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Summer Reading Calendar {Free Printable}

Summer Reading Calendar {Free Printable}

By Kristin Orr As a fifth grade teacher, I am often asked by parents how to keep students engaged over the summer. That’s how I came up with this Summer Reading Calendar. In the school I work in, teachers are required to give summer homework; a brief yet meaningful assignment for both reading and math that aligns to what they’ve… Read More

Fun Ways to Prepare for Summer Learning

Fun Ways to Prepare for Summer Learning

Summer is around the corner! Many parents like to have a few things prepared for keep kids learning during the summer. My favorites: playing outdoors and reading. There are also so many great camps and classes for kids. Today I’m sharing a few of our favorite summer learning printables, book lists and a new place to learn: New Snapology I… Read More

Starting A Summer Book Club for Kids and FREE Printable Book Report

Starting A Summer Book Club for Kids and FREE Printable Book Report

Summer is here and while I know summer reading is important, it’s also hard to remember to keep up with. Today we’re sharing fun and easy tips for starting a summer book club for kids. Plus we have a FREE printable book report for keeping up with books read. This spring I had conferences with the girls’ teachers (Kindergarten and… Read More

Summer Reading Books for Kids of All Ages

Summer Reading Books for Kids of All Ages

Summer is on the horizon with just two more weeks of school left before summer begins!  I have been spending this week getting myself organized & prepared for a full summer with all four kids at home.  Since we have a sweet baby that joined our family this winter, I am trying to keep our plans low-key and allow for lots… Read More

20 Book Series for Girls, Grades 1-3

20 Book Series for Girls, Grades 1-3

I can’t believe summer is here! This year, both of my girls started reading chapter books on their own. They love reading and it’s something I want them to keep up over the summer. They really like series of books and enjoy “trading” with each other once they finish one of the books in the series. It’s also great for… Read More