Getting Ready for 5th Grade
Welcome to 5th Grade!
The Douglas County School System invites parents to help their future fifth-grade students prepare with these fun resources. Students are encouraged to practice reading, writing, and math each day AND to choose at least one other subject to practice.
Summer ENrichment Packet
for Students entering 5th Grade
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English pdf version
You have learned so much this year! We want you to keep up the good work. To support you, we’ve put together the attached calendar of activities to help prepare you for the school year ahead.
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spanish pdf version
¡Has aprendido tanto este ano! Queremos apoyarte para que sigas aprendiendo. Construimos un calendario para guiarte con actividades durante el verano.
Every Day- Reading, Writing, and Math
Students should read and/or be read to for 15-20 minutes EVERY DAY. Use the resources below to access electronic books.
Skills & Review
Skills and activities to review and preview for students entering the fifth grade.
ELA
English Language Arts resources from Georgia Home Classroom.
Math
Sumdog offers free parent accounts. Sign up, and your child can practice math and spelling skills!
The Summer Math Challenge is a free, six-week program that helps your child practice math skills taught during the school year. When you enroll your child, you’ll get access to daily fun activities and resources designed for your child’s grade and ability level.
The 2023 Summer Math Challenge will begin on Monday, June 19th.
Each day, choose another subject to practice
SOCIAL-eMOTIONAL lEARNING
Keep your kids’ emotional health in tip-top shape this summer! Every Respectful Ways course comes with a Home Connects printout (in English and Spanish) to help parents and guardians engage directly with their students’ social-emotional learning.
Georgia Home Classroom is a collaboration between GPB Education and the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) to support at-home learning for students in Pre-K through 12th grade.