About Today: School's Out! Stay Sharp This Summer

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Today School's out for the summer! So we can stop thinking so hard and trying to learn new things now, right? Wrong! You Don't Have to Suffer from 'Summer Brain Drain' With all the barbecues, pool parties, and beach vacations, it's easy to "check out" during the warm summer months. But studies show this decline in enriched learning activities can have a profound effect on students once they're back in the classroom. With this list of ways to stop summer brain drain, we promise you can still have fun (and learn something) in the sun. 6 Outdoor Summer Learning Ideas Do You Know the Truth About These Brain Myths? The Best Brain Foods to Start Your Day Search Related Topics:  summer activities  summer learning loss  summer school How to Keep Kids Reading This Summer Want to know the top secret trick to getting your kids to read this summer? There isn't one! But these carefully curated summer reading lists have something for every kind of young reader — from elementary school students to recent high school graduates — and even those who are a little more reluctant than others. 10 Funny Books for Middle School Boys 10 Modern Fairy Tales Teen Girls Will Love 10 Quick Books Perfect for a Reluctant Reader Search Related Topics:  recommended reading lists  summer reading  libraries How to Know If Your Child Should Go to Summer School If you're considering summer school programs, it's probably because someone suggested it or because you really want your son or daughter to get a head start next year. But deciding whether summer school is right for your child is a big decision — and it's not the right choice for everyone. Should School Just Be Year Round? The Best Summer Plans for College-Bound Students Search Related Topics:  summer learning  summer vacation  summer brain drain What About Homeschoolers? Do homeschoolers also take the summers off? Sure, sometimes! But even if the daily routine changes, that doesn't mean the learning has to stop. These summer enrichment activities and ideas for homeschoolers will keep everyone sharp all year long. 7 Surprising Facts About Homeschooling Why Homeschoolers Love the Library How to Know When Your Teen Is Done Homeschooling Search Related Topics:  summer vacation  summer learning  enrichment activities Related Searches Summer Reading Summer School Jobs Summer Kids Programs Buy School Books Summer Enrichment Featured Articles Why It's Cheaper to Buy Seperate Airline Tickets 10 Things You Never Knew About Fireflies How to Declutter Your Medicine Cabinet 9 Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep How to Shake Hands with Confidence 10 Ben & Jerry's Flavors That Don't Exist Anymore   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement