Can you believe Memorial Day is over and summer is unofficially here? Take a look at these three fun and kid-tested (and approved!) activities that are perfect for kicking off the summer fun right now!
Slowing Down Summer Learning Loss
According to a April 2013 survey by James S. Kim and David M. Quinn of Harvard University, summer learning loss, specifically in reading, can be greatly reduced by teacher-directed and home-based summer reading interventions. What was significant about their study was that children in low-income areas actually benefitted the most from this type of summer…
Math Games for Summer Learning
by Elizabeth Supan, Monthly Columnist As summer approaches, I have been thinking about how to keep my students activity working on their math skills during the summer. We have worked so hard all year long to master all of our math skills, that I do not want the “summer slump” to kick in and chip…