- Follow the news - Give your youngster a reason to read and write all summer by having him follow news about a topic that interests him. If he is fascinated by outer space, he might read articles about Mars exploration and space tourism. If he loves animals, he could find news about babies born at the zoo. He can write weekly “news briefs” to summarize major stories and read them aloud to you.
- Play car games - Use time spent in the car to play math games. Call out a target number (say, 11), and race to find a sign with numbers that add up to 11. Your child might choose a sign for Route 317, because 3 + 1 + 7 = 11. Or work together to find a pattern of odd and even numbers (65 mph on a speed limit sign, $108 on a hotel billboard). How long can you keep the pattern going?
- Learn together - It’s easier to keep your child learning if you join him. Aim to learn something new together each week, perhaps how to build model cars, play different versions of solitaire or dominos, make your own candles, or write simple computer programs.♥
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