SUMMER IS A GREAT TIME TO READ FOR FUN!
Tips for Parents to Help Keep Kids Sharp!
Summertime can be a wonderful and even fun time to expand your child’s understanding of math or strengthen their reading skills. Check out the following tips to help you make summer a learning experience for your kids.
1. When planning a road trip, allow your child to assist you in determining the route you will take. Use mapping resources on the web to give you the most direct route and then focus on areas you would like to visit to determine your exact route.
2. Based on the route you have determined, ask your child to figure out the number of hours you will travel, amount of gas that will be needed, amount of money for gas, etc.
3. For younger children, traveling can build background knowledge that will serve them well in the future. You can go on small trips to local state parks, historical sites or just simply places you and your child have never been. Background knowledge is critical for children to be prepared for new information.
4. Create a photo journal with your child. Under each picture have your child write a sentence or paragraph that will explain the picture. Encourage your child to use expressive words that will help the reader to know the smells and sounds of the picture.
5. Prior to the start of your journey, read books or stories about the location that you are going to. If you are headed to St. Augustine, read with your child books about the Castillo or the plants and animals that are indigenous to the area.