One of the problems with summer vacations is that they tend to give kids a chance to forget what they`ve learned over the past school year. In some cases, it can be a real struggle to get back into classes in the fall.
Summer school doesn`t have to be a big thing, just a quick review two or three times a week of the more important things your kids need to know. This might include math skills, reading and writing, as well as any other topics they will be building on in the fall.
By going over the areas you know your kids are most likely to forget, even for 15-30 minutes a day, you will make the entire year easier on everyone. The kids won`t be thrilled with having to do schoolwork during summer, but you can explain that it`s non-negotiable and that the faster they get through it, the faster they can enjoy summer fun. Or make it into a game to see who can finish the times tables fastest!
Do you use summer school? We`d love to hear what`s going on in your school during these vacation months.
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