Ensworth is a kindergarten through twelfth grade, coeducational independent school. The School promotes academic excellence and inspires students to be intellectually curious, to use their talents to the fullest, to be people of integrity, and to be contributors to society.
WE ENVISION A SCHOOL COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO FOLLOWING THE HIGHEST PRINCIPLES WITH THE GREATEST LOVE, AS CHARACTERIZED BY MORAL INTEGRITY, INTELLECTUAL VITALITY, DISCIPLINE, COMPASSION, HUMOR AND JOY.
Dear Lower School Families,
What a fantastic year it has been, filled with learning and growth! As we gear up for the summer break, we’re buzzing with excitement for the adventures ahead—and the endless opportunities for discovery (and maybe some much-needed naps). Let the next chapter begin!
This summer, we’re excited to continue the learning journey with you through reading, writing, and numbers. In this summer work booklet, you’ll find a list of recommended books tailored to your child’s age group. We recommend that your child read every day, aiming for a weekly goal aligned with their grade level. You’ll find an outline of reading and writing assignments to help structure their summer learning.
In addition to reading and writing, we want to help keep those math muscles sharp. Our students have been hard at work all year, developing and mastering their math skills. Just as fluency in reading is key to comprehension, fluency in math facts and concepts is essential for problem-solving and mathematical reasoning. This summer, we encourage your child to continue practicing math to build on their solid foundation and prepare for the next grade level. You’ll also find a math practice workbook for your child to complete over the summer.
Completed summer booklets should be returned to your child’s teacher the first week of school—so they can kick off the year with a fresh, confident mindset!
Here’s to a summer filled with reading, writing, and problem-solving, and lots of well-earned breaks. We can’t wait to see all the progress your child will make—and hear all about the exciting adventures they have with books and numbers when we reunite in the fall!
Summer Work Booklet Contents:
1. Recommended reading list and reading log to complete.
2. Reading and Writing assignments to complete.
3. Math Workbook: Please complete and feel free to write parent notes on any page.
We are excited for your child’s continued growth over the summer, and we hope you have a joyful and relaxing summer filled with big adventures!
Happy Summer, Tigers!
Kerry Ann Masoner, HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL
Peter Terwilliger, ASSOCIATE HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL
Liz Atwood, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, LITERACY CHAIR K-2
Michelle Chang, LITERACY CHAIR 3-5
Bethany Humphrey, MATH SPECIALIST K-5
SUGGESTED BOOKS
Book List
The Future Book
Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris
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Meet the Mini-Mammals: A Night at the Natural History Museum
Revolutionary Mary: The True Story of One Woman, The Declaration of Independence, and America’s Fight for Freedom
Memory Jars
Vera Brosgol
Polar Bear Candace Fleming
Karen Blumenthal and Jen McCartney
Lost and Found in the City (Ratnip, Book 1)
Cam Higgins
Melissa Stewart
My Weird School Special: I’m a Poet and I Know It!
Dan Gutman
Dino Poet, Book 1
Tom Angleberger
The Great Escape Deborah Marcero
Recess Lane Smith
Awesome Orange Birthday (Branches: The Party Diaries, Book 1)
Mitali Banerjee Ruths
Lone Wolf Goes to the Library
Kiah Thomas
Reading Log
GOAL: READ EVERY DAY!
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GOALS
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Weekly Goal:
60+ minutes shared read aloud and 30+ minutes independent reading.
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READING REQUIREMENTS
WEEKLY GOAL
60+ minutes of independent reading
30+ minutes of shared reading aloud with an adult
Keep a list of books you’ve read on the reading log provided
Practice reading and spelling Red Words weekly
Practicing reading and spelling Red Words—irregular words that don’t follow standard phonetic rules—can be challenging for children. Using a multi-sensory approach is an effective strategy to help them master these words.
Multi-Sensory Techniques
Engage multiple senses to reinforce learning. Activities like sky writing (writing words in the air), arm tapping (tapping each letter on the arm), or using textured materials (sand, shaving cream) can make the learning process more interactive and memorable.
WRITING REQUIREMENTS
SUMMER GOALS
Assignment #1: Book Review
Assignment #2: Letter Writing to Grade 2 Teacher
Practice writing Red Words
Bonus: Keep a summer journal
RED WORDS
again all also another around been both boy could day does done down every everyone eye first friend girl going good her here how knew know live look love once onto other our out over people pull saw say sign should some their there today too under use walk were would your which wash
WRITING ASSIGNMENT
Using the following writing pages, please create two separate writing pieces using the directions below.
WRITING ASSIGNMENT #1: BOOK REVIEW
1. Choose a book from your summer reading log.
2. Write a two to three sentence summary of the book (don’t give away the ending).
3. Write one to two sentences about your favorite character.
4. Give your opinion of the story using descriptive words.
5. Give a recommendation: Thumbs up! Five stars!
When you are done writing, go back and check for these things:
□ Did I use CUPS (Capitalization, Understanding, Punctuation, and Spelling)?
