A teaching model for grades 38 by maureen mclaughlin and mary beth allen. The think summer team is committed to the ontime graduation of purdue students. Encourage math skills by creating number books of things you collect or do during the summer. Think stretch summer learning program students have missed at least 2 months of classroom instruction. Thinkstretch workbooks can be purchased for all students in the school or offered as an optional purchase by parents. Summer learning program may 21, 2019 dear parents, this year, st. The kids hate doing these workbooks in the summer, but thats fine by me.
Studentfacilitated comprehension routines to become familiar with the sketchtostretch strategy. Critical and creative thinking strategies, grades k6 level i level i services are open access and a part of the curriculum for all students. The best part about summer break learning is that it does not have to be boring. Mar 30, 2020 think stretch supplements its booklets with online instruction as well, but children also need the physical worksheets. Summer slidebook activitiessummer dayslearningkidsfreechildrenstudyingfor kids.
Godfrey said use of the book will help reduce summer loss. We have placed a major emphasis on summer months being a vibrant time in regard to coursework, internships, work experiences, studying abroad and much more. When we were kids, our mom had a summer reading challenge for us each year. Our summer workbooks give students a leg up over summer slide. Of the two, he definitely preferred the other book, though i think this book might. Students recognized for completing summer thinkstretch program. The thinkstretch summer learning program includes a grade level workbook, parent guide to summer book and achievement medal for each student. The thinkstretch summer learning program allows elementaryaged students to curb learninglosses common with lack of educational activities during the summer. And families are concerned that this, in combination with summer learning loss, means their student may fall behind. Help prevent summer learning loss and maintain academic skills. Entering fourth grade summer academics list 2016 required. N k stretch our and have worked very hard this school help us help to keep the fort calhoun and pfe are making available a grade summer leaming book and for a parent guide to.
Fort calhoun school is making a commitment to stop summer brain drain. The summer house is a feelgood love story for the hopeless romantics we all secretly are. In fact, learning over break is some of the most fun children can have between grades. The initiative supports students academic growth and development during the summer months, and enhances the ability of 21st cclc program leaders, staff and volunteers to design and manage highquality.
Keystone board approves think stretch books for summer study. It is with a heavy heart and out of great concern for the health and safety of our students, families, and employees at albuquerque academy i am letting you know that we have cancelled our 2020 think academy summer and thinkit. The temptations are great for children to spend hours watching television or playing video games, but with a little ingenuity and planning, the summer can be transformed into a time to stretch the mind, explore new hobbies, learn about responsibility and build on skills learned during the school year. Teachers embed critical and creative thinking strategies in lessons across all subject areas and grade levels. After all, except in those cases where the reading is linked to a firstyear class or a required writing assignment, students juggling summer jobs and summer flings are free to skip these books. Critical and creative thinking strategies, grades k6 level.
The program will be for students entering kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades. Simple to start and easy to use, its equipped with everything you, your school, students and parents need to be successful. The summer house is an absolutely gorgeous, heartwarming summer romance, about the importance of family, not keeping secrets, and learning how to open your heart. Summer bridge activities grades 3 4, workbook for summer learning loss. We give students a leg up over the summer slide, over long bre. Department of educations 21st century community learning centers 21st cclc program launched the summer learning initiative in 2016. Its purpose is to discuss and advance the state of knowledge about how young people think and reason. Thinking to learn has grown out of a conference organized by the oecd centre for educational research and innovation ceri in july 1989. See more ideas about free activities, science activities and activities. A kid still needs to pick up and read a book, henson said. Think stretch summer learning program requirements. Think about your childs goals for summer learning, and ask him to record the potential obstacles and possible solutions.
Summer workbooks are the backbone of the thinkstretch summer learning program and are available for prek heading to kindergarten through 7th grade. Jun, 20 summer vacation can be either a learning wasteland or a learning paradise. Thinkstretch educational programs for school administrators. Jun 28, 2019 thaw brainfreeze with these thinkstretch approved crafts, games, and science activities. Think stretch supplements its booklets with online instruction as well, but children also need the physical worksheets. The goal is to maintain skills taught throughout the year. Each book contains 8 weeks of lessons in reading, writing and math plus a bonus activity. It is a way to better a sport and enhance the golf clubs capability.
