Hello,
For students, summer is a time for fun and play. It is also the time when learning often takes a back seat and important skills can fall victim to the 'summer slide.' Research shows that during the summer students may forget many of the reading, writing, and math skills learned during the school year. This 'summer slide' requires schools and teachers to spend valuable time during the next school year helping students "re-learn" lost skills - reducing the time available to master new skills and subjects.
By all means, encourage your child to swim, visit, picnic, camp, play, hike, learn something new, relax and enjoy being a kid. However, also encourage activities that experts have found to be the most successful ways to retain the skills your child has developed throughout the year - activities that include reading, writing, and mathematics. The WLCSD Think-a-Palooza Summer Learning Site is designed to help! This learning site continues to evolve and more and more content will be added throughout the summer months. Rather it be skill-based worksheets, online games, or interactive virtual museums, the WLCSD Think-a-Palooza Summer Learning Site is here to help foster a creative and fun educational experience for students.
Sincerely,
Mark Hess
Executive Director of Instruction, Technology, & Assessment
248.956.2050
markhess@wlcsd.org
For students, summer is a time for fun and play. It is also the time when learning often takes a back seat and important skills can fall victim to the 'summer slide.' Research shows that during the summer students may forget many of the reading, writing, and math skills learned during the school year. This 'summer slide' requires schools and teachers to spend valuable time during the next school year helping students "re-learn" lost skills - reducing the time available to master new skills and subjects.
By all means, encourage your child to swim, visit, picnic, camp, play, hike, learn something new, relax and enjoy being a kid. However, also encourage activities that experts have found to be the most successful ways to retain the skills your child has developed throughout the year - activities that include reading, writing, and mathematics. The WLCSD Think-a-Palooza Summer Learning Site is designed to help! This learning site continues to evolve and more and more content will be added throughout the summer months. Rather it be skill-based worksheets, online games, or interactive virtual museums, the WLCSD Think-a-Palooza Summer Learning Site is here to help foster a creative and fun educational experience for students.
Sincerely,
Mark Hess
Executive Director of Instruction, Technology, & Assessment
248.956.2050
markhess@wlcsd.org
