Why Summer Learning Matters
Keep Your Kids Growing All Summer Long!
May 24, 2025
Ah, summer! A time for swimming, ice cream, and... learning? Yes! While it’s tempting to let kids just chill during these months, research shows that a little summer learning can go a long way in avoiding the dreaded “summer slide.”
At A+ Skills, we’re here to help your child keep their brain buzzing—without taking away the joys of summer! Let’s break it down by age group and see how summer learning can make a difference for your kiddo.
K-5: Building a Strong Foundation 🌱
For younger students, summer is the perfect time to reinforce key skills like reading, basic math, and even social-emotional growth. Studies (like this one from Reading Rockets) show that without practice, elementary kids can lose two to three months of reading skills over the summer!
Interactive Tip for Parents:
Create a summer reading challenge with small prizes or family pizza nights for milestones hit. Let your kids pick the books—ownership = excitement!
At A+ Skills, our tutors can keep reading and math fun and hands-on. We make sure kids stay curious, not bored!
Grades 6-8: Avoiding the Middle School Slide 📚
Middle school is all about transitioning and building independence. Unfortunately, research published in Educational Leadership shows that summer learning loss can be even more severe in math for these grades.
Interactive Tip for Parents:
Challenge your middle schooler to explore something new—like coding games, cooking classes, or a writing prompt contest!
A+ Skills can help here, too. Our summer programs mix academic refreshers with real-life skills, so kids return to school feeling confident, not overwhelmed.
Grades 9-12: Keeping College & Career Goals Alive 🌟
High schoolers shouldn’t just be thinking about summer jobs or relaxing. Summer is a great time to get ahead or catch up—especially for those aiming for college or specific career paths. According to EdWeek, summer learning can boost GPA and strengthen applications for colleges.
Interactive Tip for Parents:
Encourage teens to set goals—like prepping for the SAT/ACT, working on a passion project, or learning a new skill.
A+ Skills offers specialized test prep, college essay coaching, and courses to help teens find their spark and soar.
How A+ Skills Can Help ✏️
No matter your child’s age, we’re here to customize summer learning to their unique needs. From one-on-one sessions in reading and math to study skills and college planning, we’ll help your child thrive this summer—and beyond!
Ready to keep summer learning fresh and fun? Reach out to us and let’s make a plan that works for your family!
📞 Contact us today to learn more about our summer programs. Let’s keep those brains active and those spirits high!