DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – “Summer slide” is the phenomenon where school-aged children stop learning new concepts and can also forget much of what they learned over the school year while on summer break.
Reading and math are the two learning categories that suffer the most over summer break.
Concepts learned in these subjects, especially in younger children, are more susceptible to loss without regular practice.
However, these skills are not hard to maintain nor difficult to teach.
Through gameplay, children can remain engaged in reading and math over the summer and be fully prepared for the upcoming school year.
Games are a great way for kids to brush up on the basics while having fun at the same time.
Whether the game is geared towards math skills or reading comprehension, there are plenty of ways to keep kids learning all summer.
For older children in middle and high school, reading novels based on student interest, whether school-required or parent-led can help students to retain knowledge said Taylor Boneau, an English teacher at Dothan City Schools.
Regardless of grade level or subject, there are many ways for children to stay engaged in learning over the summer.
