| June marks the time when students everywhere | | | | Most children enjoy spending several hours on the |
| cheer the ending of the school year and the start of | | | | computer. Don't allow your child to spend all of their |
| their summer vacation. Parents are encouraged to | | | | time on social networking sites or playing video games. |
| balance recreational activities with educational ones to | | | | Encourage him/her to visit fun and educational |
| minimize the approximate one month of learning loss | | | | websites that provide learning opportunities. |
| that can occur during the summer. Below are several | | | | Suggested educational 4. Discuss current events: |
| tips for parents. | | | | Have your child watch the news, read the newspaper |
| 1. Go to the library: | | | | or search the internet and give you a brief summary |
| Parents are encouraged to get a library card for their | | | | of major news events happening in your state, |
| child and make use of the many varied activities that | | | | nationally and around the world. |
| are offered through the public library systems including | | | | 5. Stay on a schedule: |
| read alongs, classes, and exhibits. | | | | Students end up staying out and up very late during |
| 2. Read 30 minutes a day: | | | | the summer as they don't have to go to school the |
| Parents are encouraged to read with their child(ren) for | | | | next day. Try to keep your child on a reasonable |
| 30 minutes daily. Have your child(ren) complete a brief | | | | schedule during the summer. One week before school |
| book report to assist with vocabulary building, reading | | | | resumes, have them start following the schedule they |
| fluency, writing skills and reading comprehension. | | | | will be on during the school year. |
| 3. Make use of educational websites: | | | | |