Keeping Your Child’s Skills Sharp!
The last day of school is exciting for many children and families. Homework, tests, and busy schedules are finally over, and summer fun can begin. It is normal for families to take a break from school routines during the summer months. But when children stop practicing reading, writing, and math skills for a long period of time, they can forget some of what they learned during the school year. This is called summer learning slide.
Summer learning slide happens when children lose skills because they are not using them regularly. Some children may have a harder time remembering important skills when they return to school in the fall. This can make the start of the new school year more stressful and may cause children to fall behind their classmates.
The good news is that learning during the summer does not have to feel like school. Small activities like reading books, playing games, cooking, talking together, or practicing math during everyday activities can help children keep their skills strong.
Research shows that children who continue learning and practicing skills during the summer are often more confident and ready when school begins again. We have created a learning session to help you.
We have created a learning session for parents to help you understand:
- What the “summer slide” is and how it can affect learning
- Simple ways to build reading skills during everyday routines
- Fun strategies to support reading comprehension
- Easy math activities and games that families can play together
- Ways to encourage creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving
- Tips for creating low-stress summer learning routines at home
This session is designed for families of children of all ages and focuses on keeping learning fun, encouraging, and connected to real life. It is free and available anytime, so you can watch it when it works best for you.
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