Currently there are almost 40 studies that show the decline in tests scores of children from the beginning to the end of summer vacation. The set back can vary from one month to up to one grade level of learning. And the more a child struggles during the school year, the greater the setback. Certain case studies show that math, reading, and spelling are the subjects most significantly affected by summer vacation.

Summer Bridge workbooks are designed to both keep your child’s mind stimulated and prevent academic setback over the summer. The workbooks are available for the different grade levels Pre-K thru 8th grade.

The layout of the book provides for the completion of one workbook page per day, 5 days a week for 10 weeks during the summer vacation months. The workbook covers various subjects, and provides an answer key in the back for parents as well as certificates of accomplishment that serve as incentive for your child. The workbooks are $13.95. Each book also includes a special code for more activities online at SummerBridgeActivities.com

This summer keep your children reading and their minds stimulated. If you are in search of the Summer Bridge series call your local bookstore before making the trip as not all bookstores carry it. The series can be found at Barnes and Noble.

Have a fun and safe summer!