If your kids have been out of school for any length of time, you may already be hearing the “I’m bored” manta common to many summer afternoons. Keep your kids busy, and ensure they are having fun, with these summer learning activities. 1. Make a Lemonade Stand A lemonade stand is more than just a way to earn some spending money. If you plan
Summer break is just around the corner, and while teachers around the community are breathing a sigh of relief as they prepare for a much-needed break, many are dreading what they know is about to happen – the dreaded “summer slump.” Students who don’t stimulate their brains during the summer months lose the academic skills their teachers worked so hard to help them attain
Even though it feels like spring has just started, the reality is that school will be out before you know it. Many schools in the Charlotte area have headed into their final quarters, and the home stretch is in sight. This is the time to start thinking about what you will do with your children in the summer months, and what steps you will
Summer is drawing to an end. Many summer school and summer enrichment programs are ending as schools get prepared to welcome students and parents start shopping for school supplies. For some students, this can mean an increase in anxiety as they wonder what to expect from new teachers, new peers and new experiences. If you notice your child showing signs of anxiety, here are
It’s summer. If you have the privilege of being home with your kids, you are going to hear plenty of “I’m bored!” in the next few months. Here are some educational activities to give your kids to stave off the boredom when it hits and promote summer learning. 1. Plan a Garage Sale “I’m bored” often comes with a request to do some expensive
Are you ready for summer? Most kids are ready to toss their schoolbooks in a corner and forget about them for the next three months, but studies have shown that this causes significant damage in their overall learning. The Swan Learning Center specializes in helping kids through the summer. If you are looking for a way to keep your kids engaged in learning, while
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