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MATH RESOURCES

Hello Carver Kids and Families! 

Families often ask what their child can do over the summer to stay fresh with their math skills and prevent summer slide.  We are excited to address this question.  Quite simply, students should continue to engage in mathematical thinking over the summer.  We believe that regular practice over the summer will help students maintain or strengthen their mathematical skills that were further developed this past year.

We are happy to offer a few opportunities for families who are interested in supporting their math skills this summer.  Our hope is that students continue to engage in mathematical thinking.  While the suggested activities are NOT mandatory, we hope that families will find time to engage in these opportunities.  

Thank you for your continued support and have a great summer!  

Jennifer Kelley, Math Instructional Coach, PreK-5

Summer Learning Opportunities for Math:

Bridges Work Place Games  

    • Click this link to access digital work place games:  Summer – Work Places
    • To use digital games: The directions pop up first.  The tools are across the bottom in the blue bar.  Click on the bottom right “sheets” to access the game boards.  

Talk About the Math in Everyday Life! 

    • Draw attention to math in everyday life. in the following examples: 
    • Bake something from scratch! 
    • Complete puzzles
    • Count everything!  Count to 100 and beyond, practice skip counting by 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s!
    • Identify all the U.S. coins?  
    • Practice telling time on an analog clock
    • Play card games
    • Play board games
    • Go shopping and point out numbers around you!  
    • Discuss sports and the stats that go with it!  
    • Read math books! 
    • Talk about measuring while doing yard work or projects around the house! 

Math at Home Website: Visit https://mathathome.mathlearningcenter.org/ for a variety of engaging activities! 

READING RESOURCES

Summer Reading

Reading during the summer months is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child and to continue to foster growth in vocabulary, comprehension and fluency. Carver Elementary School does not have a reading requirement during the summer, although we highly encourage families to visit the library and to continue to promote a love of reading. 

Attached you will see some activities that may be of interest to you and your child: 

  • Reading BINGO Boards for students at each grade level
  • Suggested books for students entering each grade level
  • Literacy Night with the Wareham Gatemen

*There is nothing that needs to be returned to school when we come back from summer vacation; these may simply be fun activities to do with your child. 

Kate Moore, Reading Instructional Coach, PreK-5

Suggested Summer Books 

Entering Grades 1st-5th

These are suggested books for students entering each specific grade level. Reading any of these books is not mandatory, although we highly encourage students to read and/or be read throughout the summer.  Some of the titles may be difficult for students and some may be easier. Students do not need to choose books just at their grade level, they can always explore a book from another grade level (for example, a 5th grader can choose a book from the 4th grade list).

An easy way to find a “just right book” is:

  1. Have your child choose a book that they think they will enjoy.
  2. Have your child read the first or second page. 
  3. Hold up a finger for each word they are not sure of or do not know. 
  4. If there are five or more words that they do not know and cannot read, choose an easier book. 
  5. Still think the book may be too difficult? Use the five finger rule on two more pages. 

If your child is interested in one of the titles that appears to be difficult, there are many strategies you can use: 

  • Share the book and read it together (you read one page and your child reads the next).
  • Read the book to your child. This is a wonderful way to connect with your child and for them to hear fluent and expressive reading, as well as build their own vocabulary and comprehension skills. 
  • Get the book on tape or through Carver Public Library’s online system. Listen to the story while in the car or encourage your child to listen independently. 
  • Remember that having a discussion with your child about what they are reading is critical to building their comprehension, discussion, and vocabulary skills.
  • Even if a book may appear to be too difficult, if it is engaging and motivating to your child, that engagement may support your child as they read.  

If none of these books are appealing, a reputable and easy-to-use website is Scholastic, specifically go to: https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store.html and filter by age, grade, subject, series, characters, and even format. You can find any of the books on this website at the local library (you do not need to purchase them through Scholastic).

Community Literacy Events and Opportunities

Carver Public Library

Be sure to visit the Carver Public Library to join in the summer reading fun! This year’s theme is Libraries Rock! The wonderful staff at the Carver Library have some fun crafts, activities, and special guests lined up to keep you reading and rockin’ all summer long!

Visit: http://carverpl.org

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