Summer 2019 Resources for Families
Launch the media gallery 1 playerDear Goessel Bluebird Families,
Below you'll find some summer resources to check out with your child/children! I hope you can take a few minutes to read through them, print and hang a few on the fridge to reference, and talk with your child about what simple reading and learning activities they’d like to try this summer.
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Istation login information, suggested calendar for use
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Reading Graph Log: Turn in log (even if it’s not filled completely) to Mrs. Miller in the fall for a prize!
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Book Reflection Sheets: Have your child choose 4 books they read this summer to reflect on with the prompts provided. Bring completed pages back to Mrs. Miller in the fall for a prize!
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A list of books to look for and read based on your child’s age
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Summer Activity Calendar
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Summer Adventure Tracker: Use it as a guide to explore new places and topics in person and with books!
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Articles for parents about summer learning:
Looking for yet another way to enjoy books together this summer? Watch and listen to books being read aloud by authors, celebrities, and regular ‘ol book lovers like you by going to YouTube and searching for the following channels:
Pick just a few of these activities that fit your family and interest your child. Check out the statistics I’ve included here about Summer Learning Loss (see picture); even short amounts of time spent together reading or doing educational activities can make a big difference and get your child off to a great start for next school year!
I hope you have a healthy, happy summer together as a family, and that it is filled with sunshine, laughter, playing outside, and lots and lots of reading! J
Sincerely,
Mrs. Miller
Title 1/ELL Teacher
USD 411 Goessel
