Summer Ideas and Activities
This page is dedicated to offering parents and students with summer learning opportunities. A core belief of WRMS is that learning can happen anywhere and should happen every day. Of course we also recognize the difficulty with parents and students finding something educational every day on their own, so we have developed this page to provide a variety of opportunities for all of our students every day this summer. The only barrier to learning is a desire to take the challenge.
The challenge: Every day, spend at least 20 minutes reading (anything), 20 minutes practicing math, and 20 min learning about something you never knew before (science and social studies). We also encourage students to stay active, be creative, collaborate when possible, and communicate with another on something they learned that day to keep their mind active and growing.
WRMS Summer Learning & Robotics Program - July 8-26: 8:30 - 11:30: (M-F)
Any 2018-19 5th, 6th, or 7th grade student who needs support or wishes to continue/enrich their learning experience.
Please call Mary Doherty at 286-7143 for information on how to sign up.
Accelerated Math Prep Link - For those 6th moving to 7th grade students who have been invited to advance from standard to honors math by Ms. Beliveau and Ms. Coughlin.
Independent Reading is one of the most valuable suggestions we make to all students and their parents as they head into summer break. We encourage parents to read the same book as the kids, maybe even some of it together. Then take some time to chat about it to help ensure understanding by the student. Books can be checked out for free at local libraries, picked up at flea markets, or purchased at a variety of locations including online. Take it one step further and make the book about science or social studies and the book will serve multiple purposes addressing multiple disciplines.
Hall Memorial Library Sanbornton Public Library Concord Public Library
Journal Writing is another great idea for summer. Students are always asked to write about their summers when they return to school in the fall. Imagine how much more powerful their responses would be if they kept a daily or weekly journal of what they are doing and more. While many kids do not want parents reviewing their journals, if they could, it would become yet another way to make connections and ensure learning, growth, and engagement.
You Tube is an excellent source of learning as students and parents can type in so many things and watch video of people, places, events and more (for free) all over the world and beyond. Try typing in volcanic eruptions, or the Tilton Arch in Tilton NH, or scuba diving the great barrier reef, or The Road Not Taken, by Robert Frost. All are excellent, will engage young minds and enhance their learning. (Parents need to supervise as there are many inappropriate things available through You Tube).
Online Work through Moby Max (both ELA and Math) and Kahn Academy (math) will help students learn math and ELA skills that will really advance their abilities / fill in gaps prior to the fall. In addition to these two powerful and free sites, there are so many other apps and sites available that enhance all areas of study. Many of the sites build in videos and games to help hold student interest and I have heard from many parents that they enjoy playing the games with the kids. One parent shared this site (http://online.seterra.com/en) last year and said it became a whole family competition (several geography games in one site). (Parents need to supervise as there are many inappropriate things available through the Net).
Get Them Out and Experiencing Things in their community. Many summer events are free or inexpensive. Everything from hiking the Winnipesaukee River Trail, Train Village, swimming at Winnisquam Lake, National Night Out, and more to heading out of town to the mountains and seashore. If possible, even a trip to Boston. Leading researchers argue that much of our learning comes from doing, so we always encourage families to do whatever they can during the summer to get the kids out of the house and experiencing new things. (Link to tons of things to do in NH) + (Discover New England Events).