your family Write a story about a summer adventure Write a menu for a family dinner Write about your favorite part of one of the books you read Write about a summer vacation or “staycation” Write a note to your next year’s teacher

Math Fun!! Use measuring cups and spoons when baking Estimate/Calculate grocery bill Discuss item prices and calculate the cost of multiple items Use dice to add, subtract, multiply, divide and make fractions Count change in pocket at the end of the day Measure 10 different items in your house using a ruler. Compare Calculate mileage on a trip Counting games Keep score for your favorite sports team

Other Fun!! SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Conduct an experiment Go on a nature walk and record your observations Create a rock collection and research what you find STEM – Invent/create something new Plant a seed and watch it grow. Keep photo journal of its progress. Visit a museum Create a family crest, flag or family tree Draw a map of a favorite place. Include a key. Try a food from another country. Visit a historical site or park. Video or photograph what you learn about history.

Free Websites and Apps   Pebblego.com Username: oland Password: school This is great for science and Social Studies content. Destiny Select your state and school then go! www.destinydiscover.com OverDrive Find the OverDrive link on the school media center’s webpage (under Academics) and use the following log in: Username: Student # Password: student initials + 6-digit birthday (first initial of first name, first initial of last name, then birthday) Dreambox: https://play.dreambox.com/login/qdrm/nftg school code is qdrm/nftg. Be a Dreambox Math Super-user! Log in to Dreambox every day at home using the same login that was used for the school year. http://www.storylineonline.net/

Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge The Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is a free online reading program for children. Join today and let’s set a new reading world record for this summer! Go to this website to register your child and start reading your favorite books and logging your minutes on the website. Login credentials will be sent by your child’s classroom teacher. www.scholastic.com/summer

Thank you for helping your child succeed!!