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Grades

Summer learning for every rising 1st–4th grader

Every grade gets the same Math, Reading, and Social Studies Island structure, plus 12 grade-matched storybooks — but the actual difficulty is banded specifically to the grade a child is entering in the fall.

Rising 1st Grade

For kids who just finished Kindergarten and are heading into 1st grade.

Math

Counting to 100, comparing two-digit numbers, place value basics, and addition & subtraction within 20.

Reading

Phonics and letter sounds, word building, and early fluency practice.

Social Studies

Maps, communities, and the helpers who make them run.

Plus 12 illustrated storybooks written for this grade level, and all 6 math games.

Rising 2nd Grade

For kids who just finished 1st grade and are heading into 2nd grade.

Math

3-digit place value, rounding to the nearest hundred, expanded form, and addition & subtraction with carrying and borrowing.

Reading

Word building, informational text, and vocabulary in context.

Social Studies

U.S. landmarks and symbols, and how different communities work.

Plus 12 illustrated storybooks written for this grade level, and all 6 math games.

Rising 3rd Grade

For kids who just finished 2nd grade and are heading into 3rd grade.

Math

4-digit place value, rounding to the nearest thousand, ordering large numbers, and multi-digit addition & subtraction.

Reading

Fiction and fables, author's purpose, and reading fluency.

Social Studies

World cultures and traditions, and how economies and resources work.

Plus 12 illustrated storybooks written for this grade level, and all 6 math games.

Rising 4th Grade

For kids who just finished 3rd grade and are heading into 4th grade.

Math

Introduction to decimals, rounding and comparing decimals, and 5-digit addition & subtraction.

Reading

Master-level reading challenges pulling together fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Social Studies

Government, citizenship, and historical figures and events.

Plus 12 illustrated storybooks written for this grade level, and all 6 math games.

Ready to start?

Pick your child's grade during setup and jump straight in — $12.99/month, or save ~23% with the 3-month plan.

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