Should parents require a certain amount of study time each week over the summer? Do children lose momentum if they spend the entire summer with no formal study?

Parents should provide opportunities for learning during the summer. If your child is not working at grade level, it would be very helpful to provide formal learning opportunities. It doesn't have to be drudgery.

Is it worthwhile for a child to prepare in advance for coursework they will be undertaking in the fall? Can they get a "head start"?

Advance preparation might help students who tend to be slower. Children should be encouraged to work at a pace that suits their individual needs. It's not important to push a child to tackle next year's curriculum unless he/she is ready for the concepts addressed. Exposure to new ideas and new ways of thinking along with ongoing practice is enough to maintain momentum and have a child feel prepared for the fall.

At what ages is it most critical that children continue with their studies over the summer?

Children of all ages will benefit from doing some kind of work over the summer. It is critical that emerging readers spend time reading and being read to. Given the varying needs of children, it makes sense to have children that need work in math spend some time applying their math skills to help solve a problem and those that would benefit from work with writing find creative ways (and useful ways) to practice their written expression.

About EDWARDS Learning Center Summer Academic Program

During EDWARDS Learning Center Academic Program, EDWARDS Learning Center will teach your child to:

• Read …with greater comprehension
• Write…more quickly and powerfully
• Think…creatively, set goals and solve problems
• Math…boost confidence with math games and cool incentives
• Communicate…more effectively with presentation workshops

                                        
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