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Prevent summer learning losses
With the school year at a close, it’s only natural summer supports an environment that is less of a Perform daily chores: Asking a child to help around
for students to look forward to the leisurely nature contrast to the classroom and provides a healthy the house is an ideal way to get them involved in a
of summer activities like vacations, pool parties and balance between building skills, play and rest. daily routine. A morning chore and an afternoon
sleepovers. However, that doesn’t mean children Families can incorporate the following habits into chore can convey a sense of responsibility and supply
should depart completely from their daily routine. their child’s day to encourage and maintain a routine a sense of rhythm to the day.
Keeping particular elements of a child’s day throughout the summer season: In addition to providing consistency, Goldberg
consistent throughout the summer months keeps Early to bed, early to rise: To the best extent possible, says routines can present children with security and
the brain focused and helps prevent learning losses children should adhere to a regular bedtime each comfort as they adjust to the changes that come
during the summer, explains Christine Goldberg with night and wake up at the same time each day. This along with their new summer schedules. She says
Goddard School located in Chandler. “In addition, not only ensures proper rest but establishes a sense of the purpose is not to create rigidity but to provide a
this can potentially ease the anxiety that often discipline as well. fl exible structure that establishes a sense of purpose
accompanies transitioning into a new classroom or Clean up and get dressed: Upon waking up, it is kids need to grow and mature.
school come fall. important that children brush their teeth, get dressed The Goddard School offers a year-round program
According to research conducted by the National and perform any other hygienic tasks they normally for children from six weeks to 6 years old. Children
Center for Summer Learning, summer learning loss would before a school day. Allowing kids to stay in are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a
accounts for about two-thirds of the difference in the pajamas or dirty clothes longer than necessary can warm environment supported by a team of dedicated
likelihood of a student pursuing a college preparatory result in lazy behavior. teachers. Goddard teachers plan summer days fi lled
path in high school. As these fi ndings indicate, keeping Make eating an event: Keeping a child on a with developmentally appropriate activities that
children’s brains challenged throughout the summer consistent meal schedule is critical to maintaining nurture each child’s independence.
is critical, since the lack of learning that occurs during a sharp body and mind. Establish specifi c times for To learn more about The Goddard School, contact:
these months has both short-term and long-term breakfast, lunch and dinner, and sit with children at Goldberg at The Goddard School in Chandler at
consequences. the table to encourage conversation while eating. 480-821-1234; David Soto at 480-830-6028, Misty
“Routine provides structure, which is often Take a rest: If a child partakes in a scheduled nap Sadlon at 480-633-3196 or Penny Mekhanik at
lacking during the summer months when children time while at school, then he or she should be allotted 480-988-0185 for The Goddard School located in
all too quickly become detached from the lessons time at home for regular rest as well. Make this time Gilbert. Visit www.goddardschools.com.
they learned throughout the school year,” continues consistent, perhaps after lunch, and have the child
Goldberg. “Maintaining a schedule throughout the rest in the same place every day.
Kiwanis awards educational grants
This year’s annual educational grant recipients Pangilinan and Stephanie Bubenheim each received serving Chandler for 52 years.
were recently announced by the Chandler Kiwanis $1,000. For more details, call 480-820-9453 or visit
Club. The Chandler Kiwanis Club raises money www.chandlerazkiwanis.org.
Chandler High School student Vicki Peng received throughout the year to fund these grants as well as
$1,000, and Basha High School students Jayce other youth programs in the area. The Club has been
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