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May 2021

Power Parent

A GRPS Magazine | May 2021

April 14, 2021

Preventing Summer Learning Loss

After achieving in school all year long, some students actually slide back during the summer months, losing important math and reading skills. You can help your children prevent summer slide and stop summer learning loss by taking advantage of valuable community programs and resources for youth.

Check out this issue of Power Parent to learn more!

April 14, 2021

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April 14, 2021

Be a Book Worm

Summer Reading Defeats Summer Learning Loss Reading is like exercise for your child’s brain! Just like exercising keeps muscles in shape, reading keeps the brain in shape. If you don’t...

April 14, 2021

Take a Trip

Explore the World from Home Virtual field trips allow children to visit places around the world without ever leaving their homes! Through virtual field trips, your kids can visit other […]

April 14, 2021

Let’s Play Cards!

Math Card Games Math card games require no prep time and only a few simple supplies. Use them to practice math skills from basic counting all the way up to […]

April 14, 2021

The Power of Play

Playtime: Not Just for Fun! Playtime sometimes gets a bad reputation! Some might dismiss it as being “just for fun,” but play is a critical activity for children of all […]

April 14, 2021

Stop the Slide!

Preventing Summer Learning Loss Summer learning loss, also known as summer slide, is real. Children can lose up to two months of essential math and reading skills during the summer months. […]

April 14, 2021

Get Techy

Online Learning Resources and Digital Tools There are so many online learning resources that choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. The GRPS Family and Community Engagement team compiled this...

April 14, 2021

Daily Writing Prompts

Record your Summer in a Journal! Summer is finally here! Families are enjoying the warm weather and slower pace of life. But summer can also be an enjoyable time to […]

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