The post Stop the Summer Slide: 6 Engaging Resources to Keep Kids Learning appeared first on Discovery Education.
]]>Summer’s here, and while the sun is blazing, so are the opportunities to keep young minds shining bright! Whether you’re a teacher sharing resources with families or a parent looking to keep the learning spark alive, we’ve rounded up six opportunities from our Corporate Partnerships that turn summer into a season of discovery!
From hammering at Home Depot to swinging into STEM with LIV Golf, these activities are brain-boosting adventures that will keep that learning spark alive throughout the summer!
Equip students with vital fire safety and prevention skills, empowering them to protect their families. The Junior Fire Marshal® Training Academy offers K–3 students an exciting opportunity to delve into fire safety essentials and earn their Junior Fire Marshal Certificate. This program features a collection of standards-aligned classroom resources designed to make learning both fun and impactful.
Home Depot’s free, hands-on Workshop Days are a fun and engaging way for kids to keep building their skills all summer long. From hammering to painting, each project sparks creativity and introduces STEM concepts in a playful, practical way. The free in-store kids’ workshops are held on the first Saturday of every month, 9:00 AM local time, while supplies last.
Plus, explore a trove of digital resources at Science Fair Central to keep the discovery going. Whether you’re crafting in-store or learning online, have kids grow, create, and learn together this summer!
Where curiosity meets adventure — on and off the golf course! Whether you’re exploring the wonders of science, diving into digital creativity, or unlocking new golf skills – LIV to Learn, a collaboration between LIV Golf and Discovery Education, keeps young minds active and engaged.
This program turns summer into a season of exploration with backyard experiments and virtual field trips. With resources that blend sports, STEM, and real-world learning, LIV to Learn helps students stay sharp while having fun — because learning doesn’t stop when the bell rings, it just gets more exciting!
As we wrap up the school year, we’re excited to highlight the Immersive Explorers program, in collaboration with Verizon. This initiative uses immersive techniques, ready-to-use activities, resources, and professional development materials to create interactive and engaging learning experiences.
The program goes beyond traditional teaching methods, encouraging active participation, critical thinking, and real-world application of knowledge. It’s a great opportunity for students to experience next-generation education.
How do you determine what’s real or reliable online? With the Digital Citizenship Initiative’s new Media Literacy Bundles, you’ll empower learners to evaluate information critically and share responsibly. From fun activities like Digital Detectives to lessons like Going Viral, there’s something for every grade level.
Help create informed digital citizens today.
Summer is a fantastic time to explore our on-demand virtual field trips for engaging and educational experiences. Whether you’re looking to dive into history, sports, science, or art, virtual field trips offer a convenient way to learn and explore from the comfort of your home.
Check out our most recent VFTs:
As the days get longer and the popsicles melt faster, remember summer is the perfect time to explore, create, and grow. These programs aren’t just a way to pass the time—they’re a passport to new skills, big ideas, and unforgettable experiences. Whether it’s building birdhouses, exploring virtual worlds, or becoming a Junior Fire Marshal, there’s something here for every curious kid. So share these resources, spark some summer joy, and keep the learning wave rolling all season long.
The post Stop the Summer Slide: 6 Engaging Resources to Keep Kids Learning appeared first on Discovery Education.
]]>The post Empowering Financial Futures appeared first on Discovery Education.
]]>Summer is almost here, and while the school doors may be closed, the opportunity for learning remains wide open! The Pathway to Financial Success program is dedicated to empowering students with essential financial literacy skills, and summer is the perfect time to elevate this initiative. Let’s dive into how we can support students during these sunny months and ensure they continue to build a brighter financial future.
Pathway to Financial Success, supported by Discover Financial Services and Discovery Education, has been making a significant impact on financial literacy. The program is designed to bring financial education into classrooms across the country, providing funding for curriculum, materials, and teacher training. The goal is simple: equip students with the skills they need to succeed long after they leave the classroom.
Why Summer Learning Matters: Summer learning is crucial to prevent the “summer slide,” where students lose academic skills gained during the school year. By integrating financial education into summer activities, we can keep students engaged and help them retain valuable knowledge. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to make learning fun and relevant!
To keep students engaged and learning throughout the summer, it’s essential to incorporate fun and interactive financial education activities. Here are some effective strategies to ensure students continue to build their financial literacy skills during the summer months:
Summer is a special time for teens as they embark on exciting adventures to test the waters on what it’s like to be independent and away from home. Here are a few resources that can help families support their teens this summer—from establishing good credit and strong savings to considering career options and life beyond high school!
Summer is a time for fun, growth, and learning. By integrating financial education into summer activities, we can help students stay engaged, retain valuable skills, and build a foundation for a successful financial future.
Let’s make this summer a season of empowerment with the Pathway to Financial Success program!
The post Empowering Financial Futures appeared first on Discovery Education.
]]>The post 6 Summer Reading and Math Activities for Elementary Students appeared first on Discovery Education.
]]>Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean students have to stop learning. Everywhere you look there are opportunities for them to expand their math and reading skills. Discovery Education is here to help teachers support students’ learning this summer. Here are six fun math and reading activities that families can enjoy together while students improve their reading and math abilities.
Develop number sense with card games. Counting, estimating, adding, subtracting, multiplying and working with fractions and money are important skills. The more students use numbers, the better they understand number relationships. The simple game of “War” helps them recognize numbers that are greater than or less than others, or each player can take two cards from the pile and add (or subtract or multiply) their two numbers. The bigger number (or smaller number in subtraction) wins that round. Students practice computation skills, while improving their mental math strategies.
Have fun with make-believe! Writing stories is great for practicing reading, writing and art skills – all things students would normally do in school. Give them blank pieces of paper or a journal. Have students create their own stories or recreate one of their classic favorites. Maybe have them write down everything they do in one day to turn it into a story the next day – complete with illustrations.
Try out two-dimensional fun: Many students love to draw. Why not incorporate shapes and geometric vocabulary? Ask them to make an ice cream cone using two shapes. Talk about the attributes of the shape. How many sides does the triangle have? How many angles? Which lines are parallel?
Take thinking to the next level with three-dimensional building: Using building sets, let learners explore and create. Ask them to build a structure for a certain purpose or that meets certain criteria (it needs to have a way for people to enter and exit, or it must have a place for the horses to sleep). After they build it, they’ll love describing to you how it functions to meet its given purpose.
Research and plan vacation dreams together. Have students imagine what they’d do on the perfect vacation. Help them research their vacation destination, writing down how long they’d stay, what they’d do and how they’d do it. For instance, a visit to a water park or National Park. Visit the site online and learn as much as possible about the rules, times, activities, cost per day and what to wear. Create a list of necessary items and turn it into a writing and reading adventure, complete with a story line.
Work through problems together. Involve your learner in real-life problem-solving: think out loud and explain your reasoning. When planting a garden, how many seed packets will we need? Calculate how many seeds we’ll need per row at six inches apart. What tool should we measure with or should we estimate? The more kids hear your reasoning, the more comfortable they will become using math!
Cultivate lifelong learning. Most libraries have summer programs to keep students learning while they’re not in school. Visit your library to learn about summer programs for kids. Libraries read aloud for younger children and have book clubs and discussion groups for older children and teens. Each summer reading program is a little different, so check with your local library and see what it has to offer.
You can help students have math and reading fun all summer long with engaging games, activities, and projects!
The post 6 Summer Reading and Math Activities for Elementary Students appeared first on Discovery Education.
]]>