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                    <p>Get ready for a summer full of learning, fun, and skill‑building! The Michigan Learning Channel’s 2026 Summer Activity Books are now on sale—created to help kids stay engaged, curious, and confident all summer long.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">We have three different activity books based on the grade that your student just finished.</p>


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                    <p>Earn professional learning credit and learn how to get the most out of our summer program with your students. </p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These books are part of the Michigan Learning Channel’s&nbsp;<strong>8‑week summer learning program</strong>, designed to help students:</p>



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<li>Enjoy hands‑on activities, reading challenges, and creative projects</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whether used at home, in camps, or in classrooms, these activity books give kids everything they need to keep their brains growing all summer long.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Give students a strong, confident start to the new school year with high‑quality, accessible summer learning tools trusted by families and educators across Michigan.</p>



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