{"id":1327,"date":"2022-04-19T14:47:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T14:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/parent-corner\/?p=1327"},"modified":"2023-06-21T13:24:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T13:24:26","slug":"preventingthesummerslide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/parent-corner\/preventingthesummerslide\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities for Preventing the Summer Slide"},"content":{"rendered":"

School\u2019s almost out for the summer! Kids need to be kids. They need summer and the endless fun that comes with it, from swimming and campfires to parks and slides. However, there is one slide you don\u2019t want them getting on this summer: the learning slide.<\/p>\n

When students are not engaging in learning activities over summer, they could lose almost two months of skills. This learning slide has been proven through multiple studies. Keeping the learning alive will set them up for continued success the following year. The best part is, these activities are so fun, your kids will forget that\u00a0they’re\u00a0<\/em>learning, not\u00a0what\u00a0<\/em>they learned!<\/p>\n

Local Library Events<\/strong><\/p>\n

Book sales are just one of the many events libraries typically host during the summer. Keep an eye on your local library’s calendar to see all the activities for families that are equal parts fun and educational. From beginner art classes to group readings, libraries are masters at keeping kids engaged and learning throughout the summer months!<\/p>\n

Free Museum Days<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know museums often offer free admission? It varies by location\u2013some welcome guests for free on the first Thursday of the month<\/a>, others do so to mark holidays or exhibit openings<\/a>, and some have designated family days designed to get children in for free<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Virtual Field Trips<\/strong><\/p>\n

Space\u2014<\/strong>Blast off to outer space.
\n1. Take a tour at NASA\u00a0<\/a>
\n2. Visit Mars\u00a0<\/a>
\n3. Explore a planetarium<\/a>
\n4. Play with slime in space<\/a><\/p>\n

Zoo and Aquarium\u2014<\/strong>Swim in a shark tank or swing with the monkeys.
\n5. Visit the animals at the San Diego Zoo<\/a>
\n6. Swim in the tanks at Baltimore\u2019s National Aquarium<\/a><\/p>\n

Museums<\/strong>\u2014Visit the dinosaurs and see what else you can find.
\n7. Explore the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History<\/a>
\n8. Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art<\/a><\/p>\n

Factories<\/strong>\u2014Make some M&Ms or see what happens when you recycle.
\n10. Visit the M&M Factory<\/a>
\n11. Find out what happens to your recyclables<\/a><\/p>\n

History<\/strong>\u2014Get up close to Mount Rushmore or explore the hidden rooms at the White House.
\n13. Explore the White House<\/a>
\n14. Visit Colonial Williamsburg<\/a><\/p>\n

Nature and farming<\/strong>\u2014Explore a cave, watch a geyser, or go above a volcano.
\n15. Milk a cow<\/a>
\n16. Pick a fruit and see how it ends up at the grocery store<\/a>
\n17. Watch a geyser Yellowstone National Park<\/a>
\n18. Fly above a volcano in Hawaii Webcams<\/a><\/p>\n

Another City or Country<\/strong>\u2014fly overseas!
\n19. Explore a different city<\/a>
\n20. Visit royalty at the Buckingham Palace<\/a>
\n21. See the Great Wall of China<\/a>
\n22. Explore the Son Doong Cave in Vietnam<\/a><\/p>\n

Best overall virtual field trip source:<\/strong> Interactive Virtual Field Trips | Discovery Education<\/a><\/p>\n

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What teachers recommend<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

We took to <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a> to ask teachers what they recommend to prevent the summer slide. Here\u2019s what they said:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read, read, and then read some more!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the number one response we got from teachers. It\u2019s required for a reason! Staying on top of summer reading is the surest way to make sure your child keeps learning over the summer. Teachers also recommend keeping a reading journal and asking your child in-depth questions about their books, so you know they\u2019re taking it all in. Reading for just 30 minutes a day has major benefits!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep math skills sharp in daily life\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Practicing math can (and should!) be more than just filling out a multiplications table. Whether you have your child help out at the supermarket or play math games online, it\u2019s important to ensure they\u2019re staying on top of their skills so they can easily transition to the next unit once school starts again.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Play outside\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s more to learning than academics. Encouraging your child to get outside and explore is a great way for them to interact with the world around them. While you\u2019re at the beach, encourage them to collect seashells and ask what they like about the ones they picked\u2013giving them the opportunity to look, feel, and articulate the world around them does wonders for their education, as well as keeping their natural curiosity alive. You could also buy them a book to help identify plants around your yard or on a local nature trail. A whole world awaits!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep writing\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finding a pen pal, writing letters to family members and friends, keeping a journal\u2026 writing doesn\u2019t have to be academic to have real value. Encourage creativity and self-expression in their writing to keep things interesting!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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