Keeping the Learning AliveParents across the country face many of the same challenges. What to do with our children over the summer vacation is definitely one of those challenges.
Raise your hand if you have ever asked these questions:
There is no easy answer to any one of these questions or the ones you probably have on the topic of summer break. We do know that keeping the mind stimulated is one of the best things you can do for your child. It doesn't have to look or feel like school to engage the mind. The purpose of this website is to provide practical ideas to parents for keeping learning alive over break. Feel free to share your successes, challenges, and questions. We are eager to hear all about their adventures both imaginary and real!
Have fun with whatever you decide to do this summer! The West Chester Area School District Articles & Websites that InspireReading Rockets - Get Read for Summer!
Ready, Set, Read! - Summer Fiction Ideas for Kids of All Ages by Holly Korbey 74 Creative Ways to Stop Summer Brain Drain by Mindshift Kids Off the Couch Prevent the Summer Brain Drain Let's Move Outside - This is the website created to support First Lady Michelle Obama's work to help fight childhood obesity and make better choices. It is no longer updated but you can still access the information. 7 Ways to Stop the Summer Slide Transitioning to Summer by Janelle Cox |
Getting StartedFinding ideas is probably not the problem. Pinterest, blogs, and websites offer a wealth of creative ways to engage your children. It can also be a bit overwhelming to have so many ideas to comb through on these sites, which is why we hope this website proves to be a helpful resource. The key to success will begin with your plan.
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Take Learning on Your Road TripWhether you are going to the beach, the big city, or the mountains, you may want to pack a few resources to keep your child's mind active. In the process, you may just have some fun, too!
Read by the Campfire - Inside or Outside!Have your child, children, and their friends write a great campfire story! Gather together one night and have them read it to the group. Set the tone with a real fire, have them draw and color one to hang, or maybe use your phone! Grab a flashlight and you are ready to go. For an extra-special treat, make some s'mores!
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