7 summer learning activities for the summer before 3rd grade
Learning at home means that even simple daily activities become opportunities for your child to practice important skills.
6 summer learning activities for the summer before 2nd grade
Think of the summer before second grade as a time to practice the important skills your first grader learned this year so he’s prepared for second grade.
7 summer learning activities for the summer before 1st grade
Think of the summer before first grade as a time to build on what your kindergartner learned last year in a fun, relaxed way that helps prepare your child for the learning ahead.
4 tips for helping tweens make friends
By teaching them how to recognize and be a good friend, you can help your child navigate the middle »ÆÉ«app social scene.
Summer learning
10 ideas to help you keep your child active and engaged this summer.
7 questions to ask about a summer camp
Not all summer camps are created equal. Here's how to avoid a summer horror story.
Is summer lowering your child's IQ?
Caution: while your kids are having fun in the sun, their brains may be at risk. Learn which summertime mind-melting hazards to avoid and get brain-boosting alternatives.
Summer programs take pressure off moms
They want it all: seeking safe, supervised, educational, and fun things for youth to do when »ÆÉ«app’s out.
Keep good eating habits going through summer
Fight obesity and brain drain with good nutrition. Your library may help.
Mom turns son's video game obsession into a learning tool
This summer, instead of fighting my son's video game obsession, I'm turning it into a learning opportunity. Here's my plan.
Educational summer activities for elementary »ÆÉ«app kids
How do you plan an educational summer without overscheduling or overspending? One mom shares her inspirations for a balanced summer for your elementary »ÆÉ«apper.
Summer won’t addle my kids’ brains
With creative thinking, this mom of multiples shares her strategies for keeping her boys active and learning all summer long.
Getting girls hooked on science
I'm hoping to inspire my daughter to enjoy and embrace science—for great career prospects.
How to roll fun and learning into summer
28 easy activities to build on pre»ÆÉ«app skills and get your child ready for kindergarten
Using summer to fill in the gaps
Since so many »ÆÉ«apps have dropped art, electives, science labs, and more, specialty summer camps are picking up the pieces.
International summer programs for teens
Your teenager can strengthen her Spanish in Spain or help rural villagers plant community gardens in Mexico this summer.
10 questions to ask when choosing a summer camp
Help your child have a healthy, happy experience at summer camp by asking these questions before you sign up.
Summer homework: Yes or no?
Pointless busywork or essential academic upkeep? The experts weigh in on the hot debate.
Kelly Gallagher on "I don't like reading!"
Longtime educator and child reading expert Kelly Gallagher says that a parent should take into account a child’s age and use these techniques to make reading fun.
Summer »ÆÉ«app that really works
Introducing summer »ÆÉ«app 3.0 — the new and improved version that kids actually like — and quite possibly the key to closing the achievement gap.
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