The Ultimate Guide to Preparing Online Students for College
by Elizabeth Preston
byConnections Academy
6 min to readThe summer is here, and as you think about how to work fun into the days over break, it's just as important to plan time for your child to relax as it is to find learning activities that engage your kid’s mind to avoid accidental learning loss, otherwise known as the “summer slide.”
Children thrive when they can play and engage their minds in an activity and their environment. Hands-on projects and experiments, for example, give them the space to indulge their curiosity and ask questions while they grow their observational and cognitive skills. As they get older, they can deepen their ability to make connections and draw conclusions while developing their problem-solving skills.
Summer gives your student time in their schedule that they might not typically have during the school year. Instead of looking at the summer as time off from learning, you can use the time to dive deeper into your child’s interests. The slower pace of the days also lets any creative ideas blossom when they want to rather than according to a due date.
Whether you’re staying local or are planning to travel over the summer, the types of learning activities you can choose from for kids of all ages are endless.
For younger kids, you’ve got tons of options to make hands-on summer learning fun, rain or shine.
For kids who are a bit older and can do a bit more on their own, try these educational summer activities on for size.
Many of the educational summer activities we’ve discussed so far can be done by students of all ages, but there are a few ways that older students can make the most out of their summer by going a bit further.
Whether over the summer or during the school year, we’re dedicated to helping your child thrive. Download our free eGuide to learn more.
by Elizabeth Preston
by Elizabeth Preston
by Elizabeth Preston