Preventing Summer Slide: Keep Your Kids Engaged with Lively Letters!

Progressive Pediatric Therapy • June 7, 2024
A chalkboard with the words school 's out for summer written on it

Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and a well-deserved break from the school routine. However, it’s also important to keep your children’s minds active to prevent the dreaded “summer slide” – the loss of academic skills over the summer months. One effective way to combat this is through engaging and fun educational activities. Welcome to our overview of Lively Letters – the dynamic program revolutionizing how kids learn to read! 📚✨

What is Summer Slide?

The summer slide refers to the decline in reading and math skills that can occur when children are out of school for extended periods. Studies show that students can lose up to two months of reading skills during the summer. But don’t worry – there are plenty of ways to keep your child’s literacy skills sharp while they enjoy their summer vacation.

An illustration of a slide that says start of summer and end of summer

Introducing Lively Letters!

Lively Letters program offers an engaging and effective approach to literacy instruction designed for children of all ages and abilities. Lively Letters uses multi-sensory techniques to teach letter sounds, phonemic awareness, and decoding skills in a fun and interactive way. 

Check out this video to see Lively Letters in action!

Why Lively Letters?

  • Multi-Sensory Learning: Lively Letters combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles to help children understand and retain letter sounds and phonemic patterns. 
  • Engaging Characters: The program features colorful characters and lively activities that captivate young learners and make the process of learning to read enjoyable.
  • Tailored for All Levels: Whether your child is just starting to learn their letters or needs to reinforce their reading skills, Lively Letters is adaptable to various learning stages.

How Can You Use Lively Letters This Summer?

  1. Daily Practice: Set aside a few minutes each day for your child to engage with Lively Letters activities. Consistency is key in preventing summer slide.
  2. Interactive Games: Incorporate the characters and activities from Lively Letters into daily playtime. Kids learn best when they’re having fun!
  3. Family Involvement: Make it a family affair! Encourage siblings to play along and help each other with the activities.
A woman is reading a book to a young girl in a library.

Get Started Today!

We invite you to join the many families who are already benefiting from Lively Letters. Start your child on a path to reading success this summer with a program that’s as fun as it is educational. 

Preventing the summer slide doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With tools like Lively Letters, you can ensure that your child’s literacy skills remain sharp while they enjoy their summer break. Dive into the world of Lively Letters and discover how learning to read can be a magical and rewarding journey for your child.

Happy reading and have a wonderful summer!

PPT is committed to empowering children and families through specialized Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Feeding Therapy. With a compassionate team of pediatric therapists, PPT focuses on providing individualized care, enhancing development, and fostering hope and happiness in a supportive environment.

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