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Spring Break is the perfect time for Little KIPPsters to have fun, explore new interests, and stay engaged in learning! Whether traveling, visiting local attractions, or enjoying time at home, there are plenty of ways to keep young minds active and ready for a smooth transition back to the classroom.
Spring Break Dates:
Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, & San Antonio Schools: Friday, March 7 – Friday, March 14 (return Monday, March 17)
Austin Schools: Friday, March 14 – Friday, March 21 (return Monday, March 24)
Ways to Make the Most of Spring Break:
Plan a Field Trip
Take advantage of the break to visit new places and make learning fun! Explore museums, science centers, or even the zoo. After your visit, visit the library to find books that interest your KIPPster the most.
Here are a few suggestions:
- Austin: Thinkery
- Dallas: Perot Museum of Nature and Science
- Houston: Children’s Museum Houston
- San Antonio: The DoSeum
Read Every Day
One of the best ways to keep learning going is through reading! Visit your local library or bookstore and encourage your Little KIPPster to explore different genres. Ask them about their favorite characters and discuss the stories together.
KIPP Texas Recommended Reading Lists:
Kindergarten
- The Reason for the Seasons by Ellie Peterson
- Weather and Seasons – DK
- Four Seasons Make a Year by Anne Rockwell
1st Grade
- Beyond the Pond by Joseph Kuefler
- Who’s Hiding in the Woods by Kathrine McEwan
- The Tree of Wonder by Simona Mulazzani
2nd Grade
- The Honeybee by Kirsten Hall
- National Geographic Ultimate Bugopedia
- Everything Insects
3rd Grade
- I’m a Viking by CJ Adrien
- Project History – The Vikings by Sally Hewitt
- Introduction to Norse Mythology for Kids by Peter Aperlo
4th & 5th Grades
- A Pizza the Size of the Sun by Jack Prelutsky
- Joyful Noise by Paul Fleischman
- The Random House Book of Poetry for Children
Middle School
- All Summer Long by Hope Larson
- Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed
- Ashes to Asheville by Sara Dooley
- Charlie Hernández and the League of Shadows by Ryan Calejo
High School
- Black Boy by Richard Wright
- I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
- Kindred: The Graphic Novel Adaptation by Octavia Butler
- One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Play Fun Games
Many popular board games provide opportunities for mental stimulation and learning. Scrabble helps with spelling and vocabulary, Monopoly teaches financial literacy, and chess encourages strategic thinking. You can also explore educational game apps for screen time with a purpose!
Learn a New Skill
Spring Break is a great time to explore new hobbies! Get creative with arts and crafts, music, or even acting out a play in your living room. Cooking is another fun way to build math and reading skills—have your Little KIPPster help plan a meal, create a grocery list, and measure ingredients.
Take a Family Trip
Traveling during the break? Turn it into a learning adventure! Read about the history of your destination, visit landmarks, and encourage your child to keep a travel journal. While on the road, play trivia games or work on academic puzzles together.
Spring Break is an opportunity to bond as a family while keeping learning fun. We can’t wait to welcome our Little KIPPsters back refreshed and ready to Chase Excellence!
Have a fantastic Spring Break, KIPPsters!
