Recently, technology has become a much bigger part of our lives due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is especially true for learning. Encourage your kids to continue learning this summer through playing computer games! Try using some of these great
Summer Learning: Explore Interests & Passions
One of the best ways to promote learning is to help kids find their passion and explore their interests. This can teach them to discover the beauty and excitement in learning. This might look like doing a mini research project,
Summer Learning: Learn a New Skill
Learning new skills can not only be fun and exciting, but it can help promote critical thinking and problem solving skills. Try activities like cooking/baking, gardening, woodworking, or even caring for a pet! There are lots of life skills that
Summer Learning: Escape into the World of Books
Reading is one of the best ways to promote learning, and it can also be lots of fun! With the restrictions of COVID-19, reading can also be a great way for kids to visit new worlds and meet new people
Promoting Summer Learning through Summer Fun: Series Intro
Summer learning is key to helping kids continue their growth and development while they’re out of school. This is especially important, as the recent changes of COVID-19 have led to major adjustments in schooling. By keeping your kids engaged in
Using Technology to Your Advantage
While limited screen time is important to promote activities, such as playing outdoors, engaging in face-to-face interactions with friends and family, and other screen-free activities, technology can also be a great way to incorporate learning during the summer months. You
Learn a New Word Every Day
A fun and simple way to promote vocabulary skills is to learn a new word every day! The Merriam-Webster dictionary has an online word of the day calendar, where you can find a new word, along with its definition to
Exploring and Adventure
There are lots of places to explore and learn new things right here in Guilford County, as well as the surrounding areas. We encourage you to take your kids on field trips to nature trails, zoos, parks, and museums this
Read Every Day
One of the best ways to prevent the summer slide and instead encourage growth and learning over the summer is to focus in on reading. Let your kids take the lead and choose fun books based on their interests, such