School’s been out for a few weeks here in New York and my kids are becoming “Summer Bums.” They want to sleep in, stay indoors (they are complaining it’s too hot — Hello! It’s Summer!) and just play video games.
Well, I surprised them when I told them I would give them each a weekly packet they would have to complete for this summer.
They whined, complained and they gave me the evil eye. I don’t care. I know it’s summer and they have had a hectic year trying to get good grades but it’s been proven by researchers, that during the summer months, students lose their reading skills — a trend known as “Summer Slide.”
Recognizing this trend, Target and Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster!) has committed to helping parents avoid the Summer Slide.
I’m proud to help Target spread the word on the Summer Slide awareness. I’m also happy to have had the wonderful opportunity to interview Soleil Moon Frye where she provided answers to my emailed questions. Check out the video below:
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I don’t have kids but my friends sign their kids up for summer classes that involve educational programming
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We go to the library a lot, and when we travel, the kids have to have reading time along with electronics time. Plus they always see mom reading a book!
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My kids like to go to the library and on hot summer days we all love to spend time in the cool library 🙂
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My son is reading tons of books this summer. Thanks for the chance to win!
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I have a 4 and a 6 year old. We have “learn time” 3 to 4 times a week , library, hsve the 6 yr old read to the 4 year old…
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We keep reading except more outside now
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My daughter and I take educational trips to local museums, parks, and restaurants. There is something to learn around every corner!
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we have bought lots of learning books for their ages and do pages out of them everyday!
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