□ Did I spell the Red Words correctly?
□ Did I carefully spell the other words using the letter sounds I know?
□ How does my handwriting look?
□ Use an eraser to fix any mistakes you find.
WRITING ASSIGNMENT #2: LETTER WRITING
1. Start by thinking about what you want to tell your Grade 2 teacher about your summer.
2. Think of seven sentences you could write in your letter. What would be interesting to tell the person to whom are you writing? A vacation? A special activity? A new book you read?
3. Use the paper included and write with a pencil so you can correct any mistakes later on.
4. Draw a detailed picture to go along with your letter.
5. Place your letter in an envelope to hand your teacher the first week of school.
When you are done writing, go back and check for these things:
□ Did I use CUPS (Capitalization, Understanding, Punctuation, and Spelling)?
□ Did I spell the Red Words correctly?
□ Did I carefully spell the other words using the letter sounds I know?
□ How does my handwriting look?
□ Use an eraser to fix any mistakes you find.
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BOOK REVIEW
WRITING ASSIGNMENT #2
LETTER TO TEACHER
Dear Teacher,
MATH FUN
Our Grade 1 students have been working diligently throughout the year to develop their number sense—a crucial skill that lays the groundwork for future mathematical success. Mastery of these foundational skills not only strengthens problem-solving abilities but also ensures a smooth transition into Grade 2, where they will build upon what they have learned.
Just as mastering the alphabet is essential for reading and writing, fluency with fundamental math concepts is key to confident problem-solving and mathematical reasoning. Consistent reinforcement and practice over the summer will help solidify these skills, setting your child up for success in the coming school year.
To support this, your child should complete the 10 provided summer math activities and return the finished packet to their Grade 2 teacher on the first day of school. Engaging in these exercises will help maintain and enhance the progress they’ve made, ensuring they begin Grade 2 with confidence.
The Grade 1 Team
REFLEX ACCOUNT
Returning students have access to their Reflex account over the summer.
Class ______________________ Password _____________________
This is NOT required but some type of math fact game would be beneficial over the summer.
New students can access your account by visiting www.reflexmath.com.
1. Enter your teacher’s username (ETeacher)
2. Select your class (summer reflex)
3. Select your name
4. Enter password for your class (tiger)
5. You may download and use the Reflex Math app on the iPad as well
1. Fill in the blanks with the missing numbers.
a) 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, _________ , __________, 16
b) 5, 7, 9, 11, __________ , __________, 17
c) 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, __________ , __________, 65
d) 84, 82, 80, 78, __________ , __________, 72
2.
a) four tens and two ones
b) thirty-seven
c) thirteen
d) five tens and three ones
3. Using the answers from #2, write the numbers from smallest to largest. __________ , __________ , __________ , __________
4. Fill in the blanks.
a) __________ + 12 = 20 b) __________ + 5 = 20
c) __________ + 1 = 20 d) __________ + 18 = 20
a) Circle the number to the right of 24.
b) What number is directly below 27? ______
c) What number has the same number of tens and ones? ______
d) What number would come before the 3? ______
e) If the pattern continued, what number would come next? ______
6. List all of the numbers that are smaller than 13 but greater than 8.
7. Fill in the blank.
The digit _____ is in the ones place.
The digit _____ is in the tens place.
The digit 5 stands for _____.
The digit 3 stands for _____.
NUMBER BONDS WITH SENTENCES
1. Fill in the missing part to the number bond and create the fact family.
a) Which two numbers make 9? ______ , ______
b) Find 2 different numbers that make 9 given the following numbers. ______ + ______ = 9 ______ + ______ = 9
4. There are 18 students in a Grade 1 class. 7 of them are boys. Show a number bond and a number sentence to express the number of girls in the class. 8 0 7 9 2 1
3. Making 10. How many different ways can you make 10?
+ ______ = 10 ______ + ______ = 10
ADDITION WITHOUT REGROUPING
1. Solve the following.
a) 20 + 68 = __________
c) 22 + 34 = __________
b) 41 + 30 = __________
d) 41 + 52 = __________
e) 25 + 73 = __________
f) 36 + 32 = __________
g) 56 + 23 = __________
h) 18 + 51 = __________
2. Write a story for 21 + 37 and show how you solved it.
3. Starting at 53, Marcus counts on 3 ones. Where will he be?
3 more than 53 is _______________.
4. Starting at 27, Quinn counts on 3 tens. Where will she be?
3 tens more than 27 is _______________.
