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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We play board games like monopoly and my rising 2nd grader is the banker. We cook and they measure and we talk about fractions. They read all the time on their own. We read to them at least at night before bed, usually more. We go to the nature centers and libraries. That's the kind of studying we are doing this summer. [/quote].

+ 100....  This is how summer learning should happen for little kids.  So meaningful and joyful at the same time. Summer journals are also a great way to reinforce writing practice and record family memories.  I honestly feel that little children (pre-k- 3rd) should only have structured learning time and/or a tutor over the summer if there is a true delay in reading, writing, language, or number sense.  If you feel that your child needs structured learning time at home over the summer,  I feel that older elementary kids can handle writing a summer journal, reading with parents and independently, practicing math by using online games or apps...maybe 20-30 min 3-5 times a week.

Signed,
Owner of a tutoring company and former classroom teacher[/quote]

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