Dear First Grade Families,
Did you know that many students can lose some reading progress over the summer months? The great news is that we can help prevent this simply by keeping our children connected to books! By reading regularly, they’ll continue to grow and stay on track academically.
This summer, your child will embark on an exciting reading journey. Attached, you'll find all the details about our summer reading expectations. Our main goal is to nurture a lifelong love of reading one page, one chapter, one book at a time.
Please note that Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzes cannot be taken over the summer break. However, students will be able to take AR tests during the first week back to school. While these points won't apply to the first nine-week goal, they will count toward their overall total for the 2026–2027 school year
Wishing you a summer full of sunshine, imagination, and wonderful stories! Don’t forget to read at least 20 minutes each day, and I can’t wait to hear all about the books you’ve explored when we return
Warmly,
Brooke Newell & Jessica Meade Principals, Foundation Academy
Hello, young readers!
Summer Reading Requirements
For Students Entering First Grade
Get ready for a summer full of stories, imagination, and fun! Below you’ll find the summer reading activities designed just for you. We can’t wait to hear about the amazing books you’ll enjoy during your break!
1. Reading Log (Required for All Students)
● Keep a reading log to track all the books you read this summer.
● Record:
○ The title of each book
○ The date it was read
● Aim to read at least 20 picture books or early readers OR 5 chapter books during your break
2. Book Report (Required Classwork Grade)
● Choose one book from your summer reading list and complete a book report.
● Use the book report worksheet provided
● Due: Friday, August 14th
3. Creative Bookmarks (Optional – Earn a Summer Reading Reward!)
● Make colorful, fun bookmarks inspired by your summer reading!
● Design a bookmark based on your favorite book or character.
● Show off your creativity and make reading even more exciting!
Remember: The most important part of summer reading is to have fun and explore the magical world of books
We can’t wait to hear all about your reading adventures when school begins!
Happy reading, little bookworms!
First Grade Reading List
● Fly Guy books
● Madeline’s Rescue
● Franklin books
● Any Arthur book
● Biscuit books
● Patsy Tails from the Pantry series
● Pete the Cat books
● Llama Llama books (Llama Llama Red Pajamas)
● Danny and the Dinosaur
● Amazing Grace
● The Tale of Three Trees
● Just in Case You Ever Wonder
● Natalie and the Downside-Up
● Pocketful of Nonsense
● Little Critter books
● Little Bear books
● If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (and other titles in the series)
● Any Amelia Bedelia book
● Henry’s Awful Mistake
● Any Curious George title
● The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
● The Pigeon books & Elephant and Piggie series
● Harry the Dirty Dog (and other Harry books)
● Fox in Socks, There’s a Wocket in My Pocket, and other Dr Seuss books
● Any I Can Read It All By Myself books
● Any I Can Read! books
● Any Made by God books
We hope you encourage your children to immerse themselves in good books over the summer! We present this list to you as a guide, but please feel free to offer your children other books appropriate to their reading level.
Happy reading, we can’t wait to hear about your adventures when school starts!
