School’s out for summer!
Kids wait for summer break all year long to have fun. But, long break from school leads to children’s summer brain drain popularly known as “summer slide”. The infographic below showcases some of the effects of summer break on kids and also offers some fun summer learning ideas for younger students.
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Sources:
Stanch your kid’s summer learning loss – Today.com
Why Summer Learning Deserves a Front-Row Seat in the Education Reform Arena – Johns Hopkins School of Education
Summer Learn Loss – Georgia Family Connection Partnership
This Is Your Brain on Summer – NYTimes.com
Summer Heat 4 Math – CCPS
Tech for Summer Learning – Verizon Wireless
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