Did you recently wake up and realize that summer break is halfway over? As you regroup and rejuvenate from the previous year, it can be difficult to wrap your mind around the fact that the new school year is only a few or several weeks away. You don’t have to spend the next month and a […]
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Summer Fun: What Child Doesn’t Love a Scavenger Hunt?
Summer should be a bit more relaxed than the rest of your year, right? But that doesn’t mean that every day has to be totally unstructured. Nor should it mean an endless round of pool, park and playground activities. If you’re at a loss about how to keep the kids “engaged” and creative, just get […]
Summer Camp Tips for Children with Special Needs
‘Tis the season for summer camps! For most children, it is an exciting and fun-filled time as they transition from home to a new environment filled with different adventures. But for a child with special needs, it may take extra preparation and follow-through to ensure success. Sensory Processing: 4 Tips to Help Prepare for […]
7 Survival Tips for Summer School
Summer school can be an overwhelming or frustrating undertaking for educators facing disengaged students. Use these 7 survival tips to get ready and prepare students for a summer of growth and learning. 7 Ways to Make Summer School More Engaging These 7 tips might not be groundbreaking, but keeping stress levels low and boosting […]
3 Great Crafts to Make Outside This Summer
Summer vacation is the perfect time to play outside, but it seems like some kids missed the memo about how to enjoy their months of freedom. If your kids have parked themselves in front of the TV or a computer screen and are missing all of the beautiful weather this summer, lure them outside for some […]
Fun Physical Activities for Summer
Include physical activity into every family event (e.g. parties, picnics, reunions, vacations, etc.). Choose activities that are fun for everyone; remember these do not need to be competitive or sports-oriented. You may have to invest in a few equipment items to help with this; some examples are flying discs, a smashball set, a soft […]
Ways for Teachers to Relax Over Summer Break
Teachers are now on their well-deserved summer break. The last line of the old kids’ song that begins… “No more pencils, no more books” can easily be altered to include “no more student’s dirty looks.” Have you seen the scowl when you tell a child that you don’t believe the dog ate his homework? Teachers need down […]
Staying Active Over Summer Break
It’s finally summer break! Your kids have been working hard all school year long and now they get to sleep in and veg out all day, right? Of course not! Having so much free time over the summer is a nice break from the constant go, go, go schedule that often occurs during the […]
5 Must Haves for Your Summer Sensory Survival Kit
Going somewhere over summer vacation? Whether you are traveling by plane, train, or car, here is a quick list of summer essentials to help manage the journey and the adventure: 1. For car rides, waiting in lobbies or terminals, instead of using a smart tablet app or portable video game why not bring along […]
4 Ways Parents Can Keep Stress Levels Down this Summer
Teachers have many ways that they can keep stress down during the school year. Parents, on the other hand, sometimes don’t realize how stressful having their children home full time during summer vacation. However, there are ways to keep stress levels under control during the summer, whether you are a stay at home parent […]
What Causes Summer Slide?
Summer reading not only strengthens literacy skills, it also helps ensure kids stay in school. How can educators encourage kids to read on summer break? Summer reading loss, setback, or slide – no matter what you call it, most educators have seen the effects of a long break from school. It seems like you spend […]
Free Summer Reading Incentive Programs for Kids
It’s important to make sure kids keep their reading skills strong throughout the summer months. However, with so many great summer activities to enjoy, it’s often difficult to get them to read when they’d rather be outdoors playing. Summer reading incentive programs offer a great way to motivate kids to enjoy some books throughout their vacation. […]
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