Why Families and Teachers Trust Summer Skills: Stories from Our Community

For 35 years, Summer Skills has helped students keep important skills fresh during the summer months. Our goal has always been simple: provide students with meaningful review practice that helps reinforce what they learned during the school year and helps them return to the classroom feeling confident and prepared.

The best measure of our success comes from the families, teachers, and students who use Summer Skills every year. Their experiences show how consistent summer review can become a valuable part of a child’s routine.

Parents Trust Recommendations from Educators

Many families discover Summer Skills through recommendations from schools and teachers they trust. For parents, knowing that educators value these resources provides confidence that their children are using a quality review program during the summer.

Elizabeth, a parent, shared how a recommendation from her child’s school introduced her family to Summer Skills:

“Our former school, The Potomac School in McLean, VA, recommended Summer Skills, which is how we first discovered these books. That endorsement from a rigorous, well-regarded school gave me the confidence to try them, and they have more than met our expectations. I am grateful for the recommendation and now gladly pass it along to other parents.”

For many families, Summer Skills becomes a trusted summer tradition—an easy way to keep review part of the summer routine while allowing plenty of time for family, activities, and fun.

Teachers See the Value of Consistent Review

Teachers understand that students benefit from practicing and reviewing important skills throughout the summer. Summer Skills provides structured practice that helps students maintain the progress they made during the school year.

Jennifer, a teacher, shared:

“These are the greatest books ever. We include these in our tuition. Every child should do them every summer.”

Educators appreciate the clear organization, grade-level practice, and opportunity for students to revisit key concepts before returning to school.

Students Return with Confidence

The most rewarding feedback comes directly from students. Summer Skills is designed to help students feel proud of their effort and confident in their abilities when they return to the classroom.

Riley, a student, shared:

“It felt good to come back to school and feel ready for 3rd grade. My teacher could tell I worked hard over the summer!”

A little review over the summer can go a long way in helping students feel prepared and ready to take on the next grade level.

Thank You to Our Summer Skills Community

We are grateful to the parents, teachers, and students who make Summer Skills part of their summer each year. Your feedback, recommendations, and continued support inspire us to keep creating quality review resources for students across the country.

Thank you for trusting Summer Skills to help students keep their skills sharp and start each school year with confidence.