Prevent Summer Slide: Ignite Change Makers Daily Schedule & Resource Guides
Summer promises long sunny days, leisure, and precious family time, but it also comes with lesser-known setbacks, notably the summer slide. This term often evokes images of playful fun, yet in educational contexts, it paints a different picture—one of slipping academic achievements during the school break.Summer Slide: An Invisible Setback
Research consistently reveals a distressing trend: a decline in academic skills and school-grade achievements during 
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summer. Students on a break can lose one to three months of academic learning. Math and reading skills suffer the most, with disadvantaged students facing the steepest drop-offs. This learning loss can set children back for the upcoming school year and has cumulative long-term effects.
This type of learning loss sets children back for the upcoming school year and has cumulative long-term effects. But how can we mitigate this? That's where Ignite Change Makers enters the spotlight, offering an invaluable toolkit to keep young minds engaged and learning all summer while supporting students in developing life skills. With our program, parents can rest easy, knowing their child's academic progress is being maintained even during the summer break.Ignite Change Makers: Your Summer Learning Ally
Ignite Change Makers stands out with its unique solution to the summer slide. Our meticulously crafted Daily Schedule and Grade-Appropriate Resource Guides are not just a summer band-aid, but a comprehensive enhancement to your child’s daily routine. They are designed to keep young minds engaged and learning all summer, while also supporting students in developing life skills.
Our offerings are tailored to foster growth across a diverse set of skills:
1. Mindfulness: As a parent, I discovered that starting the day with screen time severely affected my kid's moods. When we started the day with screen time, they became irritable and contrary. While it is tempting to plug the kids in first thing to give you some quiet time to have your cup of coffee, it creates a monster. Begin the day centered and calm. Our activities in mindfulness ensure your child starts their day with peace and purpose, improving focus and emotional regulation.
2. Chores/Work: Responsibility grows character. Chores instill a sense of accomplishment and self-reliance, covering everything from simple cleanup tasks to managing small projects. By engaging in these activities, children will feel empowered as they take charge of their own learning and development.
3. Learning: To combat the summer slide, we include activities that align with school curriculums and are fun and engaging. These tailored learning options ensure continuity in academic skills, helping ward off regression. Your child will not only maintain their academic skills but also experience joy and excitement as they engage in these fun and engaging learning activities.
4. Fitness: Physical activity is pivotal. Our daily schedules incorporate structured movement activities which are essential not only for physical health but for improving cognitive function and mental health as well.
5. Specials and Quiet Time: Our unique options encourage family adventures, and we designate quiet times to enhance focus and creativity through reading, resting, or personal creative projects.
Each guide contains 5 pages of daily activity options, matched perfectly to your child’s grade level. This makes it simple to follow and immensely beneficial.Benefits Beyond Summer
The true beauty of the Ignite Change Makers program lies in its alignment with academic standards and life skill components. By integrating mindfulness, chores, and other areas, children develop a well-rounded personality that schools often struggle to address alone.
By using Ignite Change Makers' Daily Schedule this summer, you're not just providing your child with a way to spend their downtime better. You're equipping them with skills that will prepare them for life, ensure academic consistency, and provide a well-rounded education that addresses not just the academic but also the emotional and physical aspects of growth. These benefits extend far beyond the summer, setting your child up for success in the long run.
Avoid the backslide that comes with summer. Choose Ignite Change Makers and watch your child maintain and grow, building a robust foundation for the upcoming school year and beyond. Explore our tailored options today, and make this summer a season of advancement and fun for your student. Let's transform the summer slide into a summer of stepping up with the Ignite Change Makers Daily Schedule!
Transform your child's summer break
into a season of growth and enrichment
with Ignite Change Makers Daily Schedule.
Say goodbye to the summer slide and hello to a summer of learning and development.
Supplement The Daily Schedule Template with our Grade Appropriate Resource Lists.
Hey There, I’m Gail Suitor
Living and working with a neurodivergent brain can be challenging. I know because I have one, raised three, and taught many over 25+ years.
I help learning disabled people break free from labels so that they can appreciate their unique brains, ignite their brilliance, follow their passions, and become the change makers they were born to be.
My Change Maker Accelerator Program uses Mastermind Pods to help participants learn the 7 strategies of highly effective neurodiverse people so that they can discover their superpowers, develop their Ultimate Change Maker Blueprint, and create the life they want.
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