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  2. 6920 Gatwick Drive
  3. Suite 130
  4. Indianapolis, IN 46241
  5. phone (317) 856-2223
  6. fax (317) 856-2224

 


Articles for Teachers

Articles for Parents

These articles are written especially for teachers by our Buddy Project staff.

 

Top 10 Ways to Help Parents Prevent Summer Brain Freeze!

Quick! You only have a few weeks of school left. Your time of influence is dwindling. All you may have left to give are suggestions to parents of how to keep those little minds from knowledge fade. Why not send home a newsletter with summer suggestions, by sharing your own ideas and pasting some of the links below into the provided empty newsletter template? Make sure you copy the address, as well as the description, into the template. Most parents would be grateful for any of the following ideas:

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Summer Suggestions Newsletter
Click below to download. Use the following nine resource ideas listed below to cut and paste information into your newsletter.
Word Document Adobe Acrobat
summer template summer template
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For Parents

Family Education: Summer Learning Ideas
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Check out these ideas and websites for Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, etc.
Summer Ideas from Proteacher
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A site for for printable activities, games, crafts, and other ideas for June, July and August.
Math for the Fun of It – Everyday Activities
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Great math games for parents to play with their kids anytime or anywhere.
PBS Teacher Source
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This site is searchable to guide you to activities, online games, and lessons for K-12. Many activities are related to standards.
GrowParents: Summer Activities and Games
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Want to give your child a head start on next year? Use this site to find grade specific activities for families. Grades 3-8
Summer Activities from Education World
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Here you will find a great variety of summer themed websites, games, recipes, and activities.
Summer Learning Activities from Indian Prairie
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Find activities for TV, shopping, vacations, and around the house to keep your child involved all summer long.

For Students

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Printed Worksheet Packets
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Local Field Trip Ideas
BuddyProject Article: "Family Field Trips"
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Reading LIsts
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Skills That Need Remediation:
These skills may be communicated through individualized letters for each student. Use both formal and informal assessments to develop your list of skills.
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Skills That Need Maintenance:
Refer to your State Curriculum Standards for next year’s skills: Indiana Academic Standards
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Skills That Will Be Covered Next Year:
Refer to your State Curriculum Standards for next year’s skills: Indiana Academic Standards
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List of Available Tutors in Various
Subject Matters:
You may want to check with your Special Needs Team for referrals.
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List of Things To Do Instead of Watching Television:

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