Grades 6–8

Independent Reading

We would like children to celebrate reading and enjoy this wonderful pastime.  Stay engaged this summer with the great, new titles we have available through our Glastonbury Public Schools libraries! 

• Participate in our Summer Reading "Inquiry" at GW! With an author visit scheduled for September, we're asking ALL incoming 6th grade students to seek the answer to this question: WHO IS JACK GANTOS? Read one of his books or watch a quirky interview! Either way, be ready to answer the question when you arrive to your Gr. 6 ELA classroom in August.  For recommendations and more details, visit our GW Library Media websites! 

• Enjoy a good eBook or audiobook on Sora. Just log in with your school account.  (TIP: Watch this quick tutorial on logging in and browsing.) 

• Visit our Library Media Independent Reading pages (GW & SMS) for book lists and recommendations.

Literacy Practice

• CommonLit is a free digital tool that helps students in grades 6-8 make measurable gains in reading and writing.  Your children are familiar with the CommonLit's site.  It is used across grade 6–8 English/Language Arts classrooms.  

Summer extension classes have been created to help students progress in reading and writing in preparation for next year.   Click this link for a quick tutorial on how to access the summer extension classes.  After logging into CommonLit,  please enter the respective class code for your child's upcoming grade:  

Grade 6 CommonLit Class Code - V6B55Z

Grade 7 CommonLit Class Code - W6WD5Q

Grade 8 CommonLit Class Code - 7ZPQE3

For additional information, please consult this document.

Math Problem for All Ages!

Pickleball Tournament

Kenny, Abby, and Ned got together for a round-robin pickleball tournament, where, as usual, the winner stays on after each game to play the person who sat out that game.  At the end of their pickleball afternoon, Abby is exhausted, having played the last seven straight games.  Kenny, who is less winded, tallies up the games played:

Kenny played eight games

Abby played 12 games

Ned played 14  games

Who won the fourth game against whom?

• GPS Mathematics Website (Look under the Family Math Resources tab)

• Take part in the Commissioner's 2023 Summer Math Challenge  Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge 

• You can find online tutorials on specific math concepts and skills at Khan Academy. 

• You can search online for many web-based math help sites

•  Highlight the math in every day activities

•  Read short math stories together

•  Play math games

• Find small ways to practice math at home. Our summer challenge problem for every one can be tackled as a family or as individuals. Multiple methods to solve the problem can be shared, defended, and discussed.

• BedtimeMath.Org is a wonderful resource for daily math investigations. 

Entering Grade 6

• Entering 6th Grade Math Activity Calendar

• Gr. 6 Answer Key to Math Calendar

Additional Activities for students entering Gr. 6

• Math Related Board and Card Games

• Close to 1,000

• Factor Captor

• Flip It and Multiply

• Multiplication and Division Practice Facts

• Name Collection Boxes

• What's My Rule

Entering Grade 7

• Entering 7th Grade Math Activity Calendar

• Gr. 7 Answer Key to Math Calendar

Entering Grade 8

Choose the packet for the course the student is entering 

• 8th Grade (Math 8 or Transitions)

• 8th Grade Answer Key (Math 8 or Transitions)

• Grade 8 Algebra

• Grade 8 Algebra Answer Key

• Explore, Play, and Discover:  Websites, Activities, and More on Exploratorium

• Experience Earth and our solar system, the universe and the spacecraft exploring them on NASA's Eyes

• Explore various science topics and videos on HippoCampus

• Explore Geography skill games with Sheppard Software

• Explore new places with National Geographic Kids

• Engage in meaningful Civic Learning with iCivics

Complete the CSDE Story of Me Learning Challenge (available in a variety of languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, Creole, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish)

Chinese

• Listen and watch Chinese videos

• Chinese reading practice (beginner thru advanced)

• Read cultural Chinese blogs

• Play an online game to practice Chinese

French 

• Explore French current events and news

• Learn French with real-world videos

• Play an online game to practice French

• Watch authentic videos on current events 

Spanish

• Play a Spanish vocabulary and number game

• Explore Spanish through song

Russian

• Listen and watch Russian videos 

• Practice your Russian vocabulary, grammar, and reading 

• Play a Russian online game

• Listen, read, and improve your Russian

• Learn Russian with music

• Learn Russian with  dialogues  - Russian dialogues with English translation and audio

• Learn Russian with texts - Russian texts with English translation and audio

• Play a Russian vocabulary review game

Parent Resources

• Beyond the Golden Rule

• Talking to kids about discrimination (American Psychological Association)

• A list of children's books for different age ranges that can support your conversation can be found on Embracerace - Raising a Brave Generation

• 6 Ways to be an Ally (Anti-Defamation League)

• Book List for Parents: Preschool to Teen

• CommonLit provides students/parents with articles, poems, and stories. Discussion questions and videos accompany many of the text

• New York Times - A Conversation on Race:  A series of short films about identity in America

• UConn group, Connecticut photographer take on anti-Asian violence and the fight against invisibility (Hartford Courant)

• Anti-racism resources to support Asian American, Pacific Islander community (NBC News)

Videos for Students

• The Disturbing History of the Suburbs - Adam Ruins Everything

• Systemic Racism Explained

• A Kids Book About Belonging by Kevin Carroll

• A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory

• Career and Technical Education Summer Enrichment Resources

• Explore Health and Wellness activities 

• Learn About Careers in Art