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You did it! Take a moment to celebrate the growth and meaningful moments in your classroom. Every lesson, encouraging word, and connection has made a lasting impact on your students. We've been honored to partner with you along the way, supporting your work to inspire learning and drive results. As the year comes to a close, may that same spirit of curiosity and learning carry into the summer.
This month's newsletter is filled with ideas to help you and your students keep the momentum going. From exciting adventure lists to challenge worksheets to on-demand training, you'll find everything you need to keep learning alive all summer long!
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The Summer Adventure List
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As eager as your students are for the school year to end, it won’t be long until they are actually bored this summer. Before your students run out the door on the last day of school, let's help them prepare for a break full of fun and learning with the Summer Adventure List. Here’s how to get started. |
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Setting Summer Learning Goals
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Slurpees, sunshine, swimming, sunbathing, relaxing, travel, camping, barbecues, bike rides, fireworks, friends, and LANGUAGE ARTS! Of course, summer vacation might include some of these foot-loose and fancy-free things, but it’s also an opportunity to keep parents engaged in their child’s learning. Right now is a great time to set summer learning goals for your students! Here are some tips to help get you started. |
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Shurley Blog: Ideas Abound!
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In an effort to help support you and your students, we created the Shurley English Blog! It's a place where our team of educators can share tips, tricks, and techniques to ignite learning. You'll find fun, creative ideas to keep students engaged in learning all summer long. So, bookmark our blog and check in each week for new content. You'll be glad you did! |
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Teacher Training Resources |
Teacher Talk: Implementing Summer Challenge Calendars
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Help your students avoid the dreaded summer slide! During this on-demand training session, you’ll discover practical ways to reduce the learning loss that often occurs after the final school bell rings. We will explore several proven strategies to keep kids accountable over the summer and send them off with ready-made activities to keep their skills sharp. This session will equip you with a clear game plan to keep students motivated, practicing skills, and learning all summer long.
Bonus Materials: FREE Summer Challenge Calendars |
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Mini-training Series:
Grammar, Skills, and Writing
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Learning never ends, especially for educators. To help you prepare for the upcoming school year, we have developed an exciting lineup of on-demand, professional development opportunities. This summer, we invite you to view the Shurley English Mini Training Series. This three-part webinar is great for both new and veteran teachers alike. You will explore the unique concepts of Shurley and review the best ways to teach grammar, skills, and writing...Shurley style! |
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Ending Strong, Looking Ahead
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Since 1989, our mission at Shurley English has been simple. We're here to help teachers and students experience unparalleled success in the areas of grammar, skills, and writing.
To that end, 2026 was an exciting year to be part of the Shurley Team. We launched two new support tools—the ELA Spotlight newsletter and our live Teacher Talk episodes—creating a space for educators to share ideas and inspire learning together.
We have even more exciting plans ahead, so stay tuned to our blog for all the details! Until then, thank you for all you do. You’re making a difference, and we’re proud to support you every step of the way. |
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