You might think that a teacher's first advice would be to enroll your child in summer classes or to bring out the flash cards every night but a fourth grade teacher interviewed thinks parents should let their kids play. This is not bad advice because children do learn through play and rather than fretting about them forgetting things, we might remember that some concepts need time to settle in a child’s brain.
The fourth grade teacher did add that parents can promote learning in fun ways that don't feel exactly like school. Here are her suggestions:
Have a conversation: During the school year, you may be rushing to school, to work, to activities and leaving little time for earnest talks. Take some time to really talk with your child, understand how he or she thinks, and share your thoughts as well.
Your elementary school aged child can also attend summer camp at Horizon Education Centers: our summer programs are designed to help students achieve academically.