Summer Blast: Getting Ready for First Grade (Grade 1)

Summer Blast is a fun and effective workbook designed to prepare students for first grade. This easy-to-use workbook makes at-home learning quick and easy with daily practice activities. In 9 weeks, students will review the essential reading, writing, and math skills learned in kindergarten. Watch as students build confidence and develop critical-thinking skills with effective independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great learning boost for students who need extra practice, want to get ahead, or prevent summer learning loss. Includes easy to follow instructions, an answer key, and supportive family activities.Teachers trust the standards-based activities to reinforce learning and address learning gaps. The easy-to-use workbook prepares students to successfully transition to first grade.

Jodene Lynn Smith, M.A., has been in education for over 20 years. She received her Bachelor’s degree, teaching credential, and Master’s degree from California State University Long Beach. Jodene has worked closely with Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education for over 20 years and has worked extensively on over 100 titles as an author, editor, or project manager.