wise words
summer learning loss
Hey Charlie!
We asked Charlie for help combatting summer learning loss.
His advice to parents: This summer, look for ways to tie your
child’s personal interests to learning opportunities.
Hey Charlie, what can I do to convince my son to put
down the remote and pick up a book?
A: Oftentimes, children do not want to read because we are
asking them to read books that we would enjoy but don’t tap into
their interests. What’s most important is not what he’s reading, but
that he’s reading, even if it is a magazine. Encourage him to find
stories based on the things he loves doing and talking about, such
as his favorite television shows and movies. You’ll be surprised
how much reading material exists that might capture his attention.
Hey Charlie, my daughter’s summer is packed with
sports activities. Should I feel guilty that I am not prioritiz-
ing more learning opportunities for her?
A: Absolutely not. Participating in sports is a great way for your
children to stay healthy while building confidence and learning
about the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
Charlie the
College Ready
Dog gives
advice.
Hey Charlie, now that school is out, we don’t know
how we can reinforce at home what they are learning in school.
What family activities do you recommend during the summer?
A: One of the best ways that you can establish a lifelong love of
learning in your children is to share in the learning experience.
Instead of trying to recreate the classroom at home, look for activ-
ities that mirror their interests. Does your teen like cars? Schedule
a field trip to a racetrack. Another idea: get out a globe and let
each of your teens choose different countries they are interested
in. Over a family meal (or series of meals) featuring foods from
the countries selected, engage in conversation about the customs,
languages, and traditions of each country. They may even learn a
little history while they’re at it.
Real Learning for Real Life
How your child is learning in school is pretty cool. Visit:
ALStandardsMovie.org
to see what’s taking place inside the classroom .
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