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Nat Geo Kids ALMANAC Takes a Bite Out of “Summer Slide”
The newest edition of the Nat Geo Kids ALMANAC, packed with 10 sections of high interest topics, lets kids explore the world and keeps “summer slide” at bay. This boredom-busting book is the most popular children’s almanac on the planet, offering rich content, serious fun and interactive explorer-led challenge, and dynamic online extras. It’s the perfect summer reading selection for the back seat, camp, vacation, or downtime at home. Some Highlights include: More than 350 pages and 500+ amazing photos Updated maps, facts and reference materials Extensive digital extras at natgeokids.com/almanac NEW: Your World 2018 chapter with things to do, places to see and ways to change the world…
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Brain-Boosting Activities to Prevent the Summer Slide
Studies show that during summer months kids who don’t read can lose two to three months of the skills they learned in school. Use it or lose it right? But how do you go about getting in daily activities that help prevent summer slide? It’s easier than you might think, and it doesn’t have to be limited to sitting at home reading a book. Yes, go to your library and get books. Join some summer reading programs. And encourage children to read for at least 20 minutes a day on their own. But here are a few other ways to keep their brains in business so they are ready for…
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Parenting :: Safe from the Summer Slide
You have definitely heard these two warm weather catch phrases: summer reading and summer slide. Nationwide, in both educational and literacy circles, parents, teachers, librarians and elected officials discuss ways in which to keep children actively learning throughout the summer months, especially as it relates to reading and math. There is definitely something to be said for the idea of keeping the brain active and not wanting kids to “forget” all of the skills they learned during their 180 days spent in school (as a stay-at-home mom for many years, I can relate…insert “mommy brain”). The amazing part to me…study after study reveals the same thing. And the…
