Summer Blast

Parents who want to get a child ready for kindergarten will find this practical summer workbook useful. Its theme-based units cover the skills and goals expected from the end of prekindergarten up to the start of kindergarten.

The book is organized into nine weeks of lessons that touch on social studies, writing, reading, science, math, and art. Each lesson draws on ordinary family routines, so parents can carry out the activities without special materials or training.

The content is aligned with the Common Core and other state standards, and it includes tools to help parents support their child's readiness for school.