What is Hilary Erickson's strategy for preventing summer learning loss in children?

I focus on keeping learning light, fun, and woven into everyday life so kids don’t “lose” skills but still feel like it’s summer.

• Read daily: Weekly library trips, summer reading programs, lots of kid choice, plus a few parent-picked “stretch” or classic books. I also read my own books so they see me reading.
• Use YouTube and nonfiction together to explore whatever they’re curious about.
• Keep math going with cooking, car quizzes, math games, and educational computer sites.
• Do workbooks about 4 days a week (around 45 minutes), matched to their actual level, not just grade.
• Use vacations, art, storytelling, and simple projects as sneaky learning—nature, museums, crafts, and narrating their day all build skills.

Would you like ideas tailored to your kids’ ages and interests?