28 Hacks To Avoid Summer Slide

Put new words in the vocabulary jar - and review them at the end of the summer.

How does solar energy work? Experiment making this easy solar oven to cook summer s'mores.

Keep cool and practice math facts.

Spark imaginations with these 201 creative writing prompts.

Pretty amazing. Eat healthy and study art masterpieces at the same time!

Play hopscotch with sight words to practice reading. Use more complex vocabulary words with older kids.

Kids can play these free educational web-based games from anywhere.

Bake a tasty treat and learn about archeology at the same time.

Use the free Remind app to send clues for scavenger hunts. Get kids moving and help them practice using mobile devices.

Got a budding musician? Practice tunes on this free virtual piano.

Focus and relax through these kid-friendly Yoga moves.

A hands-on way to practice the digestive system.

Ask kids to create their own critter and see how much it costs. (Bonus: What adaptations does it have?)

After your kids finish a summer book, help their reading come to life! (Hint: You can make those Harry Potter wands out of pipe cleaners or pretzels.)

Kids can create this balloon rocket car with household items to understand the Laws of Motion.

Don't leave near an art museum? Visit all of the great masterpieces online.

Ask your child to pick one of their favorite stories and write a play about it. Put on a production for the entire family!

Convert a metal-frame based IKEA PS 2014 wardrobe (or other desk) into a maker space.

From learning the basics of coding to creating videos, Common Sense Media has every parent-approved app covered with their Summer Learning Guide.

Using story cubes is a fun way to inspire writing, dance or art. When kids roll the dice, each imprinted with a different image, they can develop a story from the pictures.

Make a summer passport - add in everyday errands and anywhere you are traveling.

Kids can write and illustrate their own comics for free on Read Write Think.

Tracking time for a summer reading program? Check out this timer from Scholastic.

Encourage kids to be active this summer with these creative pool games

BBC's Questionaut is a free game that requires students to explore the interface and think critically before questions are given.

Kids can learn to grow and nurture their own creation.

Explore creativity and science with these Lego challenges.

From visiting your local library to journaling, try these 8 ways to help your child with reading.