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Summer Physical Activity Can Help Exercise Kids' Brains

Deb Killion
Categories : Summer learning

Just as it is important to eat a proper diet, get plenty of rest and take care of yourself, exercise is important to optimal brain health. Help your …

Practical Ideas to Help Encourage and Engage Your Middle School Child with Math During Summer Break

Nicole Hilsabeck
Categories : Summer learning

Use the summer to explore real-life application of math skills and give your child the opportunity to study mathematical situations in depth.

Real Life Math Ideas to Encourage Summer Learning for High School Students

Nicole Hilsabeck
Categories : Summer learning

Depending on your child’s skill level, there are plenty of ways to utilize classroom math skills together to solve real-life math problems at home.

Summer Collage Lesson Idea: Pet Portrait Using Found Objects

Nicole Hilsabeck
Categories : Summer learning

Use items around the house to create a unique pet portrait.

Grade Level Summer Reading Book Lists for High School

Sarah Degnan Moje
Categories : Summer reading lists for grades k 12

Offering options regarding students’ book choices can improve the chances of your summer reading program’s success. In addition, giving …

The Best Way to Assess Your High School Students' Summer Reading Assignments: 3 Methods

Sarah Degnan Moje
Categories : Summer reading lists for grades k 12

When it comes to assessing a summer reading assignment, the methods can be as varied as the book choices themselves. Here are three different types of …

Tips on Developing a Summer Reading Program for Middle & High School Students

Sarah Degnan Moje
Categories : Summer reading lists for grades k 12

Many middle and high school teachers dole out summer reading assignments to their students that see few results. Learn some creative ideas that can …

An Updated Middle School Summer Reading List: 8 Great Books for Students and Parents

Sarah Degnan Moje
Categories : Summer reading lists for grades k 12

With summer around the corner, middle school students are ready to pack up their books and be done with school until Labor Day. Before they fall out …

10 Best Modern Summer Reads for High School Students: An Updated Reading List

Sarah Degnan Moje
Categories : Summer reading lists for grades k 12

Encourage your high school students to spend some time reading over summer break. These ten current books are sure to grab the attention of even the …

Help Prevent Summer Learning Loss Using Everyday Activities

Nadine Lucate-Pierre
Categories : Summer learning

The last bell rings, school is officially over and summer break finally begins. The students are elated, testing and rushed mornings are finally over …