Dive Into Summer Learning!
When it comes to academic achievement, summer is the time when your student needs you the most! Recent studies suggest that not only is this the best time to fill in the academic gaps of our students, but that summer vacations may be when these academic gaps form in the first place.
The School on Wheels Summer Program provides activities that will keep your student engaged in learning. Whether you choose one of our suggested activities, or come up with your own, be sure to follow these four important steps:
“DO”
Do an Activity!
- Make products or models
- Role-play
- Give a presentation
- Do an experiment
- Play a game
“OBSERVE”
What Happened?
- What did you do?
- What happened?
- What did you see, feel, hear, taste?
- What was the most difficult? Easiest?
“THINK”
What’s Important?
- Discuss, analyze and reflect on the experience
- Discuss personal experiences and how specific problems were addressed
“APPLY”
So What?
- Connect the experience with real world examples
- Find general trends or common elements in the experiences
Activity suggestions for your sessions including the four important steps “Do”, “Observe”, “Think”, and “Apply”.
Field trip ideas for tutors who have been with their student for 3 months or longer.
Log at least 5 sessions with your student and your student will be eligible to win cool prizes including a scooter or skateboard, theme park tickets, and an iTouch!
