Glastonbury Public Schools Summer Learning

Grades 6–8

Summer learning options for students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 contain a variety of recommendations. The specific subject area drop downs contain many great resources to help students return to school with new knowledge and skills. Students can choose from online or offline learning opportunities. These summer learning options have something for everyone.

English / Language Arts & Library Media

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!

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

  • 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)

Parents, want to challenge your children? Consider participating in CommonLit.org’s Summer Reading Challenge! Your children are familiar with CommonLit’s site. It is used across grade 6–8 English/Language Arts classrooms.

Mathematics

Math Problem for All Ages!

The Handshake Problem

Susie is in a class with 25 students. On the first day of class, her teacher asks everyone to shake hands and introduce themselves to each other. Susie wants to know how many handshakes had been exchanged. How many handshakes had been exchanged?

Math for All Ages - Answer

  • GPS Mathematics Website Link

  • 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.

  • Stanford University offers a self-paced online course for students of all ages to explore mathematical learning more deeply. Just visit our How to Learn Math page for more information.

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

Entering Grade 6

Additional Activities for students entering Gr. 6

Entering Grade 7

Entering Grade 8

Choose the packet for the course the student is entering

Science

  • 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

Social Studies

Foreign Language

Chinese

French

Spanish

Russian

Social Justice and Anti-Racism Resources