From WTXL
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Helping students continue to learn during the summer. That’s what the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is working to do.
The Classroom Connection Resource Fund is a tool put together to help kindergarten students stay on track while on summer break.
At the end of the year, each student will be sent home with a kit including books, flashcards and worksheets to help them prep for first grade.
“What we want to do is keep this learning going and not to lose it over the summer, and this initiative will help support resources and materials for our students to be able to use over the summer with their parents to bridge that gap when we”re not in school so that they can continue that learning and when they come back to school, in August they will be ready to be the best first grader they can be,” Carmen Connor, principal at Pineview Elementary School said.
Summer is a crucial time for young learners to retain the skills they’ve worked hard to build during the school year. While programs like the Classroom Connection Resource Fund provide students with essential tools, many parents may also seek additional ways to keep their children engaged and learning during the break.
Free online resources packed with reading and literacy worksheets are a fantastic complement to summer learning kits, offering families easy access to engaging, educational materials. These resources can help children reinforce key skills like phonics, vocabulary, and sentence building, ensuring they don’t lose the progress they’ve made. By spending just a few minutes each day on these worksheets, parents can create an enjoyable learning routine that keeps kids curious and prepared for the challenges of first grade.
One standout option for families is a robust collection of Reading Comprehension Worksheets, which are designed to help children build their understanding of texts while developing critical thinking skills. These worksheets range from simple exercises for emerging readers to more detailed activities for those ready to tackle short stories or informational texts. By using these tools alongside summer kits, parents can provide their children with a well-rounded approach to literacy.
The flexibility of online resources means learning can happen anytime, anywhere, making it easier for families to turn summer downtime into meaningful opportunities for growth. With the right materials, students can stay on track and return to school in the fall ready to excel.
The money will go towards Bond, Oak Ridge, Pineview, Riley and Sabal Palm elementary schools.
According to the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, the Classroom Connection Resource Fund is currently accepting donations supporting Leon County kindergarten classrooms.
A $300 gift provides an entire classroom with school supplies to combat summer learning loss.
Go to the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce website here to register and donate.
