Avoid summer slide in elementary students by:

  1.) Reading with and to them daily. Reading is a great conversation starter. It really can help you with your relationship with your kids. Reading helps children develop new vocabulary, which in turn, increases their reading comprehension. Reading is also great for the imagination and can help build confidence and self-esteem!




 2.) Play learning games. There are so many benefits to playing educational games that go beyond just the subject matter! First, kids learn how to interact with adults and other children. Games foster a sense of good sportsmanship and can increase social-emotional learning. Second, learning games encourage strategic, creative problem solving. Third, educational games help kids to pay attention to the learning because kids love to have fun!



3.) Provide tutoring services. Tutoring provides one-on-one attention or a small group setting to help your child focus on learning and provide personalized instruction. Tutoring leads to better grades and increased self-confidence. It offers a new perspective on their learning. A caring tutor is supportive of students learning and growth. Tutoring services can increase motivation and confidence.


Have a great summer!! For more on this topic, check out my blog post from 2013 5 Ideas to Keep Your Child Learning.

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