Academic achievements can be forgotten during the summer. This phenomenon is called Summer slice Which has consequences on school life that can be avoided through fun and stimulating activities that keep the brain active and ready to start the school year.
For many students, the summer is a time when they forget what they learned during the school year. This phenomenon is called the “summer slide.”
“This learning loss can lead to delays in reading, writing and mathematics, with long-term consequences for school careers and an increased risk of dropping out,” said Marie-Jeanne Tremblay, a spokesperson for RAP Côte, in a press release. “The effects of this delay can accumulate, widening the gap between students over time.”
Most affected by Summer slice They are students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who have learning difficulties, who have fewer resources and stimulating activities during the summer and who are non-native speakers.
Prevent this phenomenon
For a smooth return to school, fun activities help keep the brain active.
RAP offers some activities:
– Reading/Writing: postcards, reading road signs, reading a magazine
– Mathematics: dice games, dominoes, building furniture, estimating the cost of purchases
– Science: stargazing, visiting the zoo, conducting experiments.
– Self-esteem and social skills: cooking as a family, drawing, painting, dancing, playing music
The organization created a family bingo game that was distributed in backpacks to 7,000 students on the North Shore at the end of the school year. Youth were required to complete bingo card activities such as solving a family puzzle, playing a board game or creating a long jump. Participants had the chance to win books each week through August 16.
