Book excerpt: This parent-friendly resource is bursting with easy-to-use, full-color activities that are sure to keep students sharp during the away-from-school gap! Students risk falling behind at the start of a new school year without practicing skills learned in the previous year. The second edition of this parent-involvement resource provides students with reading, writing, and mathematics activities aligned to Common Core and other state standards that reinforce learning from third grade and prepare them for fourth grade. With clear instructions for quick and fun family activities, this is the perfect resource for parents to get involved in their child's education and set them up for a successful school year.