TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – When school is out for summer, it’s very easy for students to fall out of a learning routine.
“Summer Slump is something that’s very real,” explained Lost Creek Elementary Principal Linda Biggs. “Students get used to not maybe reading or thinking through math facts.”
Biggs recommends summer school to parents to help lesson the impact of the summer slump.
Summer school ends on Friday August 2, but parents are encouraged to still sign up their students by calling their local schools.
“It really gives the kids an opportunity to get in the swing of again being back in school,” she said. “Also it wakes that brain up and it’s for all students. Any student is welcome to come.”
At the Vigo County Public Library, families are encouraged to read with their students and create summer long education habits, according to the library’s Projects and Events Manager Sarah Trover.
“If they don’t keep up their skills during the summer, they really lose them,” she explained. “So that’s the reason we really do a summer reading program is to give kids and families a way to keep connected with learning throughout the summer.”
Stephanie Miller, mother of two Vigo County students, has worked with her children every day on their math and reading skills.
Her students have even participated in summer school and the library’s summer reading program.
Miller said coming up with a game plan during the summer makes the school year transition easier.
“It’s mass chaos come school if we don’t. Especially with mine transitioning to a new school for middle school. You know just trying to have them prepare it’s easier on them,” she explained. “It’s easier on us. They’re more relaxed, it’s less stressful for everybody trying to keep them on a regulated schedule.”
