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Hurrah for Summer! 

Summer time and the livin' is easy... but we all need good things to do. These pages offer many activities to keep young children busy learning and having fun! There also are helpful hints for parents and teachers too.  ~  Marci McGowan

** If you have a favorite book title  or website related to summer, the beach, or lighthouses - please send to be included!  

Just for Kids
Our webpage featuring fun sites to visit.

Super Simple Science
Fun Science Facts and Experiments!  

For teachers:  Visit Reading Online this summer!

Read peer-reviewed articles related to literacy learning. 

Read -Aloud Books
for Summer
Here's our list of special books with a summer theme.

The American Experience: Summer Vacation Road Trip
Discover some of America's favorite vacation places. Take a Road Trip across the country.

Kids: Things To Do
More to Do!
And More To Do!
And Even More To Do!
100 fun learning ideas

All About Birds
Fabulous pictures of many animals and interesting information about birds. Did you know there is a duck that MEOWS like a cat?

Blackdog's Games: Try Tic-Tac-Toe
This site has games for all ages.
Older kids might try the Towers of Hanoi.

Lots of Scrambles
These are teacher-made activities with letters and words to do
right on the screen with your mouse!

Summer Reading  K-12
The Boston Public Library has lists by grade.
 

Summer Home Learning Recipes
Reading, writing, math, and science activities to do all summer.

Why Read for 20 Minutes a Day?
It does make a difference!

Summer Reading Lists
Terrific article by Education World's
Gary Hopkins

Good Books for You And Your Child
From Marion Dunkerley

Travel With Kids
Family Vacation Ideas

FunBrain Games
Lots to do here!

Tic-Tac-Toe
Online Fun

* Flag Day, June 14

* July 4th Puzzle

* July 4th Fun