Prevent Summer Learning Loss

PREVENT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS All students experience summer learning loss when they do not engage in educational activities over the long break." Less than 10% of students participate in summer learning.? According to summer learning research, 56% of students would like to be involved in a summer learning program. THE BENEFITS OF 1-0N-1 SUMMER TUTORING 1 The tutor can work around your schedule so your child doesn't have to miss out on summer activities. Tutors can adapt to your child's learning style and preferences to reinforce necessary content and keep skills fresh. Tutors can assign small exercises for your child to do during down-time to maintain the learning habit and make for a painless transition into the next school year. 4 Sustaining learning over summer break helps your child develop healthy habits. S Tutoring builds confidence. TIPS FOR SUMMER LEARNING - ELEMENTARY STUDENTS 1+1=2 Encourage reading for enjoyment for 30 minutes per day to keep reading skills sharp. Assign small daily challenges in the form of 3-4 math problems. Use a tutoring service Play subject-specific to boost reading comprehension, grammar and math skills. learning games. TIPS FOR SUMMER LEARNING – MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS I Encourage creative writing. Use a tutoring service to strengthen specific skills, such as absorbing literature through summer reading assignments or staying sharp in algebra, pre-calculus or chemistry. Help your student look for an engaging summer job, such as at the local library or as a camp counselor. Use this distraction-free time to begin preparing for the SAT and ACT tests. http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=know_the_facts Huntington http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2014/06/20/getting-kids-involved-in-summer-learn.. Your Tutoring Solution http://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/summer-and-extended-learning-time/summer-learning/..