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Make learning part of your summer plans!

Summer is generally thought of as a carefree time to relax and have fun, and it should be! However, it’s important to encourage education and learning during the break from school so your child won’t forget what he or she has already learned. Many subjects, particularly math, build upon previously learned information so it’s essential to keep that information fresh in your child’s mind.

Summer learning can be achieved in every day, fun activities. From the home office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, here are the top ten ways to keep your child learning during the summer. Here we go:
10. Make daily events learning opportunities! Have your child calculate change at the store, figure out sales tax, etc.
9. Work on a summer reading list, or join a local book club!
8. Make family vacations educational. Have kids figure out the mileage, locate places on a map, and visit local historic sites.
7. Nature walks are a great way to learn about the environment, and local plant and animal life. Also, keeping a garden brings learning to your backyard.
6.Play games like Banangrams, Colorku, and Head Full of Numbers.
5. Have your child keep a summer journal. It will make answering “what did you do this summer?” a lot easier!
4. Build a weather station. Keep track of temperatures, rain fall, and learn how to predict weather!
3. Enlist your kids help with cooking and baking. It’s a great way to figure out measurements, sequencing, time, fractions, and serving sizes.
2. Keep a routine and set goals. It makes back to school time less of a shock and helps your child know what to expect.
And the number one way to keep your child learning during the summer is…
1. Go outside and play! Physical activity is essential to healthy development. Interaction with the outside world encourages an inquisitive mind which makes learning FUN!