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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We make a weekly trip to the library~
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They are required by their school to read and do math a certain amount of hours over summer.
I am having my son tutored at school.
Library trips and daily quiet reading times are always fun.
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water quiz games cause its so hot here
I make them read a little bit each day.
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I am getting my kids smart by having them read books this summer. I want to thank you for this awesome sweep and hope to win 🙂 Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!
I’m fortunate in that my kids have always liked brain games, they love solving puzzles and reading. And since it’s been too hot to go outside to play, staying indoors and keeping busy hasn’t been a problem. Thanks.
They are doing alot of reading, they have signed up for the reading program at our local library
They read a book a month in summer.
I keep them smart by limiting electronics
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we always did the summer reading clubs at the library
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My kids have enrolled in a summer reading program at the Library. That way they will not fall behind in their reading. That will keep them smart for the upcoming school year.
By reading and by going on nature walks where we learn about plants and animals.
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We frequent the public library and their many great programs.
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trips to museum, zoo and other events.
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They are reading and doing online games recommended by their teachers. thank you!
Educational trips and required 1 hour reading each day 🙂
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lots of library trips
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