How to Smoothly Transition Your Students Out from Summer Vacation

The Challenge of Transitioning from Summer Mode Students are excited about returning to school after a long and sometimes uneventful summer. However, during the initial weeks, they often struggle to focus on academic matters. Nervousness, distractions, and fear of embarrassment … Continue reading

Webinar “Cliff Notes” for Beating Summer Academic Loss: An Informative Guide to Parents Julie C. Lyons

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The three areas that suffer most from summer learning loss are in the areas of vocabulary/reading, spelling, and math. In Stop! In the Name of Education: Prevent Summer Learning Loss With 7 Simple Steps, we discussed some activities parents could use with children to prevent summer slide. Let’s add to that list with even more ways to keep children engaged and learning – all summer long.
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