Chasing Balance - Summer School & Beating the Summer Slide

Summer break is a time for sunshine, relaxation, and—if we’re not careful—slipping behind academically. In this episode of Chasing Balance, we dive into the reality of the “summer slide,” a common but preventable loss of academic skills during the summer months.

From eye-opening statistics to practical, real-life strategies, we’re sharing how parents can keep their kids mentally engaged all summer long. Host [Your Name] shares a personal approach to maintaining a balance between fun and learning—starting each day with at least one hour of schoolwork before play—and how that small routine pays off in big ways when school is back in session.

Tune in for:

• The surprising extent of summer learning loss
• Why math takes the hardest hit
• The benefits of a structured summer routine
• Creative, low-pressure ways to keep kids learning
• How to stay motivated (and keep your kids motivated too)

Whether you’re looking for ways to prep your kids for the next school year or just want to bring some structure to the summer chaos, this episode is packed with tips to help your family chase balance while beating the summer slide.

🎒💡 Let’s make this summer count—for fun and learning.

Learn Materials that helped our kids:

Summer Bridge Activities 6th - 7th

Summer Learning HeadStart Grade 3 to 4

GO Fish Card Game

Preschool Learning Dry Erase Marker Book

Learning Resources Mini ABC Pops

IXL 3Rd Grade Math

Butterfly Growing Kit

References:

Kumon - What Your Kids Gain/Lose in the Summer

New Yorker - Summer Slide

Lets Go Learn - Summer Slide