Research tells us many students have a learning loss over the summer, especially in math.
“Learning doesn’t take a summer break. Youth need stimulating experiences and safe environments to continue healthy development during the summer months. As the adults in charge, we need to understand times have changed and the costs of ignoring summer learning loss can be dramatic-for individual children, for our community and for Nebraska’s economic future.” – Jeff Cole, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
Summer 2015 Resource and Activities Guide
Organized Learning Opportunities:
There are many free or low-cost educational activities for everyone!
~Visit the library
~Visit county or state fair
~Check online for special days (free admission to the zoo, etc.) sponsored by organizations or communities
~The Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau website has a list of local attractions and events at www.lincoln.org
~Lincoln Parks and Rec has info about rec centers, School’s Our programs and more at http://lincoln.ne.gov/city/parks
~Lancaster County 4-H Youth Dev Program at https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h
~9 FREE things to do in Lincoln, NE http://www.travelingmom.com/9-free-things-to-do-in-lincoln-nebraska/
~Trip Advisor: Top things to do in Lincoln, NE (State Capitol visit, Sunken Gardens, etc.) http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g45667-Activities-Lincoln_Nebraska.html
~Parks & Rec Programs https://lincoln.ne.gov/city/parks/programs/index.htm
Learning Activities at Home:
Include your student in daily chores, meal prep, dishes, cleaning, gardening, etc. Take a walk/run…The American Heart Association recommends children over 2 engage in at least one hour of moderate, physical activity each day.
~Nebraska’s Extension’s “365 ways to spend time with your family” at http://go.unl.edu/xvf4
-Resource: Nebline, NE Extention in Lancaster County, May 2015 Newsletter