5. Circle the following fact that gives a sum of 20.
6 + 4 + 7 9 + 0 + 10 6 + 6 + 6 8 + 5 + 7
6. Choose 3 numbers below that add up to 20. Show this in 2 ways.
9 2 7 5 8 6
ADDITION WITH REGROUPING
1. Write down the ages of everyone in your family. What is the sum of all your ages?
2. Solve the following.
3. Can you solve this math problem in more than one way?
56 + 37 = __________
Method 1
Method 2
4. Using 4 of the digits below, make 2, 2-digit numbers whose sum is 80. _____ _____ + _____ _____ = 80 2 4 3 7 6 8
SUBTRACTION WITHOUT REGROUPING
1. Solve the following.
a) 40 - 20 = __________
b) 67 - 2 = __________
c) 94 - 11 = __________
d) 58 - 13 = __________
e) 36 - 6 = __________
f) 78 - 10 = __________
g) 48 - 24 = __________ h) 67 - 34 = __________
2. Can you solve the following problem in more than one way?
37 - 14 = __________
Method 1
Method 2
3. Circle the fact that gives the smallest difference. 15 - 4 25 - 13 37 - 17 28 - 16
4. Can you list 6 different pairs of numbers whose difference is 4?
1. Solve the following.
ACTIVITY #6
MORE SUBTRACTION
a) 17 - 6 = __________ b) 12 - 6 = __________
c) 15 - 7 = __________
d) 32 - 12 = __________
e) 35 - 20 = __________ f) 46 - 16 = __________
2. Ask someone at home to time how many seconds you can hop on your right foot, then your left foot. Record your times below.
Right foot = _______________ Left foot = _______________
a) Which foot can you hop on longer? __________
b) How many seconds longer? __________
3. Penny made 70 hamburgers for the fourth of July party. After the party, Penny had 15 hamburgers left.
How many hamburgers were eaten at the party? Show your number sentence.
4. Starting at 27, Janet moves backwards 2 ones. Where will she be?
2 less than 27 is _______________.
5. Starting at 89, Sally moves backwards 5 tens. Where will she be?
50 less than 89 is _______________.
ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION MIX
1. Add or subtract using any method you want.
a) 33 + 8 = __________ b) 60 - 20 = __________
c) 71 + 6 = __________ d) 30 - 15 = __________
e) 55 + 26 = __________ f) 74 - 5 = __________
2. Circle the fact that gives the same answer as 60 + 2.
3. I have a machine that adds 5 to every number.
a) If I put in 10, what will come out?
b) If I put in 35, what will come out?
c) If I put in 58, what will come out?
5. Starting at 22, Nancy counts on 4 tens. Where will she be?
40 more than 22 is _______________.
4. How many legs do 3 dogs have? Fill in the blanks.
MONEY, TIME, AND DATA
1. How much money is there in this set of coins? ______¢
2. What time is it? Write the time under each picture.
3. The picture graph shows the number of each type of toy.
a) How many balls are there? ________
b) How many more cars than bears are there? __________
c) How many fewer cars than balls are there? __________
d) How many toys are there altogether? __________
4. Make a tally chart for the toys. balls bears cars
5. Look at the time and fill in the missing hands on the clock.
3 o’clock half past 5 6 o’clock
ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION WORD PROBLEMS
1. Maxwell made these squares with straws. How many straws did he use?
4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = __________ He used __________ straws.
2. There are 18 cookies. Betsy wants to put 3 cookies on each plate. How many plates does she need? She needs __________ plates.
3. Ricky took some money out of the bank. After spending 3 $5 bills on a book, he had $25 left over.
a) How much money did he take out of the bank? _________
b) Show your number sentence.
4. A teacher has 4 orange markers, 5 blue markers and 8 black markers.
How many markers does the teacher have altogether? ________
5. Parker has 14 basketballs. Sarah has 6 fewer basketballs than Parker.
a) How many basketballs does Sarah have? ________
b) Can you write the number sentence you used to solve the problem?
6. In a class, there are 21 students. 12 are boys and the rest are girls.
a) How many girls are in the class? ________
b) Can you write the number sentence you used to solve the problem?
1. Fill in the box with a number between 55 and 85.
a) What number is 1 more than your number? __________
b) What number is 1 less than your number? __________
c) What number is 10 more than your number? ________
d) What number is 10 less than your number? __________
e) What number is 100 more than your number? _______
2.
a) Car C traveled __________ units.
b) Car A traveled __________ units further than Car B. YOUR
3. Fill in the blanks.
a) 54 + 6 = __________
c) 40 - 7 = __________
b) 34 - 4 = __________
d) 37 + 8 = __________
4. Circle the group that has more.
There are __________ more forks than spoons.
5. Find the mystery number using the clues.
Clue #1: I am a 2-digit odd number. Clue #2: The sum of my digits is 9. Clue #3: The difference in my digits is 1. The number is __________.
6. This is when Robert wakes up.
a) What time does the clock show? __________
b) What time will it be when he goes outside to play soccer 2 hours later? __________
