Summer Learning Programs & Resources

Summer Learning

Summer is a valuable opportunity for students to grow academically. Through high-quality summer programs and resources, districts can help ensure students are prepared to succeed next school year.

The Impact of Summer Learning

 Studies show that offering a well-rounded summer learning experience helps students return to school better prepared, more confident, and ready to succeed.

Improve Academic Performance

Students achieved an average reading gain of 2+ months and an average math gain of 2.5+ months using Scholastic summer curricula.

What Makes Scholastic Summer Programs Effective?

Grounded in research, our summer learning resources are guided by four key principles:

Efficacy

Drive targeted academic outcomes through evidence-based instruction.

Engagement

Offer engaging summer learning experiences for students and families.

Access

Provide all students with the opportunity to participate in enriching summer learning programs.

Ease

Streamline implementation for educators and remove barriers for families.

Summer Learning Solutions

Everything you need to support student learning this summer.

Summer Reading

Build home libraries to retain and improve reading skills. Explore high-interest take-home books and rigorous practice activities.

Customizable Take-Home Book Packs

My Books Summer | Rising Grades K–9


Keep readers on track with take-home book packs and customization offerings that are proven to increase or maintain reading skills over the summer. Available in English or Spanish.

Build Exceptional Home Libraries

Grab and Go | Grades PreK–8

Promote summer reading at home or on the go with thematic five-book packs prepacked for easy distribution. Available in English and Spanish.

Summer Curricula

Prepare your students for success next year with high-quality, evidence-based ELA and math instruction.

Powerful Summer Literacy Instruction.

Exciting Summer Camp Feeling.

LitCamp | Rising Grades K–9


Enhance literacy skills with evidence-based instruction featuring an engaging summer-camp approach. Available in English or Spanish.

Summer Math Program with Real-World,

Problem-Based Learning

MathCamp | Rising Grades 1–6


Strengthen math skills, number sense, and fluency while bolstering students’ confidence and sense of well-being in a captivating camp-style format. Available in English or Spanish.

Evidence-Based Summer ELA and Math Solutions

Scholar Zone Summer | Grades K–8


Accelerate student achievement this summer with easy-to-use, evidence-based Math and Reading & Writing curricula proven to raise outcomes and prepare for the upcoming academic year.

Supplemental Summer Phonics

Instruction and Decodables

Phonics Booster Kits | Grades K–3


Strengthen foundational skills this summer with engaging decodables and impactful instruction designed to bridge to strategic reading.

Summer Family Engagement

Help families understand the value of summer learning and nurture it over the break.

Everything Families Need to Get Kindergarten Ready

School Readiness Kits | PreK–K

Help families prepare for a successful school year with bilingual English/Spanish books and activities.

Everything Families Need to Support Academic Growth

School Success Kits | Grades K–1

Provide families with bilingual English/Spanish books, activities, and strategies to support academic growth and well-being.  

A Mentoring Program with a Real Impact

Scholastic R.E.A.L. | Grades PreK–8

Empower community members to become reading mentors with books and materials to help them support academic success.

Everything You Need to Host a Family Literacy Event

Literacy Events | Grades PreK–5

Provide families with take-home books, activities, and modeling strategies to support academic progress during the summer.

Dive into the Science of Reading in Practice Book Series

Send teachers back to school feeling refreshed and ready to improve outcomes with evidence-based professional books from top educators.

Foundations and Impact

Built on research. Measured for effectiveness.

Summer Solutions: Translating Research into Practice

Scholastic Education incorporates eight research-based practices into our summer learning solutions to drive real results.

Home Libraries | Topic Paper

This review of research details the positive impact of home libraries on student achievement.

Empowering Students and Families to Address Summer Reading Loss

This case study examines the impact of summer initiatives on student reading scores as well as student and family attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors toward reading.

Kids and Family Reading Report

Discover the powerful connection between literacy rates and student well-being.

Summer Success Stories

Our partners, customers, and colleagues share strategies and best practices for achieving summer learning goals.

GELF Delivers Books to Beat the Summer Slide in Tennessee

By Evy Bingle

Bright Futures Are Built in Summer

By Michael Haggen and District Panelists

How Educators Can Strengthen Summer Reading Connections with Families

By Dr. Amanda Alexander

4 Ways Districts Can Achieve Targeted Summer Learning Outcomes

By Michael Haggen

Summer Learning: Learn How to Mitigate Learning Loss and Prepare Students to Succeed

By Pam Allyn and Marcus Ferrara

Ready to Make a Difference This Summer?