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Sylvan Summer Smart Workbook: Between Grades 4 & 5
| Item #: | 076701 |
|---|---|
| ISBN: | 9780525569213 |
| Grades: | 4-5 |
Publisher Description:
Research shows that kids can lose up to 2.5 months’ worth of hard-earned knowledge from the previous grade over the summer vacation break. That’s why we at Sylvan Learning—America’s #1 tutoring brand—created the SUMMER SMART workbook series!
Packed with fun exercises and teacher-created activities, this book reinforces math and reading concepts your child learned in 4th grade, including:
- Addition and subtraction
- Multiplication and division
- Fractions and decimals
- Time and money
- Facts and opinions
- Comparing and contrasting
- Story-planning
- Reading between the lines
Inside each Summer Smart book, you’ll also find:
- Teacher tips for staying sharp over the summer
- Special “Vacation Challenge!” activities and games section
- Cut-out flashcard sheets and recommended reading lists
- A “Summer Smart!” Achievement Certificate
This series provides a little something to keep reading and math skills sharp over break, whether it is a month or 3 months! Books are colorful and the activities are varied. The workbooks are a good way to reinforce skills and prepare for upcoming ones using simple language. Each book has Vocabulary flashcards (just paper) in the back that can be cut out and used for games. Additional reading challenges and math games add an element of summer fun! There is even a suggested book list by grade level. It’s a good mix of lessons for maintaining skills that doesn’t feel like work. Answers in the back. 154 pages. ~Sara
