{"id":2085,"date":"2015-05-27T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2015-05-27T13:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/?p=2085"},"modified":"2023-04-11T13:55:35","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T17:55:35","slug":"summer-learning-loss-prevention-tips-for-6-8-year-olds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readbrightly.com\/summer-learning-loss-prevention-tips-for-6-8-year-olds\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop the Slide! Summer Learning Loss Prevention Tips for 6- to 8-Year-Olds"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer learning loss isn\u2019t a myth<\/a>. It happens and quite frankly, it\u2019s a huge bummer for kids and teachers. Who wants to review for the first four weeks of school? It\u2019s such a waste of valuable learning time.<\/p>\n

Especially since it\u2019s preventable.<\/p>\n

Simply ask your children to practice reading, writing, and math throughout their vacation time. Not for hours and hours, but just for a few minutes every day. Just that little keeps their brains from becoming sieves over the summer.<\/p>\n

1. Schedule<\/strong>
\nFirst develop a routine for summer learning. Consider scheduling learning time in the morning, so learning gets done before the day\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n

2. Space<\/strong>
\nWhere will your child do her learning activities? Set up a station or nook with a calendar or checklist of what activities need to be done each day.<\/p>\n

3. Supplies<\/strong>
\nGather the books, games, paper, and pencils. Do you need a math workbook? How about reading games? As you continue to read this article, make a list of what you\u2019ll need for summer.<\/p>\n

Also, keep lots of books around the house for easy access. Use Brightly to get new book ideas<\/a>. Visit the library to check out books. (This might be a good time to get your child her own library card or participate in your library\u2019s summer reading program!)<\/p>\n

4. Read Every Day<\/strong>
\nThink of your child\u2019s reading level. See if you she can maintain that level of comprehension if not<\/em> improve it over the summer. Decide how much your child needs to read every day on his own. This depends somewhat on your child\u2019s age but I suggest at least 10 – 20 minutes per day.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Practice Sight Words<\/strong>
\nSight words are those words like \u201cand\u201d and \u201cthe\u201d that kids need to know at a glance so their reading becomes fluent. Find free word lists online.<\/p>\n

Think beyond flashcards when learning sight words. Make scavenger hunts around your house or in books. Play games. Write sight words with unusual materials like play dough, Wikki Stix, or shaving cream. For more learning ideas,\u00a0check out these 20 Sight Word Games, Activities, and Reading Ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Practice Math Facts<\/strong>
\nHow well do your kids know addition and subtraction facts? Without practice, kids will lose the facts they\u2019ve learned. Repetitive practice of math facts improves\u00a0recall time.<\/p>\n

Buy a workbook for your child\u2019s grade level and require a page or two each learning session. This way you don\u2019t have to invent the curriculum, it\u2019s already prepared.<\/p>\n

Or use high-quality math apps to make math fact practice fun. I recommend Squeebles<\/a>,\u00a0Splash Math<\/a>,\u00a0Pet Bingo<\/a>,\u00a0and Math Bingo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Write<\/strong>
\nDeveloping writers need to write something that makes sense. That\u2019s why it’s important for kids to have real<\/em>\u00a0purposes for writing.<\/p>\n

Consider the many ways we use writing in our daily lives (making lists, writing emails, notes, journal entries) and the audience for whom we write (ourselves, friends, work). Ask your kids to do the same \u2014 to write letters to someone, keep a daily journal, make lists of what to do or buy, or write a story to read at bedtime. These authentic activities teach children so much more about writing than any worksheet could. For more authentic writing ideas, visit my Writing Activities Pinterest board<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Not only that, younger kids must also develop (and practice) the physical act of writing. Help build their fine motor skills with handwriting practice sheets and strength-building activities such as playing with silly putty, weaving lacing cards, or sorting small objects. For more ideas, visit Lessons Learnt Journal\u2019s Fine Motor Skills Pinterest board<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Remember that kids learn best through play. When in doubt, make your learning playful. Play makes everything better, especially during summer vacation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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