Going into Grades 1-3 

The best thing to do over the summer is to read, read, read!  

You will find suggestions for books under the Book List link. 

Read for at least 20 minutes each day. Please click HERE for a reading log if you would like to log track the books you are reading. You can also log your titles digitally through the Oradell Public Library site. Reading and talking about books is the most important thing you can do to grow as a reader!

Below are OPTIONAL activities to continue your summer reading journey:

1. Choose a favorite book from those you have read and think about what you would like to share about it. You are then invited to create a project to share something about the book. 

2. Choose a lens to complete your project. Below are some possibilities for you, and we encourage you to use your imagination. 

Project Ideas

🎨 Through an Artistic Lens

• Draw/paint and label a picture of your favorite scene or character.

• Use clay or model magic to sculpt a character, object or scene from the book.

• Create a collage that represents the book you read.

• Create a pop-up or flip-book version of your book.

• What other ways can you use your artistic talents?

🔬 Through a STEAM Lens

• Use recycled materials to create a model of a character or object from the book.

• Make a timeline of the important events in the book.

• Create a web to show the story elements in your book.  One option is to use Popplet a digital webbing tool.

• Create a shoebox diorama of the setting of the book.

• What other ways can you use your STEM talents?

✍️ Through a Writing Lens

• Write a Book Review.  For a template, click here. 

• Create an all about book or pamphlet to share what you learned.

• Write a diary entry as if you were the character in the book. 

• Write a story with the same character. 

• What other ways can you use your writing talents? 

💬 Through a Social Lens

• Have an adult ask you questions.  Answer them as the character. Create a script and send it in.

• Choose to read the same book as a friend. Plan to meet virtually  and talk about the book. Write up a summary of what you and your friend thought of the book and send it in.

• Visit a setting in your text. Look through your character’s lens and explain how your experience compares to your character's.

• What other ways can you use your social talents?