Grade 7-8 RSD 13 Summer Discovery Den by Stephanie Quarato

Practice Kindness

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

There may never be a more important time than now to practice kindness, compassion, and empathy. Performing random acts of kindness towards others gives us a greater sense of purpose, makes us feel connected to others, and can even make us feel good! It may even cause others to do the same! Click on the link to print or view the Random Acts of Kindness Journal. Use it (or keep your own journal) to keep track of those moments when you make a positive impact on others' lives. The result may surprise you!

P.A.U.S.E.

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Being able to be aware, to step back and find calm, and to name feelings are so important to everyone's health. Click to view the guide: PAUSE. Let it help you navigate through your feelings and stay connected to yourself and others.

Outdoor Bingo

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Summer is a great time to step back and enjoy the great outdoors. It also is an opportunity to be active in different ways. Please use the BINGO card below to complete as many outdoor summer activities as possible. You may enjoy completing these activities with a friend or family member!

Take a Mindfulness Walk

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Take a mindfulness walk in your neighborhood. Learn how to clear your mind of clutter and restore your sense of focus.

Summer Reading Bingo

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Time for a challenge! See how many squares you can mark off on this Bingo board! Under a table? In a tent?? Read with a foreign accent??? You've got this! Challenger yourself to get to mark off all the space. Click on the link to view or print your Summer Reading Bingo board. You've got this!

Create a Book Trailer

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

OK - for this one you'll need to be on the computer - but for good reason!! Book trailers are a fun way to use technology to share interests in reading with your friends.
Students could use iMovie or Animoto to create and publish their videos. In fact, iMovie includes a set of pre-built trailer templates. Both iMovie and Animoto allow students to focus on the content, as they greatly simplify the editing process. Check out some sixth graders' great set of examples. By incorporating your own drawings and writing instead of searching for images or shooting live video, the technology becomes a medium through which you can really engage with the literature.

Write a book Review for our LMC....

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

As many avid readers know, book reviews can be magical. Not only are they book recommendations, they’re also bridges to our fellow bookworms all around the world. Reviews offer a chance to share your thoughts with other readers ….Our local Librarians would like YOU to write a review of one of your favorite books you read this year. We will display them at our own Strong Library and the local town libraries… for student readers to see
Click for some tips

Give it 5 Stars!

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Write a review for a restaurant you recently visited. How was your meal? Was the service exceptional? Did the ambience make you feel at home? Would you recommend it to your friends?

Summer Journaling

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Keeping a journal is arguably one of the best habits students can build. Journaling allows you to reflrect and express yourself. It keeps you centered and enables you to identify strengths - not to mention it helps you to experiment with a different form of writing. Grab a journal - any notebook or journal will do. Click on the link to view or print Summer Journaling Ideas for 7th and 8th grade and see what amazing ideas you are capable of.

A Collage of Ideas

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Start a collection of images. Take them from magazines or photos you’ve taken. Arrange them in a unique way.

Then, let the pictures tell a story. Write down the story you see in the pictures you’ve laid out.

Walk on the Creative Side

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Take a walk around your neighborhood, and make note of interesting things you sense around you. What does the air smell like? What kinds of plants do you see? Who else is out walking around? Use the things you see to inspire your next piece of creative writing.

Keeping it Proportional

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Let's keep some of your important math skills sharp! Challenge yourself to these Proportional Reasoning problems. Click on the link to view or print the problems. Solutions are on the last page. Good luck!
Proportional Relationship Problems

Picture Some Graphing

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

It's drawing and math! Hone your skills with coordinate planes while creating cool pictures. Download and print the coordinates for a variety of cool pics, plot them, connect the points, and enjoy! Graph paper links included here as well ~
Homer Simpson
Mets Symbol
Snoopy
Superman
Yankees Symbol
Bart Simpson

Proportionality in a Flash!

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Practice proportionality on the go! View or print these cards and keep your skills honed. Answers are included, so you can check your own practice. Keep up the great work!

"Express" Yourself! Expressing Equations

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

A great way to keep your algebra skills up to speed. View or print these flash cards for Expressing Equations - take them with you! Take them to the park, in the car, or wherever you go! Answers on included so you can check your accuracy.

Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

The 2025 Commissioner's Summer Math Challenge stresses the importance of maintaining math skills during the summer. Please click on the link to visit the web page for registration instructions and all other materials.

Board Games!

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Did you know that many board games involve lots of math? They support spatial relationships, addition and subtraction, and problem solving. Try a new board game this summer. Some games are available to be borrowed at the Durham Public Library.

DaVinci Bridge

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Pencils? Popsicle Sticks? What do you have around the house? Challenge yourself with this classic engineering feat

Baking with the Sun - Design Your Own Solar Cooker!

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

There are lots of great reasons to learn how to make a solar oven! Maybe you’re going camping. Maybe you’re interested in learning about different ways to concentrate the sun’s energy. Maybe you’re interested in methods of cooking that don’t add greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere. Maybe you’re just hungry! In any case, as long as you’re patient and willing to move your oven where the sun is, you’ll be rewarded with some hot, yummy food.

Don't Crack Up! The Egg Challenge

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

The egg drop is a classic science project that kids of all ages will love. Can you design a system that will protect an egg from a fall? Give it a try and find out.

Energy Roller Coaster

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Potential energy! Kinetic energy! It can all be as fun as a roller coaster ride!! Learn all about energy transformation through this *complete* lesson from Eversource: Energy Roller Coaster. Links to videos and other materials linked on the document below.

Create Your Own Music!

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 13:40:27 UTC

Tapping into your musical intelligence can be done easily anywhere, anytime! Check out this link to create your own instrument and tap out your own rhythm. "Music is it's own reward!" ~Sting

Grades 7&8 Summer Math Share

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 18:16:13 UTC

Math is all around us! Are you at a store and see a price that doesn't make sense? Do you have a good idea for something you notice or wonder? Want to spark up a conversation about math? This is just the place to do it! Share your math journey by contributing to this slide deck. Directions are on slide 2.

Grades 7&8 Summer Novel Share

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 18:24:35 UTC

Have you read a really good book that you are wanting to share with others? Are you looking for a good book to read? This is the place where you can share the books you have read, while also (hopefully) getting some good book recommendations!

Stepping Outside the Box

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 18:35:08 UTC

"When you feel boxed in by not knowing how to get out of a bad situation, or solve a problem, or overwhelmed by others opinions, thoughts and/or advice. You can step outside the box and exercise your creativity!"

Box of Courage

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 18:36:53 UTC

"Courage is only possible when we are afraid. Sometimes when we are faced with a difficult situation, we are so focused on the pain and problems that we forget we already have so much in us to get us through. It takes bravery and courage to keep moving forward when so much of you wants to give up. This activity is intended to remind you of many of the tools, people and resources available to help you when you are afraid. It can help you find the courage to keep moving forward."

Coloring Pages

squarato1 — 2024-06-10 18:38:10 UTC

Get creative with some of these mindful coloring worksheets. On the website above, scroll down to "Coloring Pages" and click the pinkish plus circle to expand the selection.

Nutmeg Book Awards 2025 Intermediate

glentini — 2025-05-21 17:56:56 UTC

Read one of the books nominated for a Nutmeg Award.

Governors Summer Reading Challenge 2025

glentini — 2025-05-21 17:59:07 UTC

Participate in the Governors Summer Reading Challenge.

Nutmeg Summer Reading Middle School nominations

glentini — 2025-05-21 18:04:15 UTC