Summer Learning Loss

 

Don't let your child be a victim of Summer Learning Loss! 

What is Summer Learning Loss?

Summer learning loss is the loss in academic skills and knowledge over the course of summer vacation. The loss in learning varies across grade level, subject matter, and family income. Summer loss for all students is estimated to be equal to about 1 month, but this varies across subject matter. It is critical that students retain the information they've learned during the school year throughout the summer. 

Help your child keep their math and reading skills sharp over the summer. They should be reading everyday for approximately 30 minutes. After they finish reading, ask them these basic comprehension questions:

• Who are the main characters in the story? Describe how they look and act.

• Are there any important supporting characters? If so, name them.

• Where does the story take place (setting)? Is the setting critical to the story, or could this story take place anywhere else?

• What is the problem the main character must solve or overcome (conflict)?

• How does the character solve his problem? Do other obstacles get in the way of solving the main conflict? What are they?

• What character do you most identify with? Why?

• What did you like most about this story? The least? If you could have changed anything about this story, what would it be?

Help you child in math by letting them visit these academically enriching math sites:

• Math Playground

• Cool Math Games

• Hooda Math

• Funbrain

• Cool Math 4 Kids

• Primary Games

• PBS Kids

• Play Kids Games

HAVE A WONDERFULLY SAFE SUMMER!!