Better summers begin here!
The topic of summer learning loss is far from new. As early as the 1960s, education experts have been studying the learning losses that occur over the summer break. Their findings were maybe not that surprising: the extended break from school and learning leads to a dramatic decrease in learning motivation and in subject comprehension. Math skills take the hardest hit, with many students returning to school in the fall significantly behind where they were in spring.
But it’s not all bad news. The research also shows that preventing summer learning losses is as simple as maintaining academic learning during the summer. In fact, the data shows that students who kept learning in the summer didn’t just maintain their academic standing, they were also able to make impressive academic gains.
There’s even more good news: summer learning does not have to be a formal to be effective.
Free from the time commitments of the regular school year, summer is an opportunity for students to make big strides in their learning—to catch up in difficult subjects, or to get ahead in subjects they are passionate about.
Whether in camps or in classes, there are many reasons that summer learning can lead to a better learning experience for your child:
- Summer learning is often more engaging for students.
- Students can feel relaxed knowing that they have time to focus on one subject without distraction
- A new environment, a different teacher, a fresh instructional approach—a new perspective can make a challenging subject “click”
- Summer semester is shorter, so students can see more progress and gains in a shorter timeframe, which boosts motivation
If you have been searching for a solution that will help make learning "click" for your child, consider summer learning.
Our flexible scheduling balances out summer family fun with academic support that can help make next year the best school year yet.
Your child’s better summer begins right here.
Talk to us today to get started.