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Summer is a time for sunshine, play, and relaxation—it’s also a great opportunity to keep young minds active with “summer math fun.” Math may not be the first thing kids think of when school’s out, but with the right activities, it can be part of the fun!...
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Summer break is a time for relaxation, vacations, and fun. However, for many students, it also leads to what educators call the “summer slide”—a significant learning loss that occurs when academic skills are not practiced during the break. Research...
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Help your child avoid summer learning loss! Keep your child engaged in fun and creative writing activities! Here are some ideas we think kids will enjoy… Creative Writing Ideas for Summer: Journalist: Keep a journal of cool activities or trips you take. Use...
