{"id":2205,"date":"2012-05-11T21:24:02","date_gmt":"2012-05-11T21:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calvinchristian.school\/?p=2205"},"modified":"2020-12-14T21:24:30","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T21:24:30","slug":"avoiding-the-summer-brain-shrink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calvinchristian.school\/avoiding-the-summer-brain-shrink\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoiding the Summer Brain Shrink"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is nearly here.&nbsp; Whether student, parent, or teacher, all of us will be ready for a break.<\/p>\n<p>However, teachers often discuss the way summer vacation can negatively affect academic performance the following school year.&nbsp; Students often come back to school at a lower academic level than they finished school in June.<\/p>\n<p>How can parents and the school help keep this problem to a minimum while still encouraging our students to have great vacations and the rest that they need as well?&nbsp; I thought I would make a few suggestions for your children for the summer.&nbsp; I invite you to comment on this blog and share your ideas to limit summer brain shrivel.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encourage your student, at whatever grade level, to read.&nbsp; It doesn&rsquo;t mean they have to read all of the classics or something heavy; but reading books, newspapers, magazines, etc., really helps keep their minds sharp.&nbsp; It will help them master the skill of reading that they need for education now and in the future.&nbsp; Visit your local library and help your children feel comfortable in that setting.<\/li>\n<li>Provide opportunities for you child to stay active.&nbsp; Physical play and recreation are very important in helping your child academically.&nbsp; Calvin provides a number of summer camps for junior high and high school students.&nbsp; These options include both academically oriented camps like study skills and science camp, and athletically oriented opportunities.&nbsp; At the elementary level children can come to Camp Calvin on a full or part-time basis.<\/li>\n<li>Get your children outside.&nbsp; Our beautiful San Diego County weather means we can be outside at just about any time of the day.&nbsp; Limiting the amount of time on the computer and video games may be a wise decision.<\/li>\n<li>Challenge your child or children to a family summer contest.&nbsp; Having a series of ongoing Yahtzee, chess, checkers, or Sudoku matches can be a great way to keep the brain cells working while giving you and your children the opportunity to talk and laugh together.<\/li>\n<li>Be a great role model.&nbsp; Staying active yourself, reading, and being outside are not only good for us as adults but sets a great example for our kids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No matter what you do with your children this summer, have a great one!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is nearly here.&nbsp; Whether student, parent, or teacher, all of us will be ready for a break. 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