Research shows that kids can lose up to 2.5 months' worth of hard-earned knowledge from the previous grade over the summer vacation break. That's why we at Sylvan Learning—America's #1 tutoring brand—created the SUMMER SMART workbook series! Packed with fun exercises and teacher-created activities, this book reinforces math and reading concepts your child learned in 1st grade, including: • Numbers and counting • Addition and subtraction • Basic measurements • Short and long vowels • Words to know • Reading comprehension Inside each Summer Smart book, you'll also find: • Teacher tips for staying sharp over the summer • Special “Vacation Challenge!” activities and games section • Cut-out flashcard sheets and recommended reading lists • A “Summer Smart!” Achievement Certificate Let the experts at America's #1 tutoring brand help get your child ready for 2nd grade! Sylvan Learning Workbooks won a NAPPA is the nation’s most comprehensive awards program for children’s products and parenting resources and has been critically reviewing products since 1990. The Award recognizes Sylvan Learning Workbooks as some of the most innovative and useful products geared to parents. Sylvan's proven system inspires kids to learn and has helped children nationwide catch up, keep up, and get ahead in school. Sylvan has been a trusted partner for parents for thirty years, and has based their supplemental education success on programs developed through a focus on the highest educational standards and detailed research. Sylvan’s line of educational products equips families with fun, effective, and grade-appropriate learning tools. Our workbooks and learning kits feature activities, stories, and games to reinforce the skills children need to develop and achieve their academic potential. Students will reap the rewards of improved confidence and a newfound love of learning.