1. Let kids read what they want
Children won’t gain as much from summer reading if they aren’t truly enjoying it. Professor Kim says kids should have access to a wide variety of books that they enjoy reading and are fully able to comprehend. They’ll be on board: Nearly 60 percent of children ages 6 to 17 say they love or like reading books for fun a lot, and 52 percent think it’s extremely or very important, according to the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report.
2. Make time for smart play
Games and puzzles are a great way for kids to brush up on the
basics while having fun at the same time. Whether it’s a game
geared specifically toward teaching kids math skills, or a learning
activity that helps them brush up on vocabulary, there are plenty of
ways to get children engaged and help them flex their brain power
without turning it into a tutoring session.
3. Get out of the house
Experts have found that novelty stimulates the brain and promotes
learning. Visiting a historic site or even simply reading together at the
park can help your child get more excited about reading and learning.
4. Use your imagination.
Kids who use their imagination are also expanding their vocabularies and experimenting with
new concepts. Even though it may not seem like they’re directly “learning” when they’re
crafting their own superhero capes with a superhero starter kit or dreaming up complex
chain reactions with Legos, they’re still calling on familiar skills and developing new ones.
Source: https://scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/summer-slide.html
