Scholastic.com – Michael Rhattigan
“Proponents of summer learning programs typically point to the “summer slide” (also commonly referred to as the “summer loss” or “summer fade”) as a key detrimental factor to children’s educational progress. The term refers to the decline in learning retention during summer break for children without exposure to educational activities during the summer…Additional research shows that the “summer slide” goes beyond cognitive impacts, and also affects physical fitness. Research has shown that children’s body mass index (BMI) increases 2-3x more rapidly over summer break versus during the school year…These findings suggest that a successful approach to stemming the “summer slide” calls for a multi-disciplinary approach. Below, I’ve highlighted 3 useful approaches for navigating the summer learning conundrum, and how they might fit into your child’s summer break.”(more)