How to Beat the Summer Slide

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Have you heard of the “summer slide”? Unfortunately, it isn't the fun kind the kids like to climb up at the playground. This slide is different. It’s a slide that no mom wants her child to ride, especially after all that work they put in all year long.

What Is the Summer Slide?

The summer slide is a decline in reading ability and other academic skills that can occur over the summer months when school isn’t in session.

Numerous studies show that kids who don’t read during summer vacation actually slip in reading ability by the time autumn rolls around.

How to Prevent the Summer Slide

Fortunately, there is an easy solution to beating the summer slide! Discover helpful + fun ways to beat the summer slide here. Check out the list and then let me know which one is your favorite! The second one might be mine but they are all so fun, it's hard to choose just one!

Download a free "how to beat the summer slide" ebook here