It is not uncommon for students to experience what is sometimes called the "summer slide," and I'm not talking about a slide into a pool. Just like sports and music, reading and math require regular practice; a 2-3 month break from practice means that kids return to school with brains that are out of shape. Below you will find a variety of resources to help you help your kids keep their brains in shape!
Ideas & Resources from the Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/blog/2014/03/stopping-the-summer-slide/
http://www.jumpstart.com/parents/activities/grade-based-activities
10 Ways to Prevent the Summer Slide
http://littlescholarsllc.wordpress.com/10-ways-to-prevent-summer-slide/
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/online-storytime-books-toys/379003588
MWE Library Blog--Mrs. Lewis has even more ideas for Reading Fun!
http://mwelibrary.blogspot.com/
Visit the Scholastic Parents' page for awesome resources and daily tips about ways to help grow great readers.
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/
Scholastic's Summer Reading Challenge
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/collection/more-reading-resources/keep-your-kids-reading-all-summer-long
Summer Reading Resources from Reading is Fundamental
http://www.rif.org/us/literacy-resources/summer-reading-slide.htm
Hands-on Math Games for all ages
http://motionmathgames.com/summer-fun-with-four-math-concepts/
Simple Tips for Summer Math Learning from PBS
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/math/math-tips-for-parents/summer-math/
Math Tips for Every Grade
http://www.greatschools.org/students/academic-skills/slideshows/6350-math-tips-for-parents.gs?page=1
Cosmic Kids Yoga: Don't forget to keep bodies in shape too!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uIZ2KOZZeQDQo_Gsi_qbQ
Download and Print a Summer Fun Packet
https://app.box.com/s/pzyd6h3biob3yabch7ou
