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Mr. Bluestein's Introduction to Summer Learning 

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Mr. Bluestein's Introduction to Summer Learning 

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Here are links to the Nutmeg Nominees and how to find some of them as e-books and audio books.

Elementary Nominees Grades 2-3
Intermediate Nominees Grades 4-6

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We challenge you to pick one of these things to do this summer:

1. Read a book or text about a character who doesn’t look like you or live like you.

2. Read a book or text about a topic you don’t know much about.

3. Read a book or text in a format that you don’t normally read for fun. This might be a chapter book, a graphic novel, a book in verse, a picture book, or a hybrid book.

OR Design your own reading challenge that has three separate categories.

Learn More: https://geneyang.com/the-reading-without-walls-challenge

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How to read an E book with your child.pdf

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Looking for Excellent Diverse Books for Children - Start Here!

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Parents and other caregivers are seeking resources to help them hold children through the current, terrible wave of racialized violence, which is exacerbated by the tensions and vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As scholars, writers, and parents who use books to connect with our children and spark conversations with them, we've developed this book list to help engage the broad range of emotions and needs of diverse children in our multiracial society. In some cases, we've highlighted worthy, albeit lesser-known titles. Some are older books, some are newer, and a few will publish later this year but are available for pre-order now. This list skews heavily towards #ownvoices books and is arranged alphabetically by title.

Please use these books to help you do the work of making the world a safer, more equitable place for all children.

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20 Picture Books for 2020: Readings to Embrace Race, Provide Solace &...

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As scholars, writers, and parents who use books to connect with our children and spark conversations with them, we've developed this book list to help...

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CT.gov - Connecticut's Official State Website

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Overview

The 2020 Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge stresses the importance of maintaining math skills during the summer. Schools compete based on student population and grade level. The program identifies the schools with the highest percentage of participating enrollment and the highest number of badges earned by participating students. Registration instructions, district reporting forms and all other materials are available online.

Information on the 2020 Summer Math Challenge

Top-performing Schools from 2019
Highest Participation - Elementary Level

Bradley School, Derby Public School

Highest Total Minutes Completed - High School Level

Guilford High School, Guilford Public Schools
Overall Highest Participating District

North Haven Public Schools

Connecticut Summer Math Passport
Passport booklet

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The 2020 Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge stresses the importance of maintaining math skills during the summer. Schools compete based on student population and grade level. The program identifies the schools with the highest percentage of participating enrollment and the highest number of badges earned by participating students.

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The Children's Summer Reading Challenge begins June 22nd!

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Fairfield Public Library Recommended Reading List

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Fairfield Public Library Recommended Reading List

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Even the youngest babies need books! Reading to your baby stimulates language development and comprehension. Even if your little one wants to chew on the pages, the cadence of words and how they are put together will assist your child in his/her learning as she grows. And, when comprehension and attention span has increased in the toddler years, you can share longer stories together.

Books for Babies: A list of recommended titles for the little ones aged 0-18 months. (2021)

Terrific for Toddlers: Lively, fun, and energetic books for children 18-24 months. (2021)

Picture Perfect: Check out these great picture books to read aloud or one-on-one. (2021)

These books are aimed at beginning and newly independent readers. Repetition and common story elements are introduced and reinforced to facilitate understanding.

Books to Start-Emergent Readers: Books for very beginning readers. (2021)

Books to Share & Read Aloud Gr. K-1: Check out these books for those learning to read but who still love sharing a book! (2021)

Best of for Gr. K-1: Our favorites from 2020/2021.

Familiar Faces: Favorite Series for Gr. 1-3 (2021)

Best of for Gr. 2-3: Our favorites from 2020/20221.

Explore other Worlds: Sci-fi and Fantasy (2021)

Follow the Clues: Mysteries (2021)

Need a Laugh: Funny Books (2021)

Read Alouds for Gr. 2-3: Books to share and read aloud. (2021)

Scary Stories:: Suspenseful Tales (2021)

Best of for Gr. 4 & 5: Our favorites from 2020/20221.

Read Alouds for Gr. 4 & 5 (2021)

Realistic and Funny (2021)

Robes & Robots: Sci-fi & Fantasy (2021)

Scene of the Crime: Mysteries (2021)
Score!: Sports Stories (2021)
Survival and Adventure (2021)

Travel Back in Time: Historical Fiction (2021)

Road Trip Reading Audiobooks: Are you looking for some recommendations on audiobooks for the family? Look no further! (2021)

Tween Reads: Upstairs in the Children's Room? Or downstairs in Teens? These books are for "tweens." (2021)

Nutmeg Award: Connecticut's State Book Award for children.

Newbery Medal Winners : Most distinguished children's book of the year. Awarded by the Association for Library Services to Children.

Caldecott Medal Winners: Most distinguished picture book of the year. Awarded by the Association for Library Services to Children.

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Even the youngest babies need books! Reading to your baby stimulates language development and comprehension. Even if your little one wants to chew on the pages, the cadence of words and how they are put together will assist your child in his/her learning as she grows.

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Grace Lin and Laurie Keller answer this wonderful kid question: "If you were to become a character in your book, which would it be and why?"

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Ready to read a 2022 Nutmeg! - Mrs. Salemme

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Ready to read a 2022 Nutmeg! - Mrs. Salemme

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Emerson B:
Reading by the pool on vacation.