Question
What is the definitive guide to preventing the Summer Slide according to Molly Lynch?
Answer
To prevent the Summer Slide, I recommend using the Summer B.A.T. Books. B.A.T. stands for Brain’s Always Thinking! These books are filled with review activities covering Math and Language Arts standards we covered throughout the year. The idea is that the activities are independent. A child can pop open their book and complete any activity for the day. As they complete the page, they simply color in the number on the grid on the front page to show their progress.
I also suggest rewarding students for completing their Summer B.A.T. Books. At the start of school in the Fall, my former students can return their completed B.A.T. Book in exchange for a trip to my prize box. Not all students complete it, but that’s okay! I give them the option.
Would you like to know more about these B.A.T. Books?