What Could Your Kids Gain (or Lose) This Summer

What Could Your Kids Gain (or Lose) This Summer What Could Your Kids Gain (or Lose) This Summer? For most kids, the end of the school year evokes images of sun-filled days at the pool, adventurous family vacations, no alarm clocks and extended bedtimes. However, water parks and playgrounds may not be  the only  places  your children  experience  a “slide”  this summer. Whether you call it the “summer slide” or “brain drain,” children often fall behind without any academic learning during the summer months. While summer is a great time for kids to  relax  and have fun, studies show kids can lose up to two months of their knowledge and skills between school grades, and spend six weeks relearning in the fall. Just imagine your children  forgetting everything  they’ve  learned in April and May by the time school begins. The infographic below  compares the gains and losses kids may experience over the summer. (View Full Sized Image) It’s important to remember the brain is like any other muscle and needs a regular dose of exercise to stay strong. The great news is that there’s plenty of time in the summer for fun and learning.  Kids that continue learning throughout the summer  have an academic advantage that can catapult them into the  new school year.     You might also be interested in: Four Easy Ways to Make Summer Break Fun and Educational How to Teach Your Kids About the Stars This Summer Soar Past the Summer Slide with Kumon’s Summer Learning Roundup Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season What Could Your Kids Gain (or Lose) This Summer What Could Your Kids Gain (or Lose) This Summer? For most kids, the end of the school year evokes images of sun-filled days at the pool, adventurous family vacations, no alarm clocks and extended bedtimes. However, water parks and playgrounds may not be  the only  places  your children  experience  a “slide”  this summer. Whether you call it the “summer slide” or “brain drain,” children often fall behind without any academic learning during the summer months. While summer is a great time for kids to  relax  and have fun, studies show kids can lose up to two months of their knowledge and skills between school grades, and spend six weeks relearning in the fall. Just imagine your children  forgetting everything  they’ve  learned in April and May by the time school begins. The infographic below  compares the gains and losses kids may experience over the summer. (View Full Sized Image) It’s important to remember the brain is like any other muscle and needs a regular dose of exercise to stay strong. The great news is that there’s plenty of time in the summer for fun and learning.  Kids that continue learning throughout the summer  have an academic advantage that can catapult them into the  new school year.     You might also be interested in: Four Easy Ways to Make Summer Break Fun and Educational How to Teach Your Kids About the Stars This Summer Soar Past the Summer Slide with Kumon’s Summer Learning Roundup Fun and Easy Tips to Keep Kids Learning during the Holiday Season