Summer 2018 Reading and Math
Research Says.....
Students test scores will be reduced significantly when they return to school in the fall. Don't forget we assess students in the first few weeks of school to help us place children in reading groups.
Avoid the "Summer Slide" in Reading and Math
Belgrade Public Library - On Your Mark, Get Set... READ! (this is the same program at the Bozeman Public Library as well)
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading - register and earn a free book (this is one of our favorites)
Book Adventure - this is supported by Sylvan
NewsELA - great site for current events that are geared to upper elementary kids. Check out their summer read program.
PBS - Summer Reading - 10 weeks of summer reading camp everything you need. I have not looked deeply into this my be a little young for some, but great for the younger siblings.
Scholastic Summer Reading - This is set up for a school and individually. I'm not clear if Ridge View Registered for this program, but students may participate individually. This is the program the public libraries are promoting.
Khan Academy - Summer Brain Chase 2016 for Reading and Math. This is a paid subscription for the summer. Click at the bottom of the screen "Brain Chase" and I will take you to the registration link.
www.wildmath.com Select “Play the game”. Select addition, subtraction or multiplication and grade. You can race to beat your time.
www.harcourtschool.com Click the red box, select math, select HSPMath, select Montana, click on the “4” ball or “5” ball for a challenge. Select a game.
www.aplusmath.com Go under “Flashcards” or “Game Room” on the left side of the screen. They can practice adding, subtracting and multiplying. Very important to know the addition, subtraction and multiplication facts from memorization or within a couple seconds.
www.mathisfun.com Select numbers then Math Trainer for adding, subtracting and multiplication. Or at the home screen select games and pick a game to play.
www.eduplace.com Select your state – “Montana” press submit. Select the student tab then click on the “mathematics” rectangle. Click in the center book “Houghton Mifflin Math 2007”, Click on “Grade 4”. Select any games. Extra Help and Extra Practice is good, also eGames.
www.illuminations.nctm.org Select activities then select grade level. Click on Search.
www.aaamath.com At the top pick “Fourth” or “Fifth” for a challenge. Choose any of the activities like multiplication then select “play” option toward the top of the screen. 20 Questions and Countdown games are good ones.
www.funbrain.com Lots of fun games to choose from.
Suggested Reading Lists:
Book list geared for boys (psst - girls can read them too!!) - BoysRead.org
Reluctant Readers book List - 12 great books that any kiddo will like.
Good Reads Summer Reading List. Popular books for types of readers.