Best Summer Workbooks for Middle School (2026)

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A parent planning summer practice for a child entering middle school needs a workbook that matches the next grade, so the best summer workbooks for middle school are the ones whose listings state a grade level clearly. We compared the picks by listed grade, reading age, page count and publication date.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Daily Summer Activities by Evan-Moor	9.6/10	Buy
2	Kids Summer Academy by ArgoPrep	9.6/10	Buy
3	Summer Bridge 6-7 by Summer Bridge	9.6/10	Buy
4	Brain Quest 6th Grade by Workman	9.6/10	Buy
5	Summer Bridge 5-6 by Summer Bridge	9.6/10	Buy

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Daily Summer Activities by Evan-Moor

Evan-Moor Educational Publishers·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 10-week summer plan of one or two short activities a day, for a student at grade level 7 to 8.

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Pros

• Covers reading, writing, math, grammar and geography each week.
• Grade level 7 to 8 and reading age 12 to 14 years are both stated and agree.
• Activities are short, one or two a day, so the summer load stays light.

Cons

• Published January 1, 2018, the oldest date in this list.
• The listing does not mention a newer edition.
• The listing does not state whether an answer key is included.

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Kids Summer Academy by ArgoPrep

Argo Brothers·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

An eight-week summer program for a student heading into seventh grade, covering English, math, science and logic.

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Pros

• Eight weeks of curriculum in one 175-page workbook.
• The listing says video explanations are accessible from any device.
• Each week ends with a puzzle and includes a science experiment.

Cons

• Published May 25, 2019, yet the description says it was updated for Summer 2026.
• No reading age is stated; the grade band comes from the title.
• The listing does not state whether an answer key is included.

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Summer Bridge 6-7 by Summer Bridge

Summer Bridge Activities·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A summer workbook for a soon-to-be sixth grader, with 15-minute daily activities in math, science and fitness.

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Pros

• Quick 15-minute activities across math, language arts, science, social studies and fitness.
• Includes a progress chart and monthly goal-setting pages.
• Fifth edition dated February 10, 2025, the most recent date listed here.

Cons

• The overview line says soon-to-be 4th graders, which conflicts with grade level 6 to 7.
• Reading age of 11 to 12 years is marked as from customers.
• Book 8 of 10 in a series, so the grade band matters more than the number.

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Brain Quest 6th Grade by Workman

Workman Publishing·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A full-subject sixth grade workbook that reviews classroom topics, for a child who likes activities and games.

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Pros

• Covers math word problems, fractions, decimals, geometry, science and social studies.
• Revised edition dated May 9, 2023, with a technology section on coding and logic.
• Includes a progress map, stickers, a completion certificate and a question-and-answer card deck.

Cons

• The title says 6th Grade, but the spec table lists grade level 6 to 7.
• Reading age of 11 to 12 years is marked as from customers.
• The description does not mention summer, so it reads as a general grade workbook.

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Summer Bridge 5-6 by Summer Bridge

Summer Bridge Activities·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A summer workbook for a soon-to-be sixth grader, with a 5 to 6 grade band and 15-minute daily sessions.

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Pros

• Daily sessions run about 15 minutes, with monthly goals and progress charts.
• Covers math, language arts, science, social studies and fitness in 160 pages.
• Fifth edition dated February 10, 2025, with flash cards and a poster.

Cons

• The overview line says soon-to-be 4th graders, which conflicts with grade level 5 to 6.
• Reading age of 10 to 11 years is marked as from customers.
• Book 7 of 10 in a series, so match the grade band rather than the number.

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More picks to compare

• Summer Bridge 7-8 by Summer BridgeFor a child moving up to eighth grade, with daily 15-minute summer activities.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 16 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or grade level. Every pick gives a grade level, and all but one gives a reading age. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best summer workbooks for middle school

Start from the grade the child is entering

Both Summer Bridge books on this list describe a soon-to-be sixth grader, while Evan-Moor’s workbook is labeled Grade 7 to 8. For a grade-by-grade view, see our 5th grade summer picks.

Choose a summer plan over a year-round volume

Kids Summer Academy describes eight weeks of curriculum and Evan-Moor lists a 10-week period, while the Brain Quest description never mentions summer. More summer options are in our workbooks for kids over the summer list.

Check the edition date and the answer key

The picks are dated from January 1, 2018 to February 10, 2025, so confirm the date before buying. Only Summer Bridge names a numbered edition, the fifth.

Before you buy

• Match the grade band on the listing to the grade your child is entering, and note that Summer Bridge reading ages are marked as from customers.
• Check the edition line and publication date; Summer Bridge lists a fifth edition dated February 10, 2025.
• Look for an answer key: Summer Bridge mentions one, while the Evan-Moor, Brain Quest and Kids Summer Academy listings do not state one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which summer workbook fits a child going into sixth grade?

Both Summer Bridge 5 to 6 and 6 to 7 describe a soon-to-be sixth grader. Compare their grade bands and customer-marked reading ages before choosing.

Does Kids Summer Academy list a reading age?

No. Its listing gives no reading age, and the Grades 6 to 7 band comes from the title.

Does Daily Summer Activities include an answer key?

The listing does not state whether an answer key is included, so check the product page before buying.

Still deciding? Our top pickDaily Summer Activities by Evan-Moor

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