The slow-paced days of summer can be an ideal time for students relax and rejuvenate after a long year of math facts, book reports and busy after school schedules. While summer is the perfect time for kids to catch their breath, it can also be a good time for students of all ages to sharpen and strengthen academic skills. In true summer fashion, these activities keep the "academics" informal and relaxed, so much so that some kids might even find 'em, dare I say, fun! These easy 2nd grade tutoring tips for summer can be ideal for parents looking for low-key activities that can help keep students' brains from turning to mush.
To focus on READING children can:
-listen to audio book cd's on summer road trips
-establish summer reading goals (i.e read for 20 minutes each night, independently read 15 books for the summer, read 1 chapter book a month)
-create a summer reading log to keep track of reading accomplishments
To focus on MATH children can:
-pay for items at the store by counting out exact money or figuring out change, if necessary
-make simple graphs of daily high temperatures or sunset times
-find estimates (and then exact numbers) in everyday objects like popcorn pieces in a bowl, shells in a bucket or coins in a piggy bank.
To focus on WRITING children can:
-create a journal of favorite summer memories and activities
-write reviews of summer movies
-rewrite their favorite story so that the same characters in the book solve a new problem or go on a new adventure
While many students' schedules slow down during summer months, some parents feel busier than ever trying to juggle work and the extra child care demands. Elementary school tutors could be an easy solution for overbooked parents. Parents can search for elementary school tutors by city or subject area on Tutorwhiz -- they make finding a tutor easy!
