Scholastic Scholar Zone Summer Brochure

GRADES K–8

Achieve Learning Gains with a Proven Reading & Writing and Math Curriculum

Achievement You Can Measure EXCITEMENT YOU CAN FEEL Embark on an exciting and transformative summer adventure with Scholastic Scholar Zone Summer Powered by BellXcel. This comprehensive K–8 summer curriculum is grounded in the Science of Reading and integrates evidence- based best practices, so your scholars can reach new heights in reading, writing, and math. With high-interest instruction and a digital planning and professional development platform, Scholar Zone has everything you need to drive academic gains this summer! I have never seen my son be more willing to read and want to engage more. He is very excited every morning to attend the program and have fun with his staff and peers. I have never seen him be more willing to learn. –Scholastic Scholar Zone Summer parent

Strong Evidence for STRONG ACADEMIC GAINS Scholastic Scholar Zone Summer Powered by BellXcel is built upon BellXcel’s evidence-based model with a decades-long track record of improved student and educator outcomes. The RAND Corporation’s independent review of summer programs nationwide confirms that BellXcel meets the highest levels of evidence —one of only 43 summer programs in the U.S. with that distinction. 2023 BellXcel outcomes and survey responses showed a +2.0 month grade-equivalent gain in literacy and a +2.5 month gain in math skills . In a national survey led by RAND, teachers using BellXcel were more likely to report that summer professional learning helped improve their use of student-centered practices during the school year .

Quality Outcomes Matter Built by educators, for educators, Scholastic Scholar Zone Summer Powered by BellXcel empowers our partners to improve student and educator outcomes in ways that continue into the school year.

SCHOLAR IMPACT

STAFF IMPACT

2+ months average reading gain 2.5+ months average math gain

of staff felt empowered to build caring, consistent relationships with scholars.

96%

of staff felt the program promoted youth participants’ well-being.

90%

FAMILY IMPACT

of families felt valued as a partner in their child’s learning; 94% were highly satisfied with the program.

95%

of staff felt the support they received from leaders helped improve or enhance their skills.

88%

Source: 2023 BellXcel outcomes and survey responses.

Your All-in-One SUMMER CURRICULUM Reading & Writing • Math FEATURES 4 to 8 weeks of flexible content in reading and writing and math A variety of engaging whole-group, small-group, and independent learning activities that include cross-content reading and writing A comprehensive curriculum with Teacher’s Guides, Student Handbooks, high-interest fiction, informational texts, and magazine articles to support instruction and learning

Elevate Your Teaching Experience with Easy-to-Implement, Comprehensive Resources Teacher’s Guides go beyond planning and pacing, offering scaffolded lessons for each element. A detailed scope & sequence highlights key objectives and Science of Reading alignment for K–2, ensuring fidelity in implementation. A synchronous professional learning modules deepen understanding of the curriculum and its methodology.

DAY 1 1

Chapter 1 Numbers to 1000

Stage: Pictorial Representation

− Refer students to the picture of the 1 hundred- square, 6 ten-rods and 7 unit cubes on PR1ME p. 4. Tell students that the 1 hundred-square represents 100, the 6 ten-rods represent 60 and the 7 unit cubes represent 7.

Chapter Overview Lesson 1: Hundreds, Tens and Ones Lesson 2: Comparing Numbers

Note for Teachers In this chapter, students learn to identify digits in the hundreds, tens and ones places. Ensure that students can interpret the place value chart, which is a useful tool for comparison of numbers as well as the addition and subtraction of numbers. When comparing numbers, students are introduced to the symbols “>” and “,” to express the relative value of two or more numbers.

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Tell students that there are 167 unit cubes altogether.

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Stage: Abstract Representation

− Write the number ‘167’ and its number word ‘one hundred and sixty-seven’ on the board. − Lead students to see that ‘167’ can be broken

down into hundreds, tens and ones, for example. one hundred, sixty and seven.

Lesson 1: Hundreds, Tens and Ones

− Then, guide them to read the number ‘167’ as ‘one hundred and sixty-seven’. − Finally, guide students to understand where the word ‘and’ is included in the number word.

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(b) Stage: Concrete Experience

Learning Outcomes: •

If available, use base ten blocks to guide students to count in steps of 100. This allows students to see the relationship between 10 hundreds and 1 thousand. − Using 10 hundred-squares, guide students to count from 100 to 1000. Show students each hundred-square as you count along in steps of 100. − Highlight to students that there are 10 hundred- squares, and 10 hundreds is equal to 1000. − On the board, write 10 hundreds = 1 thousand.

Interpret a 3-digit number in terms of hundreds, tens and ones • Read and write a 3-digit number and the corresponding number word Materials: • Base ten blocks (a) Stage: Concrete Experience If available, use base ten blocks to represent numbers and count physical objects in ones, tens and hundreds. Learning how to break down a number into hundreds, tens and ones will help students in learning to read and write numbers in numerals and number words. − Using 10 unit cubes, guide students to count from 1 to 10. Connect each unit cube as you count along in steps of 1. Show students the ten-rod formed by the 10 unit cubes and remind them that it represents 10. − Next, guide students to count from 10 to 100 using ten-rods. Inform students that we can count in a faster way by counting on from 10 to 100 in steps of 10. − Count along in steps of 10 as you connect each ten-rod. Show students the hundred- square formed by the 10 ten-rods. − Have students recall that 10 tens = 1 hundred. − Then, guide students to count on from 100 to 160 in tens using 6 ten-rods. − Finally, guide students to count on from 160 to 167 in ones using 7 unit cubes. − Highlight to students that there is 1 hundred- square, 6 ten-rods and 7 unit cubes.

Stage: Pictorial Representation

− Refer students to the 10 hundred-squares on PR1ME p. 4. Guide them to count the number of hundred-squares on the page in steps of 100. Stage: Abstract Representation − Write the number ‘1000’ and its number word ‘one thousand’ on the board. − Lead students to see that there are no hundreds, tens or ones in the number. − Then, guide them to read the number ‘1000’ as ‘one thousand’.

Guide students to read and write other numbers, such as 208 and 350.

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The evidence is clear. Students learn best when they’re given access to instruction based on the Science of Reading research. The Reading and Writing curriculum aligns with these principles and practices, ensuring a powerful and effective learning experience for all scholars. Build Strong READING AND WRITING SKILLS with Science of Reading–Based Instruction

Science of Reading Concepts

PHONEMIC AWARENESS The ability to identify different sounds that make up speech.

PHONICS Matching sounds to letters or letter groups, key to decoding new words.

FLUENCY The ability to read accurately and quickly.

COMPREHENSION Happens when words become ideas, reading fluently with a strong vocabulary.

VOCABULARY The key to knowing more about everything.

I really enjoyed having ample time to plan my lessons and activities.The program was very well-planned, and I loved having such a high-quality curriculum and books to use. –Scholastic Scholar Zone Summer instructor

The Reading & Writing Teacher’s Guides Include Instruction and Activities Following 4 Consistent Sections

Student Handbook

30 MINUTES Whole-Group Instruction • Read-aloud books • Student pages

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20 MINUTES Teacher-Led Reading Instruction • Books for small groups

20 MINUTES Independent/Partner Work • Book Club books (K–8) • L etters and Sounds pages (K–2)

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• D ecodable readers (K–2) • Word Study (3)

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20 MINUTES Writing • Books to introduce writing • Genre (K–2)

DEVELOPING PROBLEM SOLVERS and Math Thinkers Math content is aligned to core concepts that scaffold and recur from kindergarten to Grade 8. The curriculum: Develops metacognition and mathematical thinking by leveraging different representations of the mathematical concept. Engages consistent pedagogy with a strong focus on problem solving. Supports real-life application of mathematical concepts via math readers and magazines. Creates opportunities for scholars to engage with and practice to deepen real-world connections and application.

Prior to your program my child struggled in math. It was his least favorite subject. Now my child is more confident in math and is ready for the school year. –Scholastic Scholar Zone Summer parent

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The Math Instructional Routine Includes 3 Consistent Sections to Support Acquisition of Key Math Skills

30 MINUTES Whole-Group Instruction • Math Readers (K) • Scholastic PR1ME (1–7) • Scholastic MATH (8)

Student Handbook

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30 MINUTES Teacher-Led Math Instruction • Math Readers (K–2) • DynaMath articles (3–6) • Scholastic MATH articles (7–8)

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school starts. He collects the money earned from sales since his last visit. Then he refills the machines with more

snacks and drinks. He tracks the sales of each item he sells with an app. Each weekend, he goes shopping for snacks to refill his machines. Mikey’s best- seller? Cheez-Its! But Mikey doesn’t just run his

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shows other kids how to start their own businesses. Each

class includes how to make a budget, which is a plan for how to spend money. “I think this is important because it’ll make our world a better place,” Mikey says. “There will be more jobs for people.” —Jennifer Hackett

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Scholar Zone Summer DIGITAL SUPPORT

As part of the Scholastic Scholar Zone Summer curriculum, educators receive access to a digital platform including professional learning on demand, reporting, and an online enrichment curriculum for students.

All Your Resources, All in One Place Scholastic Scholar Zone Summer Powered by BellXcel includes a subscription to Arly , BellXcel’s program management solution. Arly provides one-stop access to all Scholar Zone digital materials, plus the tools and resources that teachers and administrators need to run a summer program. Online professional learning: Ensure your staff has the knowledge and skills necessary to improve instruction and drive results. Family communication app: Strengthen family engagement by sharing what scholars are learning through photos, announcements, and direct messages. Analytics & reporting: Gain unparalleled insights into program metrics to uncover strategies for building a more effective learning community. Surveys & assessments: Leverage academic assessments & program quality surveys to prove impact and learn what sets your program apart.

ENSURE STAFF CONFIDENCE AND SUCCESS Scripted activities make it easy for anyone to lead with little preparation from any mobile device.

Facilitation guides include scripting, modeling photos, and videos. Flexible implementation and pacing guides help plan daily structure.

Empower kids with essential life skills through engaging activities that positively shape the program climate and culture. Included with every Scholar Zone Summer purchase, educators receive access to an enrichment curriculum for PreK–8. Arly Explorers expands the learning opportunities and focuses on the whole child with activities that blend academic and life skills with art, games, creative writing, and more.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EXPERIENCES Engaging activities tailored for elementary students offer a diverse range of experiences, like:

MULTI-DAY • 30–45 MINUTES PER DAY Water: Design & Build an Underwater Habitat • Pairs for Grades 1–6 • C onnections: science, engineering, art • Life skills: creative thinking, critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving

20 MINUTES Water: Sharks and Minnows • Pairs for Grades 1–6 or Group for Grades 1–4 • C onnections activity • Life skills: coping with stress, self-awareness, and problem-solving

MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCES Middle schoolers participate in activities crafted to enhance life and leadership skills, such as:

MULTI-DAY • 5-LESSON PROJECT Service Learning: Share a Skill • Group for Grades 6–8

60 MINUTES • VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP Protecting Our Planet: A Visit to the Great Barrier Reef • G roup for Grades 6–8 • Life skills: empathy, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving • Leadership skills: teamwork, empathy, innovation, and humility

• L ife skills: communication skills, coping with stress, creative thinking, and problem-solving • Leadership skills: confidence, listening skills, and mentoring

Scholar Zone empowered our team to deliver a great summer learning experience to the scholars who needed it the most. The impact for our scholars, educators, and families was evident throughout the summer and the next school year. –Dr. Leticia Bhatia, Director of Special Projects, Categorical & English Learner Program, South San Francisco Unified School District

Provide a Consistent Experience Year-Round

Scholastic Scholar Zone Extended Learning Powered by BellXcel is an easy-to-use extended-day curriculum proven to raise outcomes in reading and math and guaranteed to keep students engaged.

For more information, visit scholastic.com/scholarzone or call (800) 387-1437 x6333

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