Shell Education 9781425815554 Pub Date: 2/1/2016 $16.99 Trade Paperback 128 Pages full-color Carton Qty: 56 Ages 8 to 13, Grades 4 to 5 Juvenile Nonfiction / Study Aids JNF055000 Series: Summer Blast Summer Blast: Getting Ready for Fifth Grade Wendy Conklin Key Selling Points What's New in 2026 Update New cover design. All new interior design is focused on student learning and fun and is less about standards. Update front matter is more parent-friendly and engaging. Terminology has been updated throughout each title. Summer Blast Features and Benefits Feature: Includes 9 Weeks of Summer Practice in a Weekly Learning Structure Benefit: Keeps kids excited about learning all summer long while preventing learning loss through consistent, bite-sized practice. Feature: Covers Grade-Appropriate Content in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies Benefit: Reinforces what children learned during the school year so they stay sharp and enter the next grade confident and prepared. Feature: Vibrant Illustrations and Design include drawing, art, writing, puzzles, nature observation, and interactive challenges. Benefit: Supports the whole child by developing creativity, fine-motor skills, imagination, and engagement beyond traditional worksheets. Feature: Parent & Family Pages offer tips, real-world learning ideas, and ready-to-use guidance. Benefit: Extends the learning beyond the book and makes it easy for families to support learning at home, turning everyday moments into meaningful learning experiences. Feature: Activities prompt students to explain thinking, solve real-world problems, and apply skills in creative ways. Builds deeper understanding and strengthens higher-order thinking skills essential for next grade success. Fun summer practice builds confidence in reading, math, and writing with independent activities and family-friendly support to prepare children for fifth grade. Summary Stay Sharp All Summer and Get Ready for Fifth Grade Success! Updated with an all-new interior design focused on student learning and parent-friendly engagement, this fun, easy-to-use summer activity book helps children head into fifth grade confident, prepared, and excited to learn. Designed for independent learning, Summer Blast: Getting Ready for Fifth Grade keeps skills strong all summer long while building the habits students need for classroom success. With a structured yet playful approach, children practice essential 5th grade readiness skills through engaging activities that feel more like fun than work—helping prevent summer learning loss and support a smooth transition into the school year. This Workbook Includes: A structured nine-week summer learning plan with engaging, easy-to-follow activities across reading, writing, math, science, and social studies Playful puzzles, games, writing prompts, and creative art projects that build confidence and fine-motor skills A complete answer key plus family activity ideas to extend learning beyond the page TCM FSP Shell and CUB 2026 Titles
