Keep Your Kids Learning this Summer! PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 20 May 2010 11:37
Don't let the learning stop over the summer!  Check out the extracurricular resources available from Verizon Thinkfinity that are perfect for summer learning.

Summer Science Learning - Rely on Science NetLinks for hands-on science experiments and activities, rainy day online games, and great books to capture the attention of 5- to 18-year-olds.

Great Math Games for Summer Fun - Strengthen your math skills this summer with these fun math games from Illuminations:
Bobbie Bear (PreK-8) Times Table (K-5) Primary Krypto Game (PreK-8) Calculation Nation (grades 3-8) Tower of Hanoi (grades 6-12) Frieze Patterns (grades 6-12) Dihedral Figures (grades 6-12) Cyclic Figures (grades 6-8) Bobbie Bear (PreK-8)
31 Days to Better Reading - Find fun, literacy-building activities to do with young children in Thinkfinity's Literacy Connection Calendar. Or explore Literacy Network's Podcasts for Parents of Elementary School-Age Children for activities to support fluency, vocabulary, and phonics skills.

Great Books on American History and Culture - Picture America through NEH's list of classic books for young readers; it's a great way to strengthen your understanding of American history and culture this summer. Make it a point to read a few of these fantastic books from the We the People bookshelf.

Explore Summers Past and Present - Whether it is a special song, a favorite movie, or a family vacation, everyone has special summer memories that are fun to share. In this activity, children think about their own memories and answer questions before asking the same questions of someone older. After comparing summer stories, families work together to make a poster that shows what is the same and what is different.

Chatting about Books - This podcast features great books for K-5 students to enjoy over the summer months. Or check out the podcast with Emily on delicious summer treats.
 
These links are courtesy of the Texas Computer Education Association.
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