Happy first official day of summer! School has been out for almost a month here and we’re soaking up the slower than usual days as best as possible. Like most families, we’re always looking for ways to keep Maya academically … Continued
Forget summer loss, we’re all about supporting summer gains! We all know the evidence behind why children should continue to engage in enrichment activities throughout the summer months (see this article on Summer by the Numbers). Can you guess one … Continued
I cannot believe I forgot to share with you all that we completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge over the summer!!! With our relocation to Florida happening several weeks later, I failed to make this post. I know, horrible … Continued
Have you ever heard of the summer slide? Educators refer to the loss of knowledge and skills when school is out as the summer slide. Research has shown that children spend less time reading when school is out, which can … Continued
Happy Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) day! Do you remember celebrating this day in school? I used to love Beverly Clearly and the Ramona book series growing up! In honor of the love of reading, today is the perfect time … Continued