May 26

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You did it! Give your parents and grandparents a huge hug, and thank them for helping you learn.  I have enjoyed this class so much and miss you all!

You are now officially 4th graders…. Some things you can do at home this summer to make your transition to 4th grade easier are; read, practice multiplication facts, read, practice adding and subtracting 3 digit numbers with regrouping, read, read, read. You can practice all math skills on Dreambox this summer. Here’s a list of things to do that will keep you busy having FUN!

  • Go for a Nature Walk and make notes of what you observe
  • Set up an Obstacle Course in your house or backyard
  • Go on a Scavenger Hunt
  • Visit an Aquarium or Museum
  • Fly a Kite
  • Build with Legos
  • Make Marshmallow and Toothpick Houses
  • Play Hide and Seek
  • Write a Story
  • Watch Learn to Draw Videos
  • Have a Staring Contest
  • See how long you can Hula Hoop
  • Play Hopscotch
  • Put on a Fashion Show
  • Walk a Neighbor’s Dog
  • Make a Blanket Fort
  • Do a Puzzle
  • Make  a Paper Bag or Sock Puppet
  • Watch a How-To YouTube Video
  • Sidewalk Chalk Art
  • Learn a New Card Game
  • Write Letters to Family
  • Jump Rope
  • Have a Dance Party
  • Make Fruity Popsicles
  • Go on a Bike Ride
  • Make Homemade Ice Cream
  • Find Objects Around the House and Predict Whether They Will SInk or Float in the Tub
  • Build a Cardboard Box Castle
  • Put on a Skit
  • Go on a Picnic
  • Play Charades
  • Make Homemade Playdough
  • Paint Rocks
  • Enjoy a Beach or Lake Day
  • Visit the Zoo
  • Go Fishing or Camping
  • Have a Family Movie Night
  • Bake Cookies
  • Take apart an old appliance to see how it works (with parent permission of course)
  • Lay in the backyard and Stargaze
  • Plant a Flower or Vegetable Garden
  • Visit Mom or Dad at work
  • Wash the Car
  • Sort through your toys and give those you no longer play with to charity

Keep a journal of all the things you do this summer. When you come back to school you will have so many ideas for writing  personal narratives.

Have an Amazing Summer,

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