The kids in our area have been out of school for three weeks now and while I’m delighted to see my grandson enjoying his summer “off,” I can’t help thinking school is going to be back sooner than we think. If you have a child that struggled with their times tables at the end of fourth grade, fifth grade is coming soon, and without practice over the summer, fifth grade is going to be even harder. What to do?
As we enter into summer break the temptation to cut back on the reading requirements can be strong. However, the difference daily reading can make in your child’s life long term is almost unfathomable.
The key to keeping the drain plugged without making it a chore is keeping it FUN! It doesn’t have to take up more than a few minutes per day and summer provides unique opportunities for hands-on learning. We have sorted through lists and searched everywhere for the best ideas so you can enjoy your break too. Our summer eBook is perfect for keeping brains active. Download the book today to get insider tricks on how to stop summer learning loss.
According to UNESCO’s website, ‘World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading.
A key part of the AVID system that our visual learners would benefit from, is the strategies used to develop organizational skills and promote academic self-management.
We are constantly talking about what a huge impact the arts have on our children’s development and self esteem. Look at how Young Rembrandts classes have helped this student in all areas of her life, written in her own words.
This is exactly the kind of class visual kids need! They’re smart. They can do the work, but as visual learners in a left-brain education system many of them are underperforming. This class would provide the help and encouragement visual kids need.
I just blessed some kids in Alabama, Texas, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Arizona and it feels GREAT! I don’t know them or their teachers, but I do know their schools can’t give them what they need. Determined to give their students art, their teachers posted their projects on Donors Choose, a website anyone can view and donate on.
There are several different learning styles, and each has a direct impact on how your child learns, processes information, and their level of success in the classroom. Ten Ways to Help Your Child Succeed at School makes it easy for you to stay ahead of the curve and keep your child on top.
I have created sight word study bundles for each grade from kindergarten through third and put them up in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.
