Some Good Deals (& a FREEBIE!) for Summer Learning!
Have you heard of the “Summer Slide?”
No – I’m not talking about the double winding slide at the new playground. We’re talking about summer learning loss.
Research shows that our kids’ learning slides backward during summer break. Often kids lose months of precious reading and math learning they worked so hard to acquire throughout the previous school year.
Now don’t get me wrong – I’m not saying we should freak out and sit our kids down for hours of boring worksheets or assignments during their summer vacation. They definitely need their outdoor time and unstructured summer fun.
But with some fun resources (with good deals on them, too!), you can combat that dreaded summer learning loss – and even encourage new learning throughout the summer months, too.
Check out these seriously good deals on some fun tools to encourage “Summer Brain Gain” instead of “Summer Slide”…
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5 Good Deals and 1 FUN Freebie for Summer Learning
Times Tales DVD – Learn Multiplication Tables in an Hour
Times Tales is an interactive animated DVD that teaches kids the upper times tables without memorization. Kids simply follow along with the fun story. Then as they progress, they’ll be guided into associating the stories they’ve learned with real math. And you can’t go wrong with an average 5-star rating and over 70 reviews from fellow moms and educators!
One parent says:
“I was so excited to receive this DVD, but I was not prepared for how wonderful it would be! Few things exceed expectations in the way this learning tool did. I purchased it as a reinforcement tool for my middle schooler and she has really benefitted from it. As an added bonus, my preschooler is also well on his way to learning his multiplication facts, too!” – Lacey F.
Good for: Ages 5 to 12
Price: $19.99 – down from $29.99!
Magic School Bus – Math & Science Explosions!
Magic School Bus books
and products are an all time favorite in our home. And I bet your kids have loved Magic School Bus, too.
This Math and Science Explosion combo is a 2-in-1 resource combining hands-on math and science in a fun board game format. The math board game is a race to make the volcano explode – the first player to get all the math facts right wins. Plus, the double sided board means the game – and learning – can go on for a long time, perfect for “boring” summer afternoons!
Good for: ALL ages!
Price: $53.99 – down from $60!
Digitally Hooked on Phonics
Nurture your child’s reading and confidence with the right blend of interactive learn-to-read tools! Designed for the 2.0 learner, the award-winning literacy program that brought reading to millions of kids has been fully digitized. It can be synced with computer, tablet, or phone – which makes it perfect for summer traveling (or just running errands with mom). You don’t even need the internet for use. This is a summer-learning no brainer!
(This makes an awesome gift, too, that keeps on giving – since it’s a LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION!)
Good for: Ages 4-7
Price: $29.99 – down from $49.99
Exclusive STEM Bundle – 7 Awesome Experiments!
Magnets, crystals, fossils – oh my! There are 7 kits in this incredible (and seriously incredibly priced) set – perfect for your little scientist.
The hands-on learning these kits encourage is perfect for engaging all children, including kids with special needs. Spur your kid’s curiosity in STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, and Math) and have fun together, too!
As one parent put it:
My 5 homeschooled kids loved this. I have a special needs child and this was a fun way to show him about science. It was so worth getting. I think I will keep buying these every year for all year long projects. -Shelly W.
Good for: Ages 5-10
Price: $59.95 – down from $109.99, PLUS FREE SHIPPING to the continental US!
Bluebee Pal: Your Young Reader’s New Best Friend!
A Bluebee Pal is a plush talking educational learning tool that sings, reads and even answers phone calls. The innovative technology includes lip synchronization that allows the animal’s “mouth” to move while you’re reading storybooks, engaging in learning apps or singing songs. Children can also entertain family and friends when using Bluebee Pals as a wireless speaker phone.
Bluebee Pal would be perfect to take along while traveling this summer.
(It can also be a wonderful tool for engaging non-verbal special needs children!)
As one parent put it:
Our Bluebee Pal, better known to my preschoolers as Leo the Lion, is providing loads of educational fun, so much so that I doubt the kiddos realize they are learning as they are playing. – Teri W.
Have fun with story time AND cultivate a lifelong love of animals. You can choose a bear, lion, lamb, puppy, and even a zebra. Choose your little one’s favorite animal, or one who frequents stories.
Good for: ALL Ages!
Price: $64.99 – down from $69.99
Summer Checklist FREEBIE – Check!
You can check “Summer Activities List” off your OTHER to-do list this month with this fun round-up of 52 summer activities – including indoor and outdoor adventures, as well as simple activities easily integrated into your busy summer days.
Download it, print it, and stick it on the fridge for a little daily inspiration all summer long!
Price: Free – download it with one click!
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This post contains affiliate links. Which just means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I will receive a small percentage of the sale – without your price being any higher! Thank you for your continued support. For more information, see my disclosure policy.
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