Finding treasure isn’t just the stuff of pirate legends. You can have a modern-day “re-enactment” of those bygone days – sans the wild raids – by getting your kids on board for a scavenger hunt or treasure hunt. Scavenger Hunt Give teams or individual children a list of objects to find within a certain time limit, usually […]
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Teaching Kids the Value of Money: Make Summer a Learning Experience for Any Age
Parents who invest in educating their children early on about money management tend to have more opportunities to show them—rather than just tell them—how to achieve their financial goals. In many ways, teaching the value of money can be fun and eye-opening, even to young children. Try incorporating these three elements into your child’s […]
Summer Wildlife Adventure
No matter how much kids might wish for summer during the school year, they inevitably start getting bored within two or three weeks of that final bell. Finding ways to keep the summer doldrums at bay by coming up with fun and educational plans to keep their bodies and their minds active can sometimes […]
Plant the Seeds of Summer Learning by Cultivating a Garden
Want to teach your kids about science and get them off the couch this summer? Cultivating a garden is a great way to learn about how the right combination of water, sun, and soil makes things grow. You can start by planting seeds or tending small plants. Your budding botanists can work alongside you, watering seedlings […]
How to Find Balance Over Summer Break
Teaching is not for the faint of heart. It’s a tough job that requires a lot of focus during the school year—and let’s face it, that spills over into the summer, too. While it might be a challenge, educators need to practice self-care during summer break so the return to school in the fall […]
Summer Safety at Home and Abroad
If you have children of your own, then summer vacation means you’re still not in the kid-free zone. Although you’re no doubt up on school safety, it’s time to secure that home front. Here are some of the biggest threats to child safety, and how to address them. Falling and Drowning Children are at […]
5 Summer Activities to Keep Your Child’s Brain in the Game
Summer is here, and while summer offers a great time for kids to relax and have fun, you don’t want them to lose all the progress they’ve made during the school year. It’s important to ensure your child stays involved in activities that keep their brain in great shape. Here’s a look at some […]
Everyday Math for Summer
Did you know that your child can lose up to 2.6 grade level equivalency of math skills during summer vacation? Math is definitely a use-it-or-lose-it subject, so don’t let your child’s brain turn to mush this summer. You can help keep skills sharp with a few fun math activities that are easy to incorporate […]
Everyday Literacy for Summer
Summer vacation can be a blissful time for kids, but going for weeks and weeks without reading can add to lost skills by September. If you dread forcing your child to pick up a book, try these other activities to keep literacy skills sharp during the summer months. These reading and writing games can be […]
Sun Safety This Summer and All Year Long!
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer? There are more cases of skin cancer each year than all other forms of cancer combined! Most skin cancers are caused by the sun or other types of ultraviolet UV rays, like tanning beds. So how can you and your summer […]
Local Summer Learning Opportunities
Kids sometimes experience summer learning loss, often called “summer slide,” during the long break between academic school years. Without some form of intervention, they can lose weeks’ worth of reading, math, and other skills due to lack of practice. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to practice the previous school year’s skills at home […]
How Playing Music Can Help Prevent the Summer Slide
When summertime hits, motivation can be difficult. Kids leave school, friends come over, and before you know it, it’s time to get back into the groove! But don’t fret; there’s a musical solution! Experts believe engaging in a music class and playing a musical instrument can help keep students motivated during downtime. This study […]
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