Stopping “summer slide”
Many kids with learning challenges love summer vacation — and their parents do, too. It’s a nice long break from studying, homework, and the classroom. And it can leave kids feeling relaxed and better equipped to learn once fall arrives. But when kids press “pause” on learning altogether, they may lose some of what they’ve learned throughout the year and experience the “summer slide.” In this episode of “The Opportunity Gap,” we break down the summer slide. And we explore how parents and educators can prevent it from happening. Listen as special education teacher Kate García, MEd, explains: —Why parents should meet with their child’s teacher before summer break —How following a summer routine can help kids stay on track —Ways to help kids learn without sacrificing fun Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Episode 27 of the Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education podcast, hosted by Understood.org, titled "Stopping “summer slide”" was published on June 7, 2023 and runs 19 minutes.
June 7, 2023 ·19m · Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education
Summary
Many kids with learning challenges love summer vacation — and their parents do, too. It’s a nice long break from studying, homework, and the classroom. And it can leave kids feeling relaxed and better equipped to learn once fall arrives. But when kids press “pause” on learning altogether, they may lose some of what they’ve learned throughout the year and experience the “summer slide.” In this episode of “The Opportunity Gap,” we break down the summer slide. And we explore how parents and educators can prevent it from happening. Listen as special education teacher Kate García, MEd, explains: —Why parents should meet with their child’s teacher before summer break —How following a summer routine can help kids stay on track —Ways to help kids learn without sacrificing fun Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Episode Description
Many kids with learning challenges love summer vacation — and their parents do, too. It’s a nice long break from studying, homework, and the classroom. And it can leave kids feeling relaxed and better equipped to learn once fall arrives. But when kids press “pause” on learning altogether, they may lose some of what they’ve learned throughout the year and experience the “summer slide.”
In this episode of The Opportunity Gap, we break down the summer slide. And we explore how parents and educators can prevent it from happening. Listen as special education teacher Kate García, MEd, explains:
- Why parents should meet with their child’s teacher before summer break
- How following a summer routine can help kids stay on track
- Ways to help kids learn without sacrificing fun
Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.
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Related resources
- Summer learning: How to help your child keep skills strong
- Extended school year services: What you need to know
- Mommy Poppins
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