Summer Bridge Calendar: Kindergarten to 1st Grade
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Summer Bridge Calendar: Kindergarten to 1st Grade" is written for Kindergarten (Ages 5-6). Children a grade either side can use it too: younger ones with an adult reading it aloud, older ones as a quick refresher.
3 pages in this set
Summer bridge calendar for kindergarten going into 1st grade: 10 weeks of short daily reading, writing and math activities. Cover plus 2 pages. Part of our summer bridge collection.
How do I use this resource?
Hang the calendar on the fridge and do one activity a day. Check the box when it is done, and keep going even if you miss a day. Finish with the summer bridge completion certificate.
What students will practice
- Gives Kindergarten students hands-on, summer-themed practice across a range of skills and activity types.
- Supports summer learning packets, end-of-year fun, or a break from routine worksheets.
- Keeps kids engaged with a seasonal theme while still building or reviewing a skill.
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FAQ
How do I use the Summer Bridge Calendar: Kindergarten to 1st Grade?
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Hang the calendar on the fridge and do one activity a day. Check the box when it is done, and keep going even if you miss a day. Finish with the summer bridge completion certificate.
What is the Summer Bridge Calendar: Kindergarten to 1st Grade?
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A cover and two calendar pages with 50 short daily activities over 10 weeks, Monday to Friday, to get ready for 1st grade. Each activity takes about 15 minutes and has a box to check when it is done. Activities include reading a picture book out loud, counting to 50, copying your name and finding things that start with a sound.
Can I use the Summer Bridge Calendar: Kindergarten to 1st Grade at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten summer activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
What is a summer bridge calendar?
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A summer bridge calendar is a plan of short daily activities that keeps skills fresh between one grade and the next. The Kindergarten to 1st grade calendar has 50 activities over 10 weeks, Monday to Friday, each about 15 minutes.
What summer activities are there for kindergarten?
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Summer packs for reading, math, crafts and games, summer number pages, sorting and matching games, dot to dot and color by number pages, a busy book, and a Kindergarten to 1st grade summer bridge calendar with a goals checklist.
What should a child know before starting 1st grade?
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Naming all the letters and their sounds, reading about 25 sight words, counting to 100 and writing the numbers to 20. The Kindergarten to 1st grade goals checklist lists these with a box to check for each one.
Is there a certificate for finishing the summer bridge?
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Yes. The summer bridge completion certificate works for kindergarten to 5th grade and has lines for the child's name, the grade they are ready to start, a signature and the date.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Summer Activities |
| Pages | 3 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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