Summer Blast: Getting Ready for First Grade

Have a BLAST with Summer Learning! And Be Ready to Shine in First Grade!

Updated with an all-new interior design focused on student learning and parent-friendly engagement, this fun, easy-to-use summer activity book helps children head into first grade confident, prepared, and excited to learn. Designed for independent learning, Summer Blast: Getting Ready for First Grade keeps skills strong all summer long while building the habits students need for classroom success.

With a structured yet playful approach, children practice essential 1st grade readiness skills through engaging activities that feel more like fun than work—helping prevent summer learning loss and support a smooth transition into the school year.

This Workbook Includes:

• A structured nine-week summer learning plan with engaging, easy-to-follow activities across reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
• Playful puzzles, games, writing prompts, and creative art projects that build confidence and fine-motor skills
• A complete answer key plus family activity ideas to extend learning beyond the page

Perfect for building children’s confidence and enthusiasm for learning as they prepare for first grade, Summer Blast keeps skills strong all summer long and sets the stage for a successful school year.

| Fun summer practice builds confidence in reading, math, and writing with independent activities and family-friendly support to prepare children for first grade. |

Jody Smith, M.A., has worked for over 30 years in education, as both as classroom teacher and more recently as an instructional coach for kindergarten through second grade teachers. She supports teachers in understanding why and how to implement the science of reading in their literacy instruction. In addition, Jody develops curriculum and has authored a wide range of resources that translate educational research into practical classroom strategies, including What the Science of Reading Says: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood.