So... what can I share with you for your classroom? Well, it is a little late for this year, but maybe you can use it for your kiddos next year. I am always so worried about my kiddos losing their learning over the summer. Research shows that students can regress as much as two reading levels if they do not read over the summer. Yikes! I am sure that like me, you bust your bottom to get those reading levels up during the year. I decided to make a fun activity suitcase that my kiddos can take with them where ever they go this summer. Check it out here.
Detailed directions with pictures
Reading Journal with suggested activities and sentence starters
Writing Journal with optional prompts
Camp Workout Game: incorporation multiplication and physical activity
Hike the Hills Game: multiplication strategy game "spotting animals"
Spinner Game: includes 3 different multiplication/division game options
I did this on the last day of school with my kiddos. The key to these activities is that students take ownership in creating the journals and games themselves. Students simply color each page, cut out, and staple the journals
together. They also put together the
spinner and the other games. Once
completed, they put each game or journal in its own sandwich bag and then place
everything inside the suitcase. We play
the games in partners and start off one of the journal entries for reading and
writing. I offer a prize or treat to
the students who bring back their suitcase the next year with completed
journals. They also get to sign my
stellar student wall.
I hope you check this out and find it useful. I would love to give two lucky winners this resource for free. Just tell me your favorite vacation spot and leave your email. You may find this in your in box tomorrow!
Blessings!
