In the summer, children often don’t get enough opportunities to practice skills they’ve learned during the school year. As a result, achievement scores in math and reading fall during this time. That drop is known as the “summer slide.”
It doesn’t have to be that way. Plan some learning activities this summer so your child will be better prepared for school in the fall.
Here are some ideas you can try:
- Encourage your child to keep a summer journal. Set aside a certain time each day for her/him to write.
- Take your child to the library often. Let him select books, and encourage her/him to select a wide variety. Ask the librarian for advice about titles at your child’s reading level.
- Work with your child on typing skills.