SeeSchells Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 We don't do a full days work during the summer, but I like my kids doing something so they don't lose what we have worked on all year. Any ideas for websites, workbooks etc for us to use. My brain is just not functioning anymore ;) I have a 4th and 1st grader. I plan to read aloud every day to fill in the gaps in our American history. But I would like to keep them reading, and doing math. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyrobynne Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 We use Singapore math during the school year and I just bought their Math Sprints to use this summer. It reviews the year's topics in a few minutes a day, which is just what I'm hoping for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpskowski Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I just saw yesterday on another thread an evolution unit study by buildyourlibrary.com. That is what we are doing this summer! Of course, we are also going to keep moving forward with math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I have my kids read 2,000 pages over the summer and pay them a reward when they complete it. This summer the reading will include This Country of Ours (American history) and Our Island Story (British history) both by Marshall. That will cover about 1,300 pages. I am thinking also of having my kids write 3 (or maybe more) paragraphs about something they learned in the books. That could cover writing and cursive practice. In addition, I usually buy a Singapore workbook for math review. This year, I am also having my kids work through R&S Spelling because they need extra practice with that. The writing part will take less than an hour per day usually, and the reading will be additional time, typically in the afternoon when it is too hot to go outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I school till the end of June so our main summer break is July and August. I just keep expecting math to be done daily. And i continue to read aloud (history as well) and I also do some informal science type activities. Those science units on bugs and plants etc work so much better in the summer rather than fall. But I let up on sit down workbook type lessons. ETA; http://www.summerskills.com/ I did look into these, but I haven't any exp. irl with them. A bit pricey for a summer workbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeSchells Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thanks!! Going to check these out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyto4QT Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Last summer (before we even officially began homeschooling), we purchased a BrainQuest workbook. My child enjoyed it a lot and it has A LOT of different topics covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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