Make 5th Grade a
BIG SUCCESS!

Make 5th Grade A
BIG SUCCESS!
Reading Skills Program for Entering 5th Graders
ONLINE THIS SUMMER
Reading & Study Skills Program for Entering 5th Graders
ONLINE THIS SUMMER
Entering 5th graders who sharpen reading skills during the summer have a real advantage. They gain months of progress and get a jump start on 5th grade. On the first day of school, they feel confident and motivated to succeed.

Summer is the key opportunity to develop your child’s reading skills for the upcoming school year.
Entering 5th graders who sharpen reading skills during the summer have a real advantage. They gain months of progress and get a jump start on 5th grade. On the first day of school, they feel confident and motivated to succeed.

Summer is the key opportunity to develop your child’s reading skills for the upcoming school year.
Parents of entering 5th graders want to know,
“How Can I Make Sure That My Child…”
“Can read fifth-grade textbooks and nonfiction?”
Parents of entering 5th graders want to know,
“How Can I Make Sure That My Child…”
“Can read fifth-grade textbooks and nonfiction?”
Our Summer Reading Skills Program Provides Answers For Families Like Yours
This fun online program inspires a love of reading & teaches 5th graders the skills they need to succeed.
The entire program is self-paced and tailored to your child’s reading level, so your son or daughter will experience success at every step!

Independent Reading In Great Books
This program features outstanding books filled with exciting stories and compelling characters. We’ll select your child’s books based on his or her individual reading level.
Reading books at the right level of challenge over the summer is the best way for your child to develop fluency, comprehension, and a love of reading.
You’ll also receive our Best Books Booklist, which will help you choose more great books after the program is over.
Building Comprehension & Fluency
Your child will learn to follow story structure, plot, and character development by reading great books and completing fun online comprehension lessons.
Doing a substantial amount of reading during this program will also improve your child’s fluency, making reading effortless and pleasurable.


Nonfiction & Textbooks
Long-Word Decoding
Kids love this part of the program because it gives them the confidence to tackle more challenging reading.

SKILLED & ENCOURAGING TEACHER
A reading teacher from the Institute of Reading Development will be available to discuss your child’s progress with you and answer any questions either of you may have.
The support of a knowledgeable teacher will help your child complete the program with confidence.
Our Summer Reading Skills Program Provides Answers For Families Like Yours
This fun online program inspires a love of reading & teaches 5th graders the skills they need to succeed.

The program includes engaging online instruction, great books, and effective materials. Your child will be able to complete all online lessons independently, with a knowledgeable reading teacher available for support.
The entire program is self-paced and tailored to your child’s reading level, so your son or daughter will experience success at every step!

Independent Reading in Great Books
This program features outstanding books filled with exciting stories and compelling characters. We’ll select your child’s books based on his or her individual reading level.
Reading books at the right level of challenge over the summer is the best way for your child to develop fluency, comprehension, and a love of reading.
You’ll also receive our Best Books Booklist, which will help you choose more great books after the program is over.

Building Comprehension & Fluency
Your child will learn to follow story structure, plot, and character development by reading great books and completing fun online comprehension lessons.
Doing a substantial amount of reading during this program will also improve your child’s fluency, making reading effortless and pleasurable.


Nonfiction & Textbooks
Your child will learn skills and strategies to meet the challenges of reading nonfiction. Interactive online lessons teach students how to identify main ideas, recognize how information is organized, and retain what they read. Your child will apply these new skills in nonfiction passages and science and social studies textbooks.

Long-Word Decoding
Students in this program learn to decode long words with accuracy and ease. Through engaging interactive lessons, your child will learn to recognize prefixes, suffixes, and syllables and will practice an effective strategy for reading multisyllable words.
Kids love this part of the program because it gives them the confidence to tackle more challenging reading.

