ASK LISA-ANNE July 11
Last Updated on Friday, 01 July 2011 18:35 Written by U.S Immigration News Wednesday, 29 June 2011 14:37
Q. My son almost failed 4th grade this year. We got him extra tutoring and with the help of his dedicated teacher, he was able to make it through the school year. I am concerned that he will lose the new skills he has gained over the summer. How can I keep him from falling behind over the summer and prepare him for the next grade?
A. Good question! It is so important to keep academic skills solid over the summer. Many children experience what’s called the ‘summer slump.’ When they return in September they appear to have never seen the tasks before. Keeping kids sharp academically, while they still enjoy the summer, is key to academic success. Kids are most vulnerable to lose the skills they learned in the last few months of school as...