Summer Learning Articles

All Posts
All categories
All Posts
Category
For Teachers
Category
For Parents
Category
Our Experts
Category
News
Distance Learning Early Childhood Tips & Tricks Fine Arts & Extracurriculars ELA & Social Studies Math & Science Chess Raising a Future Genius Children's Wellbeing Technology & STEM Seasonal Games & Crafts Teaching & Homeschool Summer Learning Didactic Materials KA Classroom
Expert  Stewart photo
by Shari Stewart (Educator with a B. sc. in Psychology and an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education)

Beachside Science: Fun Experiments by the Sea for Curious Kids

June 27, 2024

Blog post Beachside Science: Fun Experiments by the Sea for Curious Kids main image

A day at the beach is a perfect opportunity to use the sand and the sun with your children to engage in hands-on science experiments that are both fun and educational. In this article you will find  engaging and exciting experiments that  kids will love and learn complex concepts in a simple manner, plus a few additional suggestions for the most curious explorers. 

Read more Download PDF
0

Learning Games: Exciting New Feature on Talented and Gifted Online!

June 18, 2024

Blog post Learning Games: Exciting New Feature on Talented and Gifted Online! main image

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new feature in Talented and Gifted Online: the Toy Box! Now kids can take a break from their lessons to play educational games that review basic math and ELA skills. All games were designed to make the learning process more enjoyable by and effective by allowing children to review foundational skills in a fun and friendly way. Toy Box can be easily accessed online from any device and browser! 

Read more Download PDF
0

Welcome to Kids Academy’s Online Summer Camp 2024!

May 20, 2024

Blog post Welcome to Kids Academy’s Online Summer Camp 2024! main image

At Kids Academy, we understand how crucial it is that children get a healthy balance of both rest and academic practice to support stress relief while preventing learning loss. This year, Summer Camp 2024 is offering you summer-long access to our Talented and Gifted app as well as Talented and Gifted Online and Kids Academy website resources at a sizzling price that you won’t find the rest of the year!

This way, your little learner can customize their summer learning by utilizing interactive, bite-sized lessons and activities, or take on a more comprehensive course depending on their needs. Read on to find out the details!

Read more Download PDF
0

Summer Reading Tips and Book Recommendations

June 19, 2023

Blog post Summer Reading Tips and Book Recommendations main image

As parents and caregivers, we want to keep our kids engaged in learning during the summer break. Many learners will experience what is known as the “summer slide” which is when they lose some of the academic gains they have made during the school year over summer break. Reading, particularly in the elementary years, is an area that is vulnerable to that learning loss. Here are some recommendations for keeping elementary kids engaged in reading during the summer:

Read more Download PDF
0

5 Easy Steps to Create a Home Summer Learning Plan

June 11, 2023

Blog post 5 Easy Steps to Create a Home Summer Learning Plan main image

Afraid of the summer learning slide? Put your child to work in a fun and meaningful way by creating a unique summer learning plan tailored to the needs and interests of your child. Select rewards, create goals, and plan exciting activities that will energize your child for summer learning! This article offers you a step-by-step guide to designing your child’s very own summer learning program that will keep him and her learning each and every day this summer break!

Read more Download PDF
0

Preventing the Summer Slide: Ways to Empower Learning This Summer

June 10, 2023

Blog post Preventing the Summer Slide: Ways to Empower Learning This Summer main image

Everybody has heard of the summer slide, but this year a new moniker is taking its place. Prevent your child from falling even further behind this summer thanks to the pandemic slide. Read this article to find summer activities for kids at home to keep your child’s skills sharp this summer!

Read more Download PDF
0

Improving Your Child’s Reading Comprehension at Home: Tips for Parents

May 23, 2023

Blog post Improving Your Child’s Reading Comprehension at Home: Tips for Parents main image

Over the last few years, many children experienced learning loss in some academic areas due to the pandemic. Parents are concerned that their elementary students struggle with developing reading skills, so important for learning success. We'll provide ways to address these issues using the science of reading—the latest teaching approach based on extensive research. 

Read more Download PDF
0

The 4th of July: An American Independence

July 1, 2022

Blog post The 4th of July: An American Independence main image

Independence Day is one of the most celebrated American holidays that is often accentuated by colorful parades during the day and gleaming fireworks at night. As much as the 4th July marks a very significant part of American history, a lot of kids these days know very little as to what it really stands for. Through this article, you can take your kids on a short trip down memory lane that spans centuries of symbolic struggle and perseverance.

Read more Download PDF
0

5 Ways to Prevent Summer Reading Loss

June 12, 2022

Blog post 5 Ways to Prevent Summer Reading Loss main image

Summer break gives both kids and teachers much-needed rest, but it doesn’t come without a cost. Researchers know that kids lose about a month of learning by the time they arrive back in the classroom in the fall! Known as the summer slide, this phenomenon have been plaguing kids and robbing them of their learning gains. Since reading is important to all subjects, it’s important that kids don’t fall behind during the summer months. This article will discuss the importance of summer reading, and how to engage your kids in reading this summer!

Read more Download PDF
0

6 Sizzling Summer Activity Ideas for Families During the Quarantine

July 14, 2020

Blog post 6 Sizzling Summer Activity Ideas for Families During the Quarantine main image

With the pandemic still raging across much of the county, it certainly seems that the summer of 2020 has been cancelled. And after months of quarantine, it’s likely that you and your kids are feeling the fatigued of prolonged social distancing. If you’re looking to rejuvenate the last half of your family’s summer, this article will help! Keep reading to find helpful tips to survive the rest of the season and find 6 fun family activities to do before the new school year begins!

Read more Download PDF
0

Banner image