Summer learning made easy
Believe it or not – enjoying the warm weather of summer and learning can go hand in hand! Children (and parents) naturally enjoy the carefree days of summer. Many parents and educators worry about losing the learning momentum during summertime, whether it’s due to a less structured schedule, or weather that just doesn’t scream “library time.” But this challenge can be an opportunity with the right tools. You can enjoy the summer and the learning can continue! It’s a win for everyone! Here is a round up of fun and games for summer brain gain!
Times Tales DVD – Learn Multiplication Tables in an Hour
Times Tales is an interactive animated DVD that teaches kids the upper times tables without memorization. Students can simply follow along with the entertaining story. As they progress, they’ll be guided into associating the stories they’ve learned with real math. With 70 reviews it has a five-star average rating.
“I was so excited to receive this DVD, but I was not prepared for how wonderful it would be! Few things exceed expectations in the way this learning tool did. I purchased it as a reinforcement tool for my middle schooler and she has really benefited from it. As an added bonus, my preschooler is also well on his way to learning his multiplication facts, too!” – Lacey F.
Good for: Ages 5 to 12
Price: $19.99 down from $29.99!
Magic School Bus – Math & Science Explosions!
Magic School Bus is an all time favorite for all ages – myself included.
This Math and Science Explosion combo is a 2-in-1 of hands-on math and science fun. The math board game is a race to make the volcano explode – first player to get all the math facts right wins!
The double sided board means the gamified learning can go on for a long time, perfect for summer afternoons!
Good for: ALL ages
Price: $53.99 down from $60!
Digitally Hooked on Phonics
This is a fun and incredibly effective gift that keeps on giving since it’s a LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION.
Nurture your child’s reading and confidence with the right blend of interactive learn-to-read tools! Designed for the 2.0 learner, the award-winning literacy program that brought reading to millions of kids has been fully digitized. It can be synced with computer, tablet, or phone. It’s perfect for traveling (and even longer errands with the kids) since you don’t need internet for use. This is a summer learning no brainer.
Good for: Ages 4-7
Price: $29.99 down from $49.99
Exclusive STEM Bundle – 7 Awesome Experiments
Magnets, crystals, fossils – oh my! There are 7 kits in this incredible (and incredibly priced) set, perfect for any budding scientist.
With hands-on learning, this is a fun way to engage all children, including special needs. Spur your kids curiosity in STEM(Science, Technology Engineering and Math) and have fun together while learning about the world.
As one parent put it,
My 5 homeschooled kids loved this. I have a special needs child and this was a fun way to show him about science. It was so worth getting. I think I will keep buying these every year for all year long projects. -Shelly W.
Good for: Ages 5-10
Price: $59.95 down from $109.99, PLUS ships FREE to the continental US!
Summer Checklist – Check!
You can check “Summer Activities List” from your OTHER list of to-dos this month with this fun round-up of 52 summer pursuits including indoor and outdoor adventures, as well as simple activities easily integrated into your day.
Download it, print it, and stick it on the fridge (or bring along for family visits) for a little daily inspiration this summer!
Price: Free – download it with one click!
It is my heart's desire to see women walk in their true power and authority in Jesus Christ. I get the honor of walking that out in my writing, speaking and everyday life.
With a cold latte in hand and my latest read under my arm, I'm usually seen going over math facts, checking out a new STEM project and studying God's Word. In my spare time, you will catch me spending time with family and friends, at live music festivals and on the hunt for a new favorite dessert.
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“Believe it or not – enjoying the warm weather of summer and learning can go hand in hand!” Exactly why we start our school year in the summer! I couldn’t agree more!
Also hooked on phonics app is awesome I payed $50 a few years back and loved it! I kinda wish I gotten it for 29.99 though 😉 hehe
I believe so too Amanda! I love the warm weather and I believe that it presents a unique opportunity for out of the box learning. We have a family pass for the aquarium in our area and several museums. I love taking the kids to go. If it’s too crowded, there are plenty of parks near by where we can set up and still do reading and some other things. Also, parks are awesome places to play the ukulele!