Summer Workbook for transition to Third Grade: Get Ready for Third Grade Workbook Math Facts: Use these links to create math fact tests addition subtraction For online Practice of math facts students can sign up for: XtraMath Reading: Jeffco Public Library Website Reading Tips: As your child reads this summer be sure to work on: ~ Comprehension by talking about or writing about what they read. ~ Vocabulary by attending to new words and asking about their meaning. ~ Fluency by reading out loud at times and working on expression. Writing: Ideas for Writing: ~ Have your child keep a journal for the summer. Each week they should write one paragraph about something they did. This should include a topic sentence, at least three descriptive details, and a closing sentence. ~ Have them do some creative writing such as writing a story or poetry. Focus on descriptive words and encourage them to use new vocabulary that they haven't written with before. ~ Find an interesting topic and have them research and write about it over the summer. This should include proper sentence structure, proper paragraph structure, and details. ~ Practice letter writing with a friend throughout the summer.