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Visit the Children’s
Museum This
Summer to Prevent
the Summer Slide
I
t’s almost time for summer vacation and although we all love a
break from the school routine and homework, there is something
happening to kids…
The summer slide occurs when
children lose some of the academic skills
they gained during the school year due
to the absence or scarcity of learning
activities during summer vacation.
To succeed academically, children
need continuous opportunities to
acquire new skills and practice existing
ones. When we think of the summer
months, we think of a happy, carefree
time when children can have fun
and unwind. But we forget about the
potential learning opportunities that
can engage our children. To make sure
that your students do not experience the
summer slide, here are some suggestions:
1. Sign up for Summer Camp – There are so many wonderful
camp programs in our community. The Children’s Museum offers
Kids in the Kitchen, Mad Scientist, Outdoor Explorer and Fairytale
Camp just to name a few! These camps feature a variety of play-
to-learn activities and sneak in science, math, reading and more
without the kids even knowing!
2. Learn Locally – Visit a local museum like the Maritime Museum,
Erie Art Museum, Firefighters Museum, Erie County Historical
Society and, of course, the Children’s Museum.
3. Keep a Journal – Children can keep a summer diary of
activities, stories and drawings that they create on their own.
4. Visit the Local Library – Participate in the library’s summer
reading program!
And last, but not least…
5. Visit the Children’s Museum! New this year, the museum is
hosting Discovery Fridays. Beginning June 9 and running every Friday
until August 25 from 10:30-11:30, the Children’s Museum will feature a
performer and activity suitable for kids ages 10 and under. Admission
is just $5 per person on Discovery Fridays and includes general
museum admission. The museum features over 50 hands-on, play-
to-learn exhibits and is the perfect spot for kids to create, imagine,
explore and PLAY!
The expERIEnce Children’s Museum is open Tuesday through
Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 1-5
p.m. Every third Thursday, the museum is open until 7 p.m. Visit
eriechildrensmuseum.org for information on admission, events,
camps and more!
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