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May 1, 2025

Make this Summer Different!

Happy staff member holding a big cup, actively engaged with a cheerful child who's pulling items out of the cup in a hands-on learning activity.Hands On Learning’s Summer Programs are now open for enrollment!

Avoid the “summer slide”

You may have heard the term “summer slide”, which describes learning loss over the summer break from school. There are studies out there that show it’s real, and that students do lose ground during the summer, especially when they are from lower economic environments or have a learning challenge.

Keep up on math and reading

Summer learning loss is most noticeable in math and reading, with research using assessments such as MAP Growth, Star, and i-Ready testing, which have found drops across a range of grade levels. If left unaddressed, the cumulative impact of summer learning loss can lead to students falling further behind their peers as they progress through school.

Spend less time in “September catchup”

As a teacher I saw this firsthand when my students had the summer months off and returned in September. I always had to plan on doing review of concepts that had been taught the year before. Depending on the class, sometimes review would take multiple weeks, so that I could pick up where the students had left off.

Stay engaged

Summer gives us a chance to allow our children to have new and different experiences, including camps and vacations. But for some it’s important to also work towards real changes in how they learn, so the next school year can be better.

If your child struggled this school year, they will struggle next year, and the gap in learning between your child and their peers will widen. Make this summer different, make this summer count!

This summer gives you a chance to help your child improve, without the stress of school.

Join us for a summer of learning!

The summer months give us the opportunity to focus intensely on underlying skills, so that we can make months of gains in a matter of weeks during the summer.

Happy brains learn best!

Cheerful staff holding a soft toy animal with a content child and smiling child.

During summer at Hands On Learning Solutions we try to make it a different experience than just tutoring or going to school. We put on a carnival, with multiple games each week, prizes, contests, and other special treats. Students earn tickets to participate in the carnival. We have a lot of fun while we learn because happy brains learn best!

Want to know more about our Summer Intensive Programs? Check it out!

 

 

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