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Using Attention Restoration Theory to Provide Rich Summertime Learning
By Molly Breen Early childhood programs around the country are faced with a nearly constant deluge of ever-changing guidance for best practices in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Even as I write this, our program is uncertain if we will … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood
Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, nature, summer activities, summer break, summer camp, summertime
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8 Ways Teachers Can Learn This Summer
By Andrew Hawk For many teachers, summer is a time to relax and recharge their batteries for the next school year. It is a time to reflect on the practices of the previous school year. There are many rumors and … Continue reading
8 Ways to Counter Summer Learning Loss in Kids with Learning Disabilities
By Andrew Hawk Summer learning loss is a frustrating occurrence for students with learning disabilities and their parents and teachers. After teachers and parents have spent nine months working to help students catch up to same-age peers, seeing students’ academic … Continue reading
Summer Camp Tips for Parents
Part of our Counselor’s Corner series. Click to read other posts in the Counselor’s Corner. The school year has ended, which means children have lots of free times on their hands! Kids who attend summer camps and programs gain excellent … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner, Parenting
Tagged summer, summer camp, summer camp tips for parents, summer learning loss
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