Summer Access - International
Make a splash in service of your literacy and equity goals.
Why do some children surge forward in summer months while others fall behind? Inequity in the flow of educational resources and literacy content in their homes and communities is the primary factor.
At Capstone, we not only work to ensure that access to educational literacy content is available to all learners, but we also strive to create content that is so genuinely fun, engaging, and interesting, that it develops a life-long love of learning and reading in children. When educators, families, and communities share this commitment, literacy improves, and we all thrive.
Fill out this form for summer access!
Submission of this form will initiate contact from your Capstone representative, who will work closely with you to make your school's preparations for summer learning as easy and impactful as possible.
Sign up by Friday 19th July 2024 to gain access to PebbleGo, Capstone Interactive, and Capstone Connect until the 15th September 2024.
The Solution for your School
Capstone can provide free access to PebbleGo, Capstone Interactive, and Capstone Connect for the duration of Summer 2024, starting in May. Signing up would make thousands of curriculum-aligned articles and eBooks accessible to all children in your school from any internet-enabled device.
Encourage hours of fun, educational reading activity this summer!
By signing up, you provide your students with a portable library of engaging reading material that they can access at home, or on the go. Capstone’s platforms are designed for intuitive navigation by kids, so they can easily browse, select and read eBooks and articles independently. Parents and families can also get involved by reading with their students and choosing from over 50 guided activities to encourage their kids to have fun with what they’ve learned.
Summer is a time for unstructured learning, but that doesn’t have to mean unsupported. With the right resources, students can use this time to learn about the topics that truly interest them and engage with content in a format that suits their learning style. When you empower your learners and families with this type of content in their homes, the summer switches from a learning drought to a time when a genuine love of reading and learning flourishes. There is no better way to set educators and students up for success in the 2024/25 school year.
What's included?
Award winning content and easy-to-use features for students
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Thousands of nonfiction articles for grades K-5 with accompanying activities in PebbleGo.
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Thousands of fiction and non-fiction eBooks in Capstone Interactive.
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Reading aids including read aloud audio, highlighted text and glossaries.
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The ability to toggle between English and Spanish where content is in both languages.
An educator-facing platform and administrator accounts
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Teachers, Teacher Librarians, Librarians, Coaches, Tutors can search for content based on standards, topics, grade level and more in Capstone Connect.
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The admin tool allows an account administrator to view usage reports.
Access is available starting in May!
Sign up today to supplement your curriculum for months and set learners up for success during break. Once approved for access, there are a few steps to onboarding that will ensure your community gets the most from these resources, including dedicated time with our Customer Success team!
Why partner with Capstone?
Who we are
Capstone is a leading educational publisher of K-5 digital solutions, children’s books, and literacy programs for school libraries, classrooms, and at-home reading. Home of the award-winning PebbleGo™ curriculum-connected learning tool, Capstone has a passion for inspiring students to learn and their communities to thrive. We’ve been fortunate to play this part on behalf of students for over 30 years. Helping schools exceed the expectations of their communities inspires us in planning the next 30 years.
Why we make summer access free for schools
Capstone is passionate about equity, inclusivity, and accessibility for the benefit of all learners and their communities. There should be no barriers to learning. Students should be able to access books and educational resources that speak to their curiosity, their experiences, their imagination, and of course, their heart. Eliminating barriers to access of age-appropriate, engaging, and educational learning resources over the summer is one of the most significant ways Capstone can work towards closing the literacy gap, and every day we commit to that.
Where you come in!
We know that summer reading initiatives require two key elements to be successful, access and enthusiasm. Access, we are thrilled to provide free. When it comes to drumming up enthusiasm and participation, we need you to connect the communities that you know best—your educators, their students, and home-environments. Here are some of the ways we make that as easy as possible for summer learning champions:
- Simple implementation with support from our customer success team
- Resources for educators which include classroom posters, letters home, and bookmarks with login instructions
- Resources for parents/families, including over 50 easy-to-follow activities to encourage accelerated learning over the summer break
Fill out the form above to find out if you're eligible for summer access!
Webinars from the Experts
Spotlight on Summer Reading: Dr. Claire Alvarado on Why the Time to Start Planning for Summer is Now
This Q&A session between District Leaders and Dr. Claire Hagen Alvarado outlines the building blocks of a successful summer reading program, including a light introduction to what the data and research tell us about how summer reading impacts educational success.
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Provide a Portable Summer Library - Without the Heavy Backpack!
Tune in with Future Ready Teacher Librarian Shannon McClintock Miller to learn the techniques and materials librarians need to continue fostering a love of reading over the summer months. With the right materials, together we can move towards closing the literacy gap in our communities.
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