Stride, don't slide!
TIPS TO FIGHT SUMMER READING AND MATH REGRESSION
Research has shown students, on average, lose two months of mathematics and reading learning during summer vacation when they don't practice the skills they have learned during the school year. Your child worked hard in math and reading this school year. Help him or her make strides this summer by using these resources.
SUMMER READING RESOURCES
The Reading Foundation's ReadUP program provides tips for reading to your child, suggesting that reading for 20 minutes per day can provide a good experience for children by telling stories from their lives, from their imaginations, or from pictures in wordless books.
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Lexile® Find a Book is a tool to build custom book lists for readers at all ability levels, and then locate your selections at your local public library. View the link for more information and directions on how to access and use this tool.
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Use the Kentucky Public Library Directory to build your custom book list, use this directory to find a public library near you. Go to the library, find the books you want to read and start reading!
summer math resources
Be A Learning Hero helps answer your questions about homework, what your child is expected to learn each year, ways you can support your child's emotional health and happiness, planning for college and more.
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How to Learn Math is a free class of six sessions for learners of all levels of mathematics. This class will give your children the information they need to become powerful math learners.
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Quantiles Summer Math is a six week summer math program starting on Monday, June 17, where parents receive daily emails with fun activities and links to educational resources when they sign up.
HELP US GATHER MORE RESOURCES!
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