Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does it take to receive the program and books?
We ship all orders UPS ground within 48 hours out of Ann Arbor MI. From your order placement to delivery, please allow 5 business days.

2. Can I order the program coordinator package before the books?
You can place an order for books and request that the program coordinator folder be shipped immediately but the books shipped at your convenience.

3. Can we offer the books to parents to purchase and only order books for those students?
The Summer Learning Program is designed to build a culture of summer learning for a community. In our pilot of parent purchase only schools, the achievement medal statistics were dismal contrasted to schools where every student participated. Click on EARNED MEDAL AWARD STATISTICS. Our experience has proven that the program features work best together to return every student confident and ready to learn in the fall.

4. What can we do for students who are performing below(or above) grade level?
Within your school identify the specific students and the math grade level where their skills are secure. The contents of each book do not indicate a grade level so that the insides of one book may be swapped with another. Work with your ThinkStretch Program Specialist to receive a few extra books of the needed grade levels. Simply swap the cover on a 3rd heading to 4th book with the contents of your extra 2nd heading to 3rd book. Label the book with the student’s name. Now every child is receiving the same covered book, but with contents customized to their skill level.

5. Why can’t I buy an individual book?
ThinkStretch is more than a workbook. It is an integrated program for parents, students and teachers. Your child is better off when every child in the classroom returns prepared to learn in the fall. The teacher is able to begin teaching new skills quicker and has a narrower range of abilities to instruct. Please consider sharing the program with your school or calling us to discuss your ideas.

6. What makes your program different from the summer workbooks in the store?
ThinkStretch is an integrated program for students, parents and teachers. As a parent, when the ThinkStretch program comes home with your child from their classroom teacher, you are no longer the “mean mom (or dad)” who is making your student work over the summer. Summer Learning becomes a task just like school year homework – it comes from the teacher and must be returned to the teacher. In addition, ThinkStretch is based in free choice reading. Studies have shown that students are more likely to read outside of school when given the choice of reading material. Finally, ThinkStretch supports parents with a Parent’s Guide, a parent education night and a Just for Parents tab on our website.

7. What if I don’t know the answer to one of the problems in the workbook?
The Parent’s Guide that came home with your student contains the answer keys for every grade level at the back of the guide.

8. What if my child loses their book?
First, contact your program coordinator for a replacement. If they are unable to provide you a book, please call us at 1-888-777-8182.

9. Does this workbook meet my school’s and state’s curriculum standards?
Yes. The ThinkStretch Summer Learning Program is aligned with the Common Core State Standards that are used in over 40 states. In addition, ThinkStretch is aligned with the specific standards of several other states that do not conform to the CCSS. Click here for curriculum alignment reports.

10. Why isn’t there reading material in the workbooks?
Study after study has shown that pre-printed reading selections address only 25% of students. The selection are either too easy, too hard or not of interest to the student. For summer reading, students are most motivated by free choice reading. For a detailed discussion, click here.