Author: Kathy McIntosh

Capital Learners is proud to announce a partnership with Just For Kids to offer an exciting week of sports activities, arts and crafts, and reading enrichment for your little ones this summer. We believe that nurturing both the body and mind will provide fulfillment with lasting benefits for the school year ahead.

Just For Kids is gearing up for an exciting summer of fun, games, and more. Activities include: sports and movement, games, arts & crafts and free time.

Dates

June 10th-June 14th
June 17th- June 21st
June 24th-June 28th
July 8th- July 12th
*no camp the week of July 4th

9:00am – 1:00pm
Ages: 3-9 years old
Two groups: 3-5 and 6-9 years old
$350/week or register for all for 4 weeks at $299 per week
Additional 15% sibling discount offered
Drop in Cost: $70 per day by emailing info@justforkidsdc.com

Register for these events soon! Spaces are limited! http://www.justforkidsdc.com/camps/

Summer is an important time for students to strengthen their academic skills and fill in any learning gaps. Research shows that many students lose two to three months’ worth of reading and math skills over the summer. Here are six fun and educational things you can do to help your child beat the summer slide:

1.Read Daily

Reading over the summer is critical to maintaining your child’s reading skills. Make reading a part of your summer routine. Many local libraries offer summer reading programs and contests where students can keep track of the books they have read over the summer.

2. Incorporate Technology

Use educational games and applications to practice and fine tune the skills your child needs to work on.

3. Create a Summer Journal

Combine your child’s favorite summer activities with writing prompts. Your child can craft his or her own journal to make writing more exciting. Writing a few sentences a day can help maintain sentence structures, penmanship, and vocabulary.

4. Take Trips to the Museum and Zoo

Museums are great resources for learning… and did I mention they are free? Be sure to take your time and allow children to read all of the great signs and graphics set up at each exhibit.

5. Hands on Learning

Maker Education and Project Based Learning are all the rage right now. These types of learning practices encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity. You can read more about how to create a makerspace at home here: https://storytimetoys.com/blogs/playing-off-the-page/15668452-8-ways-to-create-an-at-home-makerspace-for-your-kids

6. Play Card Games

Traditional card games incorporate logic and arithmetic in a fun, playful manner. Here are some great ideas: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/blog-posts/nancy-jang/2017/3-Quick-Math-Games-With-Playing-Cards/

Happy Summer!

Good study habits are important to help you learn effectively. Productive study habits also reduce test taking stress; the better prepared you are, the easier it will be to perform well. Here are five effective ways to get the most from your study sessions.

1. Develop a Study Plan

Create an organized study schedule that outlines study times and learning goals. Block off days and times in your calendar dedicated to studying. Determine what you plan to accomplish during each study session.

2. Set Up a Study Space

Your study space should be quiet, comfortable, and free of distractions. Make sure your workspace is orderly; an orderly workspace increases productivity and reduces stress.

3. Use Active Memorization Techniques

Create associations between concepts or vocabulary words by assigning images to each connection in order to improve your memorization. Create mnemonic devices to help you remember these concepts.

4. Take Regular, Short Study Breaks

Short study breaks give you time to refocus and destress. Stand up and stretch, re-energizing your body, clearing your mind, and reducing any stress you may be experiencing.

5. Ask Questions

Don’t be afraid to ask study questions. If you’re feeling stuck or a concept doesn’t make sense, ask your teachers or tutors. They are there to help!