Celebration and Summer Reading
Reflect on language arts skills learned in second grade
Explore exciting learning opportunities in third grade
Celebrate academic growth and God's faithfulness
“Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become still wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will increase in learning.”
— Proverbs 9:9 (WEB)Learning is a lifelong journey where we can always grow and improve
Gather students in a circle. Celebrate completing second grade with cheers and high-fives. Remind students how much they've learned this year.
Discuss exciting skills coming in third grade: more complex reading, creative writing, and grammar concepts.
Create a colorful poster with summer reading and writing goals
Simpler: Pre-draw goal categories for students
Challenge: Include specific reading and writing challenges
Share summer goals with a partner. Celebrate growth and learning.
Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and grow. Please bless our summer and help us continue learning about You.
Coming up: Enjoy your summer break! Keep reading and practicing your skills!
“Brothers, I do not consider that I have taken hold of it yet. But one thing I do: forgetting the things which are behind and reaching forward to the things which are ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 3:13-14 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Act out pressing forward with enthusiastic motions
Second grade is a critical year for reading and writing development. Encourage continued learning during summer.
Summer learning loss can occur without consistent practice
Enthusiasm about reading and willingness to set learning goals