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The beginning of the school year is such an exciting time full of new beginnings! However, it can also be a very overwhelming time. For me, as a mom and a teacher, the start of a new school year represents a lot of change in our house. This year in particular because my youngest started kindergarten! That meant that we had two children in school full time. As parents, we worry. We worry about sending our kids off, for the first time in many cases, to be without us for the entire day. We put our most valuable possessions in the hands of another. Below, I’ll go through some typical responses we received from Kids Academy subscribers and will share some tips from my personal and professional experience to help ease the stress that may come with the changes of a new school year.

When the 4th of July is over and the back-to-school supplies come out, kids and parents know that their summer days are numbered. While kids might feel a sense of anxiety about returning to the classroom, many parents are stressing about the cost of supplies and the inevitable spending spree that is about to unfold. Check out these fun ideas for DIY back-to-school supplies to make the transition exciting for everyone involved!

A new school year is near and now it's time to settle to go back to school! For some kids, it is an exciting time since children are eager to start learning and looking forward to seeing their schoolmates again, while for others it may be a hard time of trial and concerns. Some kids will sometimes need extra help to make the transition back to school smoother and safer. Luckily, there are many strategies on how to make the transition easier, making the back-to-school process run as seamlessly as possible. 

On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress that governed America’s 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, which declared itself a sovereign nation apart from British rule. This was a monumental day in history, as the great nation we know today was born, and the United States would continue to grow and evolve for many years to come.

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:

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!

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!

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. 

Most parents read to their children starting from day one. But once kids enter kindergarten, it’s expected that they can recognize and recite the alphabet. So how can we, as parents, make a bridge from reading about the alphabet, to actually learning to recognize it? The answer is as simple as by mixing it up! By offering a variety of activities, especially those that require hands-on learning, kids learn the alphabet in no time. Keep reading to discover 10 exciting alphabet activities for preschoolers!

This year, it’s crucial that kids are given every opportunity to prevent learning loss and sharpen their skills for the next grade. That’s why Kids Academy has developed an innovative summer camp program to support your young learners in subjects across the curriculum. Teachers and tutors can also use it in their summer sessions as a remediation tool to guard against learning loss from school closures this spring.