How to Help Your Child Avoid the Summer Slide with Dr. Cicely Woodard

Summer break shouldn’t mean learning loss. In this episode, Carol talks with award-winning educator Dr. Cicely Woodard about how to help kids avoid the “summer slide”—where they can lose two to three months of progress in math and reading over the summer.

Dr. Woodard shares lots of simple ways parents can help kids stay sharp in math and reading throughout the summer months. She and Carol talk about how everyday activities, like turning grocery runs into math lessons and reading together at bedtime, can make a big impact.

This episode is packed with practical advice you can start using today to keep kids engaged and learning while making sure they have the summer break they need. If you want to set your kids up for a strong start in the next school year this episode is for you. Don’t miss it!

Episode Links: 

• Zern Math:  A free, interactive math platform designed for elementary and middle school students
• Khan Academy: Free online lessons and practice in math, reading, science, and more—personalized to your child’s level. Great for kids K–12.
• Prodigy: A game-based math program where kids solve problems to win battles and earn rewards. Best for grades 1–8.

• PBS LearningMedia: Free videos, games, and activities across subjects, created by PBS for PreK–12 learners.
• Smithsonian Learning Lab: Resources and lessons using Smithsonian museum collections 

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