Summer Reading & Supplemental Work
With more than two months of summer break, it is important to provide opportunities for students to periodically review and strengthen the foundational skills learned in the previous grade level. The resources below are designed to support continued academic growth while encouraging a love of learning through reading, practice, and enrichment.
Summer Reading Challenge
This program is designed to encourage students to continue reading throughout the summer. By fostering a love of reading, children strengthen their language skills, develop critical thinking abilities, and expand their imaginations. These foundational skills not only support future reading success but also help students grow into thoughtful writers, articulate speakers, and lifelong learners.
Summer Math Drill Sheets
Spread these drills out over the summer to stay fresh on math facts. Record your times and scores on the top sheet provided, and give it to your teacher during the first week of class.
Rising 1 Summer Speed Drills | (KEY)
Rising 2 Summer Speed Drills | (KEY)
Rising 3 Summer Speed Drills | (KEY)
Rising 4 Summer Speed Drills (KEY included)
Rising 5 Summer Speed Drills (KEY included)
Rising 6 Summer Speed Drills (KEY included)
Rising 7/8 Summer Speed Drills (KEY included)
Penmanship
We recommend three days per week of summer penmanship practice.
To solidify the letter and number skills learned in kindergarten, rising first graders should use the Summer Manuscript workbook to reinforce mastery and ensure a smooth transition into first grade.
Students who have completed New American Cursive 1 should continue practicing cursive three days per week using the Summer Cursive workbook to maintain and strengthen their skills.
Older students are also encouraged to practice penmanship three days per week. This can be done using one of Memoria Press’ extra practice books or through meaningful writing, such as journaling or writing letters to teachers, classmates, or family members.
Students will begin third grade writing entirely in cursive. For new students who have not yet learned cursive, we recommend completing a New American Cursive Penmanship book over the summer.
Please encourage your student to write regularly and consistently over the summer, while focusing on the “3 P’s” — Proper posture, Pencil grip, and Paper position — and the “3 S’s” — Size, Slant, and Spacing.