Are you wondering, “How do I make sure my kids’ brains don’t completely turn to mush over the summer?”

STEP ONE – Make sure your kids enjoy learning.

Check out these learning style quizzes. With the results of these quizzes, you can pick activities that your child will engage with. Then, set up your home learning environment to support them.

This is an opportunity to brainstorm with your child(ren) and pick activities that spark joy. Learning comes alive with cooking, writing a play, nature walks… the possibilities are endless.

If you’d like to buy a workbook, I highly recommend Summer Bridge Activities. Not only do they have lessons and flashcards, but they also have physical fitness info, a motivation calendar, and science experiments.

STEP TWO – Wondering how much time to set aside for learning with your child?

• Kindergarten to 1st Grade = 20-30 minutes

• 2nd to 3rd Grade = 30-45 minutes

• 4th to 5th Grade = 45-60 minutes

• Middle School  = 1.5 hours

• High School =  2 hours

STEP THREE – Make a daily schedule that balances learning with fun.

I’ve created a template with guidelines for you. And, check out this blog post for more guidance on setting a schedule.

See? Easy as 1-2-3. I hope you enjoyed these steps.