Our summer learning program is an affordable and effective solution to support achievement in your school funded by principles, districts, ptos, ptas and title 1 funds. Sep 14, 2017 one example of a homebased summer reading program that has been shown to be effective for lowincome upper elementary school students is reads for summer learning. Aug 7, 2018 the thinkstretch summer learning program comprehensively prevents summer learning loss with student activity books, parent guides to summer, and gold achievement medals. Another recommended resource is the book guided comprehension. May 22, 2015 when we were kids, our mom had a summer reading challenge for us each year. Thinkstretch is an outcomedriven program that incentivizes students to. Think stretch summer program bates elementary 2015 every student who completes a book will receive. Stretch shows why everyone performs better with constraints and why seeking too many resources undermines our work and wellbeing. Summer bridge activities grades 3 4, workbook for summer learning loss, math.
Thinkstretch summer learning keeps students learning all summer long. And sometimes its a book or ten that changes how you think forever. You can peak inside each grade book and download a sample book as well by. Thinkstretch summer learning better world fundraising.
Jul 01, 2017 after all, except in those cases where the reading is linked to a firstyear class or a required writing assignment, students juggling summer jobs and summer flings are free to skip these books. Like us to get extra content, daily activities, and more. The gradespecific summer learning books are aligned with common core state standards. The brittonkill parent teacher student association and school administrators recognized more than 40 students for their participation in the summer think stretch learning program. Below i will outline some simple, easy ideas for summer learning for children in grades prek and primary grades. The thinkstretch summer program helps prevent summer learning loss and. To live is to learn, and to read is to learn fast from the experience of others.
Summer bridge activities grades 3 4, workbook for summer. Each weekly lesson contains a reading log, writing exercise, math worksheets, and a bonus activity. The guide helps you select the right books for your child, practice math at home, and even stem. The guide helps you select the right books for your. We buy the summer bridge books for our kids every year. They could be whatever kind of book we wanted picture books, comic books, chapter books you name it. Thinkstretch summer learning program director gives.
The thinkstretch summer learning program is designed to help student retain knowledge over the summer, enabling them to show up ready to learn new material in the fall. Thinkstretch is a summer learning program that gives students a proven edge in education. Brain and the professor follow students through each book, keeping students engaged and entertained all summer. Summer learning program saint john the evangelist school. Students will return in the fall proud of their summer efforts and ready to learn. Mar 03, 2016 our summer learning program is an affordable and effective solution to support achievement in your school funded by principles, districts, ptos, ptas and title 1 funds. May 11, 2017 summer learning loss is not correlated to race, iq or gender cooper, 1996 about twothirds of the ninthgrade achievement gap between lower and higher income youth can be explained by unequal access to summer learning opportunities during the elementary school years alexander et al. Summer learning loss explained by brian williams of nbc nightly news. After writing about our difficulties getting belle motivated to work on her summer learning workbook, i decided to check in with donna lasinski, the ann arbor mom who created the workbooks, and. Aug 7, 2018 the thinkstretch summer learning program comprehensively prevents summer learning loss with student activity books, parent guides to. We give students a leg up over the summer slide, over long breaks, and over the long haul. Think stretch summer workbook program isd 279 osseo area.
Unlock the power of less and achieve more than you ever imagined hardcover by scott sonenshein the book explains the difference between chasing and stretching of available resources. This proposed project will provide me with a legitimate learning stretch because technology is sometimes complex and people design golf clubs for a living. Summer learning activities and skillbuilders familyeducation. An affordable education program designed for fullschool participation. Parents will be informed of the importance of doing the workbook with their children. This workbook was designed to prevent summer learning loss and help your child. Jun 28, 2019 thaw brainfreeze with these thinkstretchapproved crafts, games, and science activities. The thinkstretch workbook program is a summer enrichment program for students in grades k5. Sketch to stretch summary of strategy, teacher tool. Home isd 279 osseo area schools community education.
Workbookseach workbook contains 8 weekly lessons plus summer bonus. Think stretch order form 2 2 student information a00k order. Download free k12 summer workbook samples from thinkstretch. John the evangelist school is excited to continue the think stretch summer learning program. Our summer workbooks are born from deep research, featuring engaging content, a rewardsbased approach, and material aligned with state curriculum. Unlock the power of less and achieve more than you. In the past, students could order bridge books for use in the summer, but these think stretch books are not by order.
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