Teaching Tip Tuesday: Summer Academics

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Every September, teachers see the results of a summer of screen time devoid of reading, writing, math, and science.  Students forget much of their learning from the year before and begin the new school year at a disadvantage.  We call this Summer Slide and it is a very real problem.
 
With a mere three and a half weeks of school left, it’s time to start thinking about how to prevent Summer Slide and keep your children engaged in learning over the summer months.
 
This summer, try incorporating academics into your family's summer activities in a fun and engaging way!

Going Out of Town?
 
Reading - Research the local history of the area you're visiting.
 
Social Studies - Using a map, map out the route you will take.
 
Math - Calculate the total distance you will travel.  For older kids, convert miles into feet, yards, meters, kilometers, etc.
 
Writing - Keep a journal while on the the trip and create a travel brochure for the location after returning home.

Visit an NYC Site
 
Social Studies/Reading - Research the historical importance of the location.
 
Math - Create a map of the place (for younger students, label the shapes you used in the map and for older students, calculate the area and perimeter of each section on the map).
 
Writing - Send a thank you card to the site or write a persuasive letter recommending how to improve the site.
 
Art - Make a model of the site using clay or playdough or make a diorama using other art supplies.

Plant Tomatoes or Herbs
 
Reading - Research the types of plants and how to care for them.
 
Science - Make a hypothesis about which plant will grow faster and why (Try changing variables on two of the same types of plants such as amount of sunlight or the kind of soil or water used).
 
 Writing  - Keep a journal recording observations and growth.
 
Math - Create data tables and graph weekly changes in growth.

Go on a Nature Walk
 
Reading - Research the local flora and fauna you observe.
 
Science - Collect samples of plants you find.
 
Art - Take photos of the interesting things you find.
 
Writing - Combine your observations, research, photos, and samples to create an informational book.