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**Special Instruction for students entering Grade 6: Click on this link to view the MAMS Summer Reading Flyer.
- Research out of John Hopkins University is conclusive . All students lose up to 2.6 months of learning (literacy and math) if they do not actively engage in summer learning activities.
- Summer reading loss is cumulative. By the end of 6th grade those students who lose reading skills during the summer months are on average 2 years behind their peers.
**Special Instruction for students entering Grade 6: Click on this link to view the MAMS Summer Reading Flyer.
Option 1
Think stretch Summer Learning Program Back by popular demand ...Woodside is offering for purchase a grade specific summer workbook, parent guide and summer learning bag that will support your child to practice the skills (reading, writing, math and science) they have learned this year. Go to Thinkstretch.com for more summer learning ideas. |
Option 2
Public Library Summer Reading Program Visit your public library to learn more about what they offer to support summer learning. Bring a copy of your library reading log to Woodside in the fall and earn a medal for your learning! Topsham Public Library Summer Reading Program Bowdoinham Library Cundy's Harbor Library |
Option 3
Reading Summer Olympics Use the Reading Olympics calendars for July and August or use your own reading log to keep track of your summer reading. Click here for a list of leveled books (C to X) available at the Topsham Public Library. Return the log to your teacher in the fall. If you meet or exceed the suggested grade level goal, you'll earn a medal for your learning! |
Option 4
Math Summer Olympics Keep your math skills sharp by completing Math Olympics calendars. Click here to see the two options for your summer math learning. Record 30 days of math, bring your calendar back in the fall and earn a medal for your learning! |