SKILLED & ENCOURAGING TEACHER
A reading teacher from the Institute of Reading Development will be available to discuss your child’s progress with you and answer any questions either of you may have.
The support of a knowledgeable teacher will help your child complete the program with confidence.
“After this class, she’s breezing through the chapters. It’s taking her less time to get through them and she can tell you more about the story. She understands it more, she’s comprehending better. It’s definitely an improvement.”
– Mary, Parent of an Entering 5th Grader
“After this class, she’s breezing through the chapters. It’s taking her less time to get through them and she can tell you more about the story. She understands it more, she’s comprehending better. It’s definitely an improvement.”
– Mary, Parent of an Entering 5th Grader

Kansas State University, Global Campus is proud to offer the Summer Reading Skills Program. Since 2014, this program has helped students in our community build strong reading skills and develop a deep love of books and reading.


Kansas State University, Global Campus is proud to offer the Summer Reading Skills Program. Since 2014, this program has helped students in our community build strong reading skills and develop a deep love of books and reading.

“Julian is very excited about reading, and during the summer we didn’t want to lose that traction. He’s enjoying the program a lot…I’m a little disappointed we didn’t find it sooner.”
– Jorge, Parent of an Entering 5th Grader
“Julian is very excited about reading, and during the summer we didn’t want to lose that traction. He’s enjoying the program a lot…I’m a little disappointed we didn’t find it sooner.”
– Jorge, Parent of an Entering 5th Grader
By The End Of The Program, Your Child Will…
By The End Of The Program, Your Child Will…
secure your spot in the program today

Your child will have a wonderful experience in our Summer Reading Skills Program and make great progress.
The program includes:
- Engaging online lessons that your child will enjoy
- Excellent books at the right reading level
- Textbook and nonfiction reader
- Best Books Booklist
- A skilled reading teacher to answer your questions
The Summer Reading Skills Program gets rave reviews from parents year after year.
Kansas State University, Global Campus partners with the Institute of Reading Development to make this high-quality summer program affordable for families.
Help your child build the right reading skills to make 5th grade a big success, at a lower cost than other learning programs.
Family Discount:
For more information, or to enroll by phone, call 1 (800) 964-9974.
7 am- 9 pm Mon- Fri, 7 am- 6 pm Sat, 9 am- 5 pm Sun
secure your spot in the program today

Your child will have a wonderful experience in our Summer Reading Skills Program and make great progress.
The program includes:
- Engaging online lessons that your child will enjoy
- Excellent books at the right reading level
- Textbook and nonfiction reader
- Best Books Booklist
- A skilled reading teacher to answer your questions
The Summer Reading Skills Program gets rave reviews from parents year after year.
Kansas State University, Global Campus partners with the Institute of Reading Development to make this high-quality summer program affordable for families.
Help your child build the right reading skills to make 5th grade a big success, at a lower cost than other learning programs.
Family Discount:
For more information, or to enroll by phone, call 1 (800) 964-9974.
Mon–Fri: 8am–10pm | Sat: 8am–7pm | Sun: 9am–7pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Summer Reading Skills Program right for my child?
All entering 5th graders benefit from improving their reading skills over the summer. The interactive online lessons and books in this self-paced program are tailored to each child’s skill level and needs. A reading teacher is available to provide support and guidance for each student. Every student makes progress during the program.
How much time should I expect my child to spend on the program each week?
How long does it take to complete the program?
What skills do the online lessons cover?
How do I choose which level of instruction is appropriate for my child?
Use the following guidelines to determine which reading level is right for your child:
Weak Reader — Your child experiences significant struggle or frustration while reading.
Average Reader — Your child has been on track with reading.
Strong Reader — Your child has been very successful with reading and is ready for a challenge.
How do I get my child started on the program?
How much does the program cost?
Thanks to our partnership with the Institute of Reading Development, we are able to offer this exceptional program at a lower cost than other learning programs. During this affordable program, your child will get engaging and effective online instruction that builds valuable reading skills and support from a knowledgeable reading teacher.
For complete details about the cost of the program, please click here.
Are any program discounts available?
Family Discount: After enrolling one student, you will receive a $20 discount for each additional student you enroll in a summer program. This discount only applies to family members at the same mailing address.
Re-enrollment Discount: If a student has previously participated in our program, that student is eligible for a $30 re-enrollment discount.
What is the Institute of Reading Development?
You can learn more about the Institute of Reading Development here.