It's hard to believe the summer is winding down, and the school season is fast approaching. September can be a busy and chaotic time for families as they transition back into every day routines. To take full advantage of the month of August when students are out of school, Julie suggests parents focus on the four A's of August:
Summer is about half way over and it is hard to believe that school is coming soon. While many families still have vacation time planned, it is never too early to start planning for back to school. Here are some tips below for your family to be in great shape before the start of the school year.
Summer is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends and enjoy the beautiful weather after a busy school year. Unfortunately, studies show that between June and September, students can lose around 2 months of learning and have trouble adjusting for the fall. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun ways for students to keep learning over the summer.
While we always hope for nice weather over the summer, a rainy day is a wonderful opportunity to play indoor educational games and work on avoiding the summer slide.
Children who come to school with rich experiences in oral language are better equipped to manage the complex skills needed for reading and writing.
Summer learning doesn’t need to be boring! Although including some element of a learning routine into summer plans is a great way to prevent the summer slide, it’s possible to have fun, be outdoors and foster academic skills, too. We have four early learning activities for the little learner in your household
Reading is the best way to prevent the summer slide and with the countdown on to the holidays, here are some of the books that are on our summer booklist for elementary school kids
Help with Algebra is one of the most common math tutoring requests we receive. Algebra does not have to be as challenging as it looks.
The countdown is on to Canada’s big birthday celebration and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than choosing to #ReadtheNorth everyday with Canadian books from Indigo.
Transitioning to middle school can be a big leap for many students and parents. With less support and a more challenging curriculum, planning ahead to ensure a successful transition is important.
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