Summer Sunshine Heats Up Learning Opportunities for Kids! by Pepi Silverman

Summer activities can help kids to apply their knowledge by taking academic concepts and inserting them into enjoyable summertime fun. Summer learning not only helps to prepare students for the upcoming school year, but the skills they build during the summer can also enhance their academic performance for years to come. 

Find new ways to integrate learning into summer activities. Here's a few ideas:

• Math – Practice measurement with cooking, use time to schedule fun math activities, money skills for shopping trips.

• Reading – Family book clubs, library summer reading programs, digital texts of high-interest books.

• Writing – Pen pals, keeping summer journals, creative writing activities.

Applying academic skills to summer fun helps kids retain their knowledge!