Get kids reading this summer
Creative ideas for encouraging children to beat the heat and hit the books.
10 fun ways to keep your child learning this summer
Backyard gardens, puppet theaters, scrapbooks and crafts are some of the ways to keep your children active and their minds working all summer long.
3rd grade learning games and activities
Try these fun learning activities and games for 3rd graders. They're sure to provide your child with hours of entertainment (and learning!).
1st grade learning games and activities
Try these fun learning activities and games for 1st graders. They're sure to provide your child with hours of entertainment (and learning!).
2nd grade learning games and activities
Try these fun learning activities and games for 2nd graders. They're sure to provide your child with hours of entertainment (and learning!).
Kindergarten learning games and activities
Try these fun learning activities and games for kindergartners. They're sure to provide your child with hours of entertainment (and learning!).
Keep reading skills strong over the summer
Keep your child's reading skills from getting rusty over the break with these activities.
4 activities to help kids learn real-world skills
Here are four ways your child can help you — and learn a lot in the process.
From safaris to spacewalks: Exotic (and educational) summer programs
Want to fire up your child's curiosity about space, nature or college life this summer? If so, check out these unusual summer learning programs.
Kahn Academy summer camp
Online education guru to launch Bay Area summer camp.
How (and why) to start a parent-child book club
Nurture a love of reading with a parent-child reading club for budding bookworms.
Summer jobs for teens
A summer job can be a great learning experience.
5 tips to reduce stress in the last days of school
The last days of school can stretch the family budget and stress the savviest parents. But with a little planning, you can relax and enjoy the season of school plays, class parties and graduations.
Summer activities for kids with LD: Making wise choices
Figuring out the right balance of activities for your child is the key to a successful summer.
Selecting a summer camp for kids with learning or attention problems
When searching for a summer camp, you'll want to start early, ask the right questions, and have a good grasp of your child's needs and interests.
Tips for shifting into summer break mode
Transitioning from school to summer has its challenges. Here's how to shift gears as summer approaches.
Teens with LD: Finding a summer job
Having a summer job can help a teenager who struggles in school experience new success. One mother shares strategies that worked for her son.
Parent picks: what kindergartners are reading this summer
GreatSchools members share their favorite children's books, from classics to trendy tales.
Parent picks: what middle schoolers are reading this summer
Parent picks: what third, fourth, and fifth graders are reading this summer
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