Stanch Kid’s Summer Learning Loss

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Stanch Kid’s Summer Learning Loss

Written by Trudy M. and Edited by Elle Yi 

Most children look forward to summer vacation because it is a break from school and learning. Unfortunately, children can also experience loss of learning

if they do not continue to practice academic skills away from school.

The U.S. Department of Education estimates that children will lose as much as 25 percent

of their academic learning during summer vacation.

Many children exercise their bodies during the summer,

but it is also important for them to exercise their brains.

There are many easy ways for children to exercise their brains during summer vacation.

By practicing academic skills in the summer, children can avoid summer learning loss

and be ahead of their peers when they return to school.

 Here are six summer activities to help create smarter children.

These activities are appropriate for children of all ages,

and most do not require any special equipment or technology.

Reading

Reading is the foundation of all other learning, so it is important for kids

to continue to practice even when school is not in session.

Encourage your children to read for pleasure during the summer months

by signing up for a summer reading program at your local library.

Writing

During summer vacation, have your children keep a journal of their activities

or write fictional stories. Writing is a good way to exercise their brains

while encouraging them to use their imagination.

Help your children boost their vocabulary by teaching them

how to use a thesaurus or dictionary to improve their writing.

Cooking and Baking

Summer is a great time to learn a new skill.

Children of all ages can help with cooking and baking in the summer.

Not only is cooking a practical life-skill,

but it is also a great way to practice basic math skills in a real-life context.

Sports

Sports and other physical activities strengthen the body and the brain.

In addition, healthy competition can teach self-confidence and teamwork.

There are many summer sports available for children of all ages

including swimming, dancing, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, gymnastics and martial arts.

Gardening

Gardening is a wonderful summer activity to share with your children.

It helps them develop an appreciation for nature by teaching them

what it takes to make plants grow. Whether they prefer a flower garden or a vegetable garden,

this is a great way to get kids outside and enjoy the environment.

Board Games

In the summer, consider teaching your child how to play board games

that require strategic thinking, such as Chess.

Scrabble is a fantastic way for children to learn new vocabulary and practice spelling.

There are several versions of Scrabble to fit your family’s ages and needs.

Another educational game is Monopoly.

By playing, your kids can have fun and boost their math skills, as well.

Learning during the summer is easy with any of these activities.

All of these pastimes can help your child avoid summer learning loss

while having fun learning new skills or improving on the fundamentals

such as math and reading. Encourage your children to practice academics during the summer

so they can experience success when school is back in session.

Encourage your children to practice academics during the summer

so they can experience success when school is back in session.

About the author: Trudy M. works at The Growing Tree Academy located in Houston, TX. http://www.parentinginformer.com/stanch-kids-summer-learning-loss.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+parentingInformer+%28ParentingInformer+%29

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