As a teacher, you know how important it is to keep students engaged during the summer months. Without the consistency of daily learning, many kids can lose the critical skills they worked so hard to develop over the school year. But it doesn’t have to be a struggle! For years I’ve been making copies and sending home the Summer B.A.T. Books with my first graders. But this year, I have a solution that involves no work on your end {well, except sending an email to your families!} – a Summer Workbook!
I am SO excited to share that the Summer B.A.T. Books are now available as real live books on Amazon! These 40-page books are a simple, effective way for students to stay sharp without taking up a lot of a child’s precious summer day!
These workbooks {available for both rising 2nd and 3rd graders} will be a lifesaver for parents looking to prevent summer slide. In just 10 minutes a day {or less!}, kids can review important math and language arts skills, keeping their minds active and ready for the school year ahead.
Why the Summer B.A.T. Book?
The Summer B.A.T. Book {which stands for Brain’s Always Thinking!} is designed with busy families in mind. Parents often find it difficult to juggle summer activities and learning, but with this workbook, it’s easy!
Each activity is quick, fun, and reinforces key concepts in math and language arts—ensuring that students don’t forget what they’ve learned.
- Short and Sweet Sessions: Each activity is designed to take less than 10 minutes, so it doesn’t feel like a chore for kids or parents. It’s a manageable daily task that fits into the summer routine without disrupting fun or relaxation. Kids can even mark off the pages they’ve completed for quick satisfaction.
- Focus on Core Skills: This workbook includes key skills for both math {addition, subtraction, word problems} and language arts {reading comprehension, spelling, grammar} that are essential for success in 2nd and 3rd grade.
- Easy to Use: The activities are simple and straightforward, allowing children to work independently. That means parents don’t have to worry about constantly guiding or explaining what to do—perfect for busy parents or caregivers.
How the Summer B.A.T. Book Helps Prevent Summer Slide
Summer slide refers to the loss of academic skills and knowledge over the long break, and it’s a real concern for many students. But research shows that small, consistent amounts of practice over the summer can make a huge difference. With the Summer B.A.T. Book, kids can keep their minds active in just a few minutes each day, avoiding the common dip in academic progress that happens during the summer months.
For 1st graders heading into 2nd grade, the workbook will help reinforce foundational skills in math and reading. By practicing basic addition, subtraction, and simple reading comprehension activities, students will enter the new school year with confidence.
For 2nd graders moving into 3rd grade, the workbook provides a great way to review more complex skills, like word problems, sentence structure, and spelling. These activities keep them on track and ready to tackle the more challenging work in third grade.
A Simple Way for Parents to Stay Involved
One of the best parts of The Summer B.A.T. Book is that it encourages a partnership between parents and kids. Parents don’t need to spend hours helping with homework—just a few minutes each day of fun, educational exercises can be a great bonding time.
And the best part? Kids won’t feel like they’re doing “schoolwork”—they’ll just be having fun with quick, engaging activities.
Get Your Copy of The Summer B.A.T. Book Today!
If you’re a teacher, encourage parents to grab a copy of The Summer B.A.T. Book to help their children retain important academic skills this summer.
I’ve made it super easy to share about this summer workbook with your families. Click here to grab a template you can customize for your own classroom community. You can either print out the letter or simply copy and paste into an email.
There is a version of the letter for 1st-to-2nd grade summer workbook and 2nd-to-3rd grade summer workbook.
In just 10 minutes a day, their kids can stay on top of their math and language arts learning, ensuring they don’t miss a beat when school starts again.
For parents, this is your chance to keep your child’s skills sharp and set them up for success without a big time commitment. Don’t let summer slide take away all the progress made this school year—invest in the Summer B.A.T. Book and keep the learning going all summer long.
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Prevent Summer Slide with The Summer B.A.T. Book: Just 10 Minutes a Day to Keep Kids Sharp
