6th Grade

Multiply by 2-digit numbers: complete the missing steps

Write numerical expressions for word problems

Make a landscape drawing or portrait using only geometric shapes.

Choose the best concluding sentence

Is it a complete sentence or a run-on?

Read a chapter of your favorite book outside!

Play your favorite board game with a family member or friend.

Relationship between decimal place values

Multi-step word problems: multiplicative comparison

Baking Fun! Measure and double the ingredients needed for a recipe. Convert the measurements to improper fractions.

Combine main ideas from two texts

Correct errors with signs

Write friendly messages to your neighbors outside with sidewalk chalk.

Read a graphic novel on Sora

Play a card game with a family member or friend.

Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators: word problems

Estimate quotients: 2-digit divisors

Go on your family's favorite restaurant's website. Estimate the total cost it would take to feed your family.

Match problems with their solutions

Words with un-, dis-, in-, im-, and non-

Write a short poem using only words that start with the same beginning letter or sound.

Go bird watching! Take photos and keep track of your sightings. Use an app or guidebook to identify feathered friends.

Compare, order, and round decimals: word problems

Write a money number word problem. Include addition or subtraction in your word problem. Have a family member or friend solve it.

Commas with introductory elements

Watch your favorite movie. Identify 3 character traits of the main character.

Start a nature journal with your kids, then take it outside to record all the beautiful sights and sounds that you notice.

Multiply two fractions: word problems

Practice measuring angles with a protractor game.

Identify similes and metaphors

Read your favorite picture book (or record yourself reading and send the video) to a younger family member, neighbor, or friend.

Try this shadow sidewalk chalk art project.

Complete the division sentence: 2-digit divisors

Add and subtract money: multi-step word problems

You have $20 to spend on ice cream at Andy's. What are you going to buy? What is the total amount you spent?

Use academic vocabulary in context

Identify the narrative point of view

Write a paragraph convincing your family that you should have ice cream for dinner.

Build an obstacle course in the backyard. Pretend to be America Ninja Warriors and see how quickly you can each get through the course.

Divide whole numbers and unit fractions

Interpret line plots

Design a garden or playground on paper. What would the area and perimeter be? Draw out what it would look like.

Is the sentence in the past, present, or future tense?

Read realistic fiction with illustrations

Make your own joke book. Collect jokes and riddles from your family and friends.

Grow fresh herbs in containers. Use old coffee cans, milk jugs, mason jars, plastic cups, or anything else you have around the house. Keep your herb garden on a patio or windowsill.

Relationship between volume and the area of the base: word problems

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and mixed numbers: word problems

Identify and correct plagiarism

Identify story elements

Word game! Look for out-of-state license plates. Make a list of all the state names and slogans. Decide which ones you like the best.

Plan a family activity day. Decide how much money to spend and research events and activities in your area and choose an affordable activity the whole family can enjoy. Allow enough time for the activity, and remember to include food in the day's plan. (This online Kids Party Checklist will help.) Don't forget to bring a camera and take lots of pictures. Create a family scrapbook of your special day.

1. Describe the event or activity your family will attend.

2. Will everyone in the family enjoy this activity? Why do you think so?

3. What do you need to arrange ahead of time? Will you need to purchase tickets? Pack a lunch? Make reservations?

4. What supplies or materials will you need?

5. What costs will be involved?

Divide by decimals without adding zeroes

Identify mistakes involving the order of operations

Multiple-meaning words with pictures

Correct capitalization errors

Watch a movie and write a review about it. How many stars would you give it? What did you like about it? What didn't you like? What category would this type of movie fall in (drama, humor, action, etc.)?

Interview an older relative. Write out your family history.

Interpret bar graphs: multi-step problems

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals: word problems

Use coordinating conjunctions

Read passages about history

Developing a blog. A blog is simply a regular, written record of your thoughts and opinions on anything – it’s just written online. Find some ideas at – http://make-website.com/netkids/kids-make-a-free-website.php

Cool down by making Ice Cream in a Bag. The simple technique produces delicious ice cream in about 5 minutes.

• Area of squares and rectangles with fractions

• Graph points on a coordinate plane

Formatting titles

Use the correct frequently confused word

Plan an end-of-summer celebration. Record a list of the 10 best things you did this summer. Create a menu of your favorite summer treats to be enjoyed on your last day of summer!

Have a water balloon baseball game. Use a plastic bat, a bucket of water balloons, and old towels as bases and you are all set.