Stopping summer slide (from “The Opportunity Gap” podcast)
07/04/24 • 20 min
You may have heard of “summer slide.” It refers to the learning loss that can happen during summer break from school.
On this bonus episode of In It, we’re sharing a conversation on how to handle the summer break from another Understood podcast, The Opportunity Gap.
Host Julian Saavedra talks with special education teacher Kate García about how following a summer routine can help kids stay on track. They also discuss ways to help kids learn without sacrificing fun. Plus why giving kids grace and time is so important.
For a transcript, visit The Opportunity Gap's show page.
Related resources
- Summer learning: How to help your child keep skills strong
- Extended school year services: What you need to know
- Mommy Poppins
Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
You may have heard of “summer slide.” It refers to the learning loss that can happen during summer break from school.
On this bonus episode of In It, we’re sharing a conversation on how to handle the summer break from another Understood podcast, The Opportunity Gap.
Host Julian Saavedra talks with special education teacher Kate García about how following a summer routine can help kids stay on track. They also discuss ways to help kids learn without sacrificing fun. Plus why giving kids grace and time is so important.
For a transcript, visit The Opportunity Gap's show page.
Related resources
- Summer learning: How to help your child keep skills strong
- Extended school year services: What you need to know
- Mommy Poppins
Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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In this episode of In It, Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek suggest podcasts that are ideal for kids with learning and thinking differences. These shows are also great for any kid.
To find a transcript for this episode, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
Their suggestions include podcasts that:
- Share fairy tales in fun — and funny — ways
- Solve kid-friendly mysteries
- Offer answers to all kinds of questions
- Talk about current events
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- Opal Watson: Private Eye: Who’s scared of hounds and can not be found?
- Brains On!: What is ADHD?
- KidNuz: Orca Hijinks, Surfer’s Surprise, Space Contest, Dog Days of Summer, Lunch Legacy and Bryce Harper Plays Wingman!
Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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Summertime and friendship
Breaks from school can sometimes mean breaks from other kids. This can be hard for kids with learning and thinking differences.
What are some ways to avoid “summer slide” when it comes to social skills and time with friends? And what are some ways to see kids in the summer, when the friends we usually see are not around?
In this episode of In It, Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome Dr. Kristin Carothers, a clinical psychologist and Understood expert.
Listen for tips on helping your child maintain their social skills. And learn easy ways for your child to spend time with other kids.
To find a transcript for this episode, visit the episode page at Understood.
We love hearing from our listeners. Email us at [email protected].
Related resources
- 4 skills for making friends
- Why some kids have trouble making friends
- Summer guide for families
- National Night Out
Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give
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