By CityTop School
Summer vacation offers a well-deserved break for students, but it shouldn’t be a break from learning altogether. Research shows that children can lose up to two months of academic progress over the summer if learning is completely paused. At CityTop School, we believe summer should be both refreshing and enriching.
Let’s explore one key reason why summer learning matters:
1. Helps children stay refreshed
When children are away from structured learning for weeks, they often forget skills and knowledge they previously mastered. This is known as the “summer slide.” The most affected subjects are usually reading and math.
Summer learning activities—even light, fun ones—help retain what children have learned and prepare their minds for the next academic session. Reading storybooks, solving puzzles, or practicing a little math daily can go a long way in keeping their brains sharp.
Stay tuned for Part II where we’ll explore how summer learning builds confidence and independence in children.