If you’re looking for things to do in Connecticut this summer check out CT Visit. It’s loaded with day trips and ideas to keep you and your children occupied so they do not drive you insane. My five-year-old son likes to pretend our house is a indoor track (or sometimes indoor bumper cars) when he’s bored so if you can relate then the site might be for you.
Study Island is still active for students as well. Students have full access to both Language Arts and Math so this is a great place to send them for some review and preview. (Or just something to do while taking a break from hitting their siblings.) You could even keep track of their progress and whatever particular skills might be in need of extra review/practice. This works well on iPods, Smartphones, and all tablets, too. Mr. Nussbaum is a an excellent website for all subject areas and when we used it this year students really enjoyed the game-style of learning. The ability to type at a decent rate becomes more and more important as students progress through the grades. There are many typing programs out there and Avon Public Schools, like most schools in the U.S., has Type to Learn. Many versions of this could be found on Amazon or eBay, both new and used. However, plenty of free, online programs exist. Typing Web and KeyBr are just a couple.
Encourage your child to keep reading. Barnes & Noble even has a Summer Reading Program for students up to sixth grade where they will give out a free book to anyone who reads eight books over the summer. All students have to do is fill out the form (see attached) and bring it into a Barnes & Noble store to get their free book.
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for all your support both in and out of school this year. A special thank you goes out to Karen Kucharski and Amy Lodovico for all the extra time and effort they put in to make our celebrations memorable and delicious. Finally, thank you all for the gift cards – they will certainly come in handy over the next couple of months. It was a great year and now it’s time to enjoy the summer!
