Summer Article Archive

• When You’re the New Mom (or Dad) at SchoolIf you think being the new kid at school is difficult, try being the new parent. Your child may have the ability to make new friends during class, over lunch, and at recess, but for you it’s not so easy. Our experts offer specific ways to reach out and develop successful connections with other parents and your child’s teacher.
• 12 Ways To Help Your Child Love the LibraryHave you and your child been to your local library lately? In addition to wonderful books, today’s libraries offer multimedia options, community events, fun activities, and more—and all for free.
• Fun Summer Reads for Ages 4 to 18Looking for some good summer reads for your kids? These books, which we've sorted by age (4-8; 9-12; 13-18), are so much fun, kids will dive right in!
• Ideas To Encourage Summer ReadingSummer reading is an important part of being ready for school in the fall. Try these ideas to get your kids into reading during their summer vacation.
• 13 Summer Learning ActivitiesThese fun activities can help keep kids’ math and language arts skills sharp during the summer break.
• Summer Fun and LearningNeed something for your kids to do this summer? Try these activities that balance fun with learning.
• Educational Games for Family VacationsIt’s important to keep kids’ minds active during school vacations. These fun activities are designed to help kids learn during your family vacation, whatever time of year it is and wherever your destination may be.
• Top 20 Destinations for LearningLooking for great places to visit with your children? You can’t go wrong with these—our favorite spots where education is so fun, your kids won’t even know they’re learning.
• It’s Important for Students To Keep Reading This SummerReading is one of those skills that gets better with practice—and worse without it.
• Are You and Your Child Ready for a Safe, Productive Summer?Summer is a relaxed time, but it’s never a time to stop learning.
• Maintain a Love of Learning During SummerEven if your child complains about school, chances are she loves learning.
• Start Planning a Fun, Enriching Summer With Your Child NowApril is a good month for you and your child to sit down and talk about how she will be spending the summer.
• Don’t Forget To Boost Your Child’s Esteem This SummerTo feel good about himself, he needs your encouragement, acceptance and approval.
• Help Your Teen Budget Time, Money This SummerFor many teens, the summer paycheck is the first “real” money they’ve ever had. And some have a tendency to spend every cent they make on clothes, CDs, and entertainment.
• Your Teen’s Résumé Can Be Enriched With Summer ClassesMany teens have interests that go beyond what they can take in high school.
• The "Good Old Summertime" Still a Time for LearningEncourage your teen to fit some fun learning opportunities into his summer plans.
• Mentoring Can Be a Rewarding Summer Project for Your TeenFew things are more important than providing children with good role models.
• Help Your Teen When There is ‘Nothing to Do’ This SummerFor many teens, the lazy days of summer are just that.
• Vacation Months Provide Relaxed Writing TimeThe long, lazy days of summer can actually be a great time for kids to practice writing.
• Encourage Your Child To Keep Reading This SummerWhen school lets out, reading might be the last thing on children’s minds.
• Enjoy a Summer Reading Vacation at HomeYou can have a great summer vacation without leaving town.
• Turn Reading Into a Fun Summer ActivityTo keep kids reading over the summer, treat it like any other summer activity.
• Summer Reading MattersWhile kids need some time to relax over the summer, they shouldn’t stop reading.
• Reading All Summer Keeps Skills Strong“No more lessons, no more books” begins the old rhyme. But during the summer, it's important for kids to keep on reading even if school's out.
• Encourage Your Children To Read Over the SummerAsk teachers the most important thing parents can do to promote learning over the summer, and they’ll all give the same answer.
• Summer Writing Ideas To Boost LearningDuring the lazy, hazy days of summer, kids can still keep up their writing skills.
• Parents' Daily Summer Activity PlannerHere are fun, interesting, and different activities to do every day during the summer months of June, July, and August.
• Keep Children’s Minds Active During SummerStudies show children lose one to three months of learning over summer vacation.
• Make Your Home a "Learning Place" This SummerIn order to start school ready to learn next fall, children must keep right on learning all summer long!
• Promote Informal Learning During Summer VacationStudies show that many students suffer from what is called summer learning loss.
• Make Family Travel Educational by Researching DestinationsBefore taking a family vacation, learn about the places you’re going to visit.
• Turn Your Summer Days Into Prime Learning TimeIn the summer, children normally don’t have enough opportunities to practice skills they’ve learned during the school year.
• "Local Learning Adventures" Can Cure Summer BoredomIt’s smart and easy to keep kids learning all summer long.
• Make a Summer Memory BoxWhen your child enters school each fall, he’s sure to be asked, “What did you do over the summer?”
• Keep Kids Fit This SummerThere are many ways parents can get their children—even reluctant ones—to stay active.
• Summer Reading ListThese books, for kindergarteners to middle schoolers, will capture your kids’ imagination, and they’re perfect for reading aloud.
• Moving Up to Middle SchoolThe step from elementary to middle school can be a big one, but these tips will help ease the transition for both parents and children.
• Get Ready for KindergartenBeing sure of your child's kindergarten readiness will help ease first-day stress and prepare your child for kindergarten success in the year ahead.
• Sneak Learning Into Summer FunTeachers offer their favorite ideas to combine education and fun.
• Let the Kids Plan the VacationChildren learn a wealth of skills by planning the family vacation. It’s a lot of fun, and not as risky as you might think.
• Make Summer CountYes, learning and summer fun can coexist. Use these tips to help your child get the most out of summer.
• Summer Amnesia: Avoid the Brain DrainKids lose academic ground in the summer. Use these tips to keep them from falling behind.