Activities parents do before the first day of school:
93% Buy school supplies
75% Adjust kids' sleep schedule
47% Find out which subjects kids will be learning
39% Have them start reading more
33% Reduce TV and video game time
Having your kids physically ready for school is important, but preparing them mentally is just as important, and more often overlooked. According to a national study conducted by greatschools.net, most parents buy school supplies and adjust their kids' sleep schedules. But less than half of the parents surveyed find out what subjects their child will be learning, have them read more, or reduce videogame and/or tv time. Breaking summer habits and preparing both you and your child for the material they will be presented with throughout the year can ease the transition and reinforce their learning.
Activities parents do before the first day of school: 93% Buy school supplies 75% Adjust kids' sleep schedule 47% Find out which subjects kids will be learning 39% Have them start reading more 33% Reduce TV and video game time
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While rest and relaxation are important for students over the summer- another "r" is often overlooked- reading. According to a recent Journal Sentinel article, students can lose up to a month and a half of learning in the summer. The article suggests that students should try to read 15 minutes a day, simply to maintain learning capacities. |