Summer Educational Opportunities

As summer approaches students will leave the schoolhouse and go home for the summer. Many students will totally shut down for the summer and choose to do nothing educational. Research shows us that kids lose part of what they have learned when they turn off and tune out during the summer months. One way to combat this loss is to provide your student with educational opportunities throughout the summer months. Some ideas might include:

*Field trips to various local sites such as:
a. The Dallas or Ft. Worth Zoo
b. The Museum of Natural History
c. The Dallas Museum of Art or the Kimball Art Museum(Ft. Worth)
d. The Nasher Sculpture Center
e. The Dallas World Aquarium
After the trip have your student discuss what he or she found interesting and have them do additional research on those topics.

*Attend a cultural event such as :
a. The Dallas Summer Musicals
b. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra
These events will broaden your students cultural awareness and expose them to the performing arts.

*Watch educational television such as:
a. Nova or Frontline on Channel 13- Both shows explore current and sometimes contraversial issue
b. The National Geographic Channel- Exposes the student to the vast world of nature

There are many ways to extend the learning experiences of your student. If you need addtional suggestions contact your child's teacher.

Working together we can make certain that your child achieves his or her maximum potential.