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While most kids are still knee-deep in summer fun, the new school year is just around the corner. During these months off school, it’s easy to fall out of a regular structured routine, and both reading time and learning activities often fall to the sideline. Help your child transition back into “school‎ mode” and prepare for the new year with the ideas detailed below.

You received your child’s PARCC scores and you’re not quite sure what to make of them. Your child scored a 4 in math but a 2 in ELA. What does that mean? Is there anything you should do? With standardized testing now a key part of your child’s academic future, spend some time getting to know the exams and learning what you can do to ensure your child is fully prepared for the future.

Perfect for kids who aren’t big into page-turning.

Some kids love the thrill of turning the pages of paper book. They enjoy visually gauging their reading progress and find reading on a comfortable chair or couch simply relaxing. Many children, however, gravitate to tech tools. They jump on any opportunity to swipe, press, or share, and are easily engaged by digital content.

Summer is a time for playing outside, splashing in the pool, and ‎making sand castles at the beach. Yet during this fun-filled season, many students lose one to three months’ worth of learning without continued academic instruction. Help your child prevent summer brain drain while still having fun with the ideas detailed below.