School is wrapping up for the year, and many students are ready for a break. While having downtime is nice and gives them a chance to relax, keeping up with some academics can be beneficial. We’ve all heard of the dreaded “summer slide” where