Your children have become stronger in mathematics this year! They have struggled through challenging problems, and had to "exercise" their brains. Just as we do when we go to the gym... exercise is hard work, takes persistence, motivation and stamina! You can compare the work your children have accomplished this year to a complete exercise program with a personal trainer, the teacher.
What happens when after we get into a great exercise routine, and then stop? We get out of shape, lose our stamina, begin to get flabby, gain weight and our muscles lose their tone and strength. Not a pretty picture!
How can you, as a parent, help your child keep their brain mathematically in shape? Keep them engaged with math! Keep them thinking mathematically. Ask them to solve problems. Ask them to engage with mathematics.
I am attaching a link to a school district in Connecticut. They have mathematical calendars set up for children to work through by grade level. What a fantastic resource for your family. Thanks to Danbury School District math specialists for this great work. Many engaging, fun activities to keep everyone thinking mathematically over the summer and ward off the "summer slide"!
Families - if you work through these fantastic math activities with your children, just think how "in shape" your children will be when they return to school in August!
Summer Math Calendars
Happy summer!
