Summer 2026
Fighting the Summer Slide - Workbook
Studies show that over the summer students lose a considerable amount of what they've learned during the previous school year. That's why HPS is sending home Summer Learning bags with every K-5 student in the district.
Set aside time each day to do an activity with your child. This investment will help them stay engaged and retain more of what they've learned.
\Our Why: Article about Summer Learning Loss for Parents
Summer Reading Challenges with Prizes
- Herrick District Library Explore the Shore
- Barnes and Nobel: Summer Reading Journal, Spanish
- Pizza Hut Summer of Stories Book It Program
- Chuck-e-Cheese Page Turning Pro
More ideas for using the materials in your summer bags:
Dice games
Card games
Beach Ball
Chalk
More great resources for continued learning!
- Reading Rockets: K-2 Reading Adventure Packs (English and Spanish!)
- Start with a Book: Themes + Books + Activities to build background knowledge
- Literacy in the Sciences: Links, videos, activities, books and more!
- Being Bilingual is a Superpower: Multilingual Tips to Support Language and Literacy at Home
- Boredom Busters
- Online Learning Resources
- Outdoor Discovery Center Parks Passport