Practice your multiplication tables. That means factors and products. These are two fun interactive games to help you.
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Read everyday. Remember that reading is more than staring at pages; you're using your noodle too. The more real reading you do the better you get at it. Like anything, you can't get better if you don't practice.
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Try some writing prompts to build your craft. Here is a website that has hundreds! Some are quite advanced so have a parent help you choose. One of our favorites is: Write a letter to your adult self. We'd love to see what you come up with!
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Get a head start on our social studies units! Watching The History Channel's America: The Story of Us will help you in our discussions greatly. A parent can order the dvd here. It's available on Netflix too!
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Be a word buff. Notice new words. They're all around you! Some words sound cool, like scintilla. Look up definitions of new words here... and hear how they are pronounced here. Try using them in sentences, too!
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Be aware of bullying. We know that a bully can make a student dread going to school. As your teachers, we need to make sure all of you are comfortable and safe--that is when you learn best! Take a moment to Stopbullying.gov to learn a bit more about bullying through their entertaining "webisodes".
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Practice good habits. Being organized, timely, and responsible outside of school will help you do so during the school year. After all, we will be expecting these habits from you during the year. Many of your grades rely on these habits, as well.
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Listen. This one word is also a piece of advice. You know a lot--we're sure. Want to know more? Listen. Open your ears and you can let more into your brain.
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Stock up on supplies. Supply lists went home with your 4th grade report cards. Make sure you ask a parent to help you prepare your supplies by taking a look at the "preparation/notes" section of the supply list. This will give us more time in class.
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Simply enjoy your summer! A balance of summer activities will help ready you for September.
We'll see you then! Let us know if you have any questions. :-)
