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As school is winding down, teachers are preparing summer learning activities and lessons for students to avoid the summer slide. Summer learning is essential for all grade levels, including high school, middle school, and elementary school students. Without these efforts, kids lose valuable knowledge and skills gained during the school year. We have compiled a list of helpful tips and premade lessons you can use with your students during summer school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearpod<\/a> offers a range of engaging activities and content that will keep your students focused, learning, and having fun during the break. Whether you\u2019re teaching in-person, online, or hybrid, these resources can be used in your classroom to support and prevent summer learning loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New to Nearpod? <\/strong>Teachers can sign up for free below to access these resources, interactive activities, and engaging lessons. Administrators can schedule a call with an expert to unlock the full power of Nearpod for schools and districts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Administrators: Schedule a call<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Why is summer learning important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summer learning provides students with an opportunity to review academic content and ensure that previously learned material is not forgotten. <\/strong>Learning loss<\/a>, or unfinished learning, continues to be a focus for teachers and administrators as we\u2019re two years out from the pandemic and still assessing the impact it had on students and learning. We know educators are coming off another incredibly challenging year where they\u2019ve had to face burnout and tech fatigue. Summer school helps prevent the summer slide, and we have the resources and tools to make the process for you and your students as seamless as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I keep students learning in the summer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s crucial to meet students where they\u2019re at during summer learning. After the challenging past few years, now more than ever, we should be prioritizing student and teacher wellness, so summer break should be a time to unwind and relax. This can be accomplished by using appealing lessons for both you and your students. Set realistic expectations for yourself and your class by creating a mix of lesson plans that are relevant, engaging, and meaningful. It\u2019s crucial to find a balance between creating a learning environment where students can focus on what they\u2019re being taught while also giving them opportunities to enjoy their time off. <\/strong>Implement student-driven engagement, summer activities, and instruction to create a space where students are looking forward to attending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer learning activities to prevent the summer slide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Use vetted and quality lessons for summer school programs or to send home<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nearpod has high quality premade lessons and resources<\/a> to combat the summer slide in targeted subject areas. There\u2019s also a guide to assist with navigating and launching activities with your students for any learning environment. Keep reading to explore these reliable lessons and engaging features you and your students can enjoy during summer break! Sift through this lesson folder<\/a>, which includes a collection of core-subject lessons, fun summer learning activities, and videos applicable to meet your classroom needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, we handpicked Nearpod lessons that students can use to practice core topics and strengthen their learning for the following school year. This ready-to-use guide provides a 6-week schedule you can use for your summer learning plans. These lessons and activities are perfect for independent work or live front-of-class teaching. Click to add the Nearpod lesson to your library, then share out with students using the lesson code or through your learning management system (LMS)<\/a>, such as Google Classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Target social and emotional learning (SEL), math, and English language arts (ELA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Subject areas where students tend to struggle the most during the summer months are social emotional learning (SEL)<\/a>, math, and English language arts (ELA). Explore Nearpod’s lesson library by using the search bar and filtering by grade level, subjects, activity types, and standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few summer SEL activities and lessons you can use to address these topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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