Summer Resources
- READ BOOKS everyday! It is important that your child practices reading "just right books" (not too frustrating) about 20 minutes daily.
- Read aloud or LISTEN to more complex books (e.g. chapter books) to develop vocabulary and listening comprehension skills.
- Develop automaticity with numbers and math facts by playing CARDS, DICE, and other BOARD GAMES.
- Remember that a strong, healthy body with well-developed physical skills often correlates with a strong and well-developed mind. Find opportunities for your child to develop GROSS & FINE MOTOR SKILLS: running, bike-riding, swimming, climbing, cutting, drawing, etc.
- Practice WRITING by keeping a summer journal. Allow your child the freedom to record and create; however, for a rising 2nd grader, gentle reminders to use accurate spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are OK.
- Work on ATTENTION and COOPERATION, especially with following 3- to 5-step directions quickly. "Please go get your shoes, put them on, and meet me outside."
- Practice good MANNERS, like "please," "thank you," "excuse me."
- Talk about SOCIAL SKILLS, like sharing, taking turns, positive words, and handling frustration or anger.
- Help your child be INDEPENDENT and take RESPONSIBILITY: clean up messes, tie his/her shoes, get his/her own snacks, and help with simple household shores.
- Use SCREEN TIME productively. Use the
Online App Instructions and Resources
that we have used during the school year; they should work most of the summer!