Primary Chalkboard: Summertime Resources

Aloha Chalkboard friends! It's Corinna from Surfin' Through Second. I am so happy to be relaxing and enjoying my summer break. I have about 6 weeks to soak up the sun and recharge before I head back to the classroom.

Some of you may still be in the classroom and looking for some resources to finish up the year or even send home with your kids over the summer.

Have you heard about Scholastic's Summer Reading Challenge?

They have some great incentives for you school, class and individual readers. There are also great resources for students, parents and teachers.

Here's a freebie reading log you can send home to

help keep track of reading minutes.

Here's a great reminder for parents to help limit screen time from Your Modern Family. If you haven't checked out their site, it has some fantastic resources and articles.

Here are some great ideas for summer read-alouds.

If you are looking for some resources to send home with your

students over the summer, here are a few options.

This summer review booklet covers 2nd grade language arts and math skills.

This booklet is geared for 1-3rd

Here are some summer reading activities to help keep kids engaged.

Are you still in the classroom and looking for some fun activities to end the year?

This Summer Bundle from the Primary Techie uses powerpoint

presentations to keep kids focused and engaged.

If your looking for something to put you in a tropical mood you could

always teach a little unit on Hawaii.

If you are already out of the classroom and looking for a good summer read, follow along with this book study on Teaching With Intention hosted by The Kindergarten Smorgasboard.