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Summer Scholars

Engaging summer learning for students entering grades 1–8

Build student confidence and reinforce essential language arts or mathematics skills with a program created specifically for summer learning. Summer Scholars combines standards-aligned instruction, engaging texts, student practice, assessment, and flexible pacing to support academic growth while minimizing teacher preparation.

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Program Overview

What Is Summer Scholars and Who Is It For?

Each kit features 25 standards-aligned lessons, classroom books, interactive activities, digital resources, and ready-to-use teacher and student materials for straightforward implementation. The adaptable structure accommodates varying schedules, instructional priorities, and academic enrichment goals across district and school learning environments.

Language Arts

Summer Scholars: Language Arts combines standards-focused lessons with TIME FOR KIDS® text cards, Reader’s Theater scripts, guided practice, assessments, and fiction and nonfiction books.

These resources help students practice important literacy skills while engaging with relevant content and collaborative learning experiences.
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Mathematics

Summer Scholars: Mathematics combines standards-focused mathematics instruction with task-based practice, Smithsonian STEAM Readers, guided activities, assessments, and nonfiction books.

The program helps students strengthen mathematical thinking and apply skills through engaging, relevant learning experiences.
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Series Highlights

  • Reinforce essential skills: Focus instruction on important grade-level language arts or mathematics standards.
  • Make summer learning engaging: Motivate students with TIME FOR KIDS® content, Reader’s Theater scripts, Smithsonian STEAM Readers, fiction and nonfiction books, interactive activities, and online games.
  • Reduce teacher preparation: Provide 25 ready-to-use lessons, flexible pacing plans, a scope and sequence, student materials, and digital resources.
  • Measure student progress: Use pre- and post-assessments and built-in progress-monitoring opportunities.
  • Adapt to different schedules: Implement flexible pacing plans in a variety of summer learning settings.
  • Combine print and digital learning: Access teacher-facing and student-facing materials in print and digital formats.
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Inside Every Kit

  • 12 Text Cards with content from TIME FOR KIDS®
  • 3 Reader’s Theater scripts (Summer Scholars Language Arts kits only)
  • 3 Smithsonian STEAM Readers  (Summer Scholars Mathematics kits only)
  • Teacher’s Guide with 25 lessons
  • Full-color Student Guided Practice Book
  • Classroom library of 10 fiction and nonfiction books
  • Management Guide
  • Digital Resources include all kit components in digital formats, plus interactive resources and online games
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  • Student Materials

    Student Materials

    • A collection of 12 exciting, rich TIME For Kids texts that foster a love of learning while helping students master essential language skills.
    • An exciting Student Guided Practice Book with full-color practice purposeful activities, pre- and post-assessments, and progress monitoring.
    • A Classroom Library with both fiction and nonfiction books students won’t want to put down.
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  • Teacher Materials

    Teacher Materials

    • A time-saving Teachers Guide with 25 easy-to-follow lessons and activities that are ideal for summer learning settings and focus on key standards for language arts or mathematics.
    • A Management Guide containing clear, flexible pacing plans and scope and sequence that optimize instructional time in a variety of settings.
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  • Digital Resources

    Digital Resources

    • A robust, expansive digital library of all teacher- and student-facing materials makes lesson planning and instruction flexible.
    • Interactive resources and online games provide practice key literacy and mathematics skills.
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Student Materials

  • A collection of 12 exciting, rich TIME For Kids texts that foster a love of learning while helping students master essential language skills.
  • An exciting Student Guided Practice Book with full-color practice purposeful activities, pre- and post-assessments, and progress monitoring.
  • A Classroom Library with both fiction and nonfiction books students won’t want to put down.
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Teacher Materials

  • A time-saving Teachers Guide with 25 easy-to-follow lessons and activities that are ideal for summer learning settings and focus on key standards for language arts or mathematics.
  • A Management Guide containing clear, flexible pacing plans and scope and sequence that optimize instructional time in a variety of settings.
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Digital Resources

  • A robust, expansive digital library of all teacher- and student-facing materials makes lesson planning and instruction flexible.
  • Interactive resources and online games provide practice key literacy and mathematics skills.
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Summer Scholars Language Arts

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Summer Scholars Mathematics

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Take a Closer Look

Dive deeper into the components of this summer school program.
 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Summer Scholars support summer learning?

Summer Scholars reinforces essential language arts or mathematics standards through 25 structured lessons, guided practice, engaging texts, interactive activities, classroom books, and online games. Its combination of instruction, practice, and assessment helps students maintain academic momentum during the summer.

How does the program reduce teacher preparation?

Teacher’s Guides provide 25 ready-to-use lessons and activities. Management Guides include flexible pacing plans and a scope and sequence, while student materials, assessments, books, and digital resources are included with the program. This allows teachers to focus on instruction rather than creating an entire summer curriculum.

Does Summer Scholars measure student progress?

Yes. Student Guided Practice Books include pre- and post-assessments and progress-monitoring opportunities. Educators can use these resources to evaluate student understanding and measure growth during the summer program.

Can Summer Scholars fit different summer schedules?

Yes. Flexible pacing guides, a defined scope and sequence, and 25 lessons allow administrators and educators to organize instruction around different program lengths, schedules, and available instructional time.