1. For math and reading practice, you are able to access Study Island to view videos and go through lessons with your child. It should be up all summer and those rainy days or the ones where it's too hot to go outside are perfect opportunities to review last year's material.
2. Lisa Carter, our academic coach, passed along this website to check out for math. The website states all it takes is 3 times a week, for 20 minutes each time to strengthen your child's math skills. Check it out!
3. Parents online magazine has a list of fun things to do outdoors with your family. While learning from books and discussions are important, play is important as well. Team building, children guided discovery, and physical exercise are all a part of a well rounded education. Here is another site with more summer activities for kids of all ages. Click on the link to take you to the directions for the specific activity. Take advantage of the beautiful weather when you can!
4. Science experiments are a great way to conduct research, ask questions, make predictions and have fun at the same time! There are several sites out there to explore so you're welcome to look on your own. Here are some great experiments I found to conduct with your child this summer:
5. I love cooking! Making things with kids can be fun and educational at the same time. Kids use math without realizing it (it's like sneaking zucchini into their brownies!). Ask them to double a recipe or cut it in half. Use measuring cups and spoons and have them convert fractions when they can!
Recipes:
I hope everyone has an enjoyable and restful summer! I will be checking my email over the break so email me if you have any questions!
