I can't express how important the summer months are to stay on top of learning! Yes, your child can relax and enjoy the time off from school, but you don't want them to fall out of the habit of learning!!!
Simple ways to continue learning throughout the summer months!
1. Academic Summer Camp!
There are so many great summer camps out there! Have a balance between fun and educational camps!
Beginner Blocks offers Bridge the Gap Summer Camp from K to 1st! And Beginner Blocks Custom Camp! (Where you get to pick the subjects, times and dates!) These camps are great for reinforcing what students have learned and preparing them for their next grade level!
The Newport Navigator is also filled with many great camps, both fun and educational!
2. Summer Tutoring
It is good for every child to receive one-on-one time! Private tutoring allows just for that. With Beginner Blocks Tutoring your child will receive personal, intensive one-on-one tutoring were they can focus on their strengths and weaknesses. Beginner Blocks Tutoring allows for students to enhance their educational foundation, resulting in better school performance and confidence.
There is truly nothing better than a student who starts school confident and eager to learn!
3. Daily Lessons, Communication and Games!
Always incorporate learning into everyday activities; such as grocery shopping, setting the table, doing chores, sorting laundry. Constantly communicate with your child, asking questions, challenging them and introducing new vocabulary. Have educational games available that enhance learning. For example; chess, cards, clue, sight word board games, math mysteries, brain testers, etc. There are many games that can teach a variety of strategies to your little ones! (Lakeshore learning has great games!)
4. Technology
There are many online/Ipad/App enrichment programs and games. While you are waiting at a doctors office or in the car, educational apps can serve as a great learning tool for your child! Often these games can track your child's progress and encourage them to beat their last level.
5. Outside Creative Play and Play Dates
Make sure your little ones are using their imagination and social skills! Whether they are playing outside socially or making up a play or show, it is important for students to get creative and social over the summer. This will help them to continue to develop socially and learn about working together with others.
Can't wait for summer :)!
