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Summer is a time for rest, relaxation, and fun in the sun. Yet it is also a long period of time without consistent academic instruction, and many students show significant skills regression during this time.‎ Some ‎children receive consistent tutoring during the school year, but what happens when summer comes?

Vocabulary development is a key component of school readiness and academic success. Kids use words to communicate their feelings and express themselves both orally, and eventually, on paper.

Your Kindergartner’s teacher tells you that he consistently has trouble staying focused at school. He misses directions, forgets to bring home books, and loses his belongings. You may notice these patterns at home, too. His room is a mess, his toys are frequently missing, and he seems downright scattered.

Writing a well-organized paragraph or essay‎ is a task that can be daunting for many students. Yet for students with ADHD, the writing process – one that involves coming up with a topic, creating a plan, structuring ideas, writing well-written sentences, and spelling words correctly, amongst other skills, can be downright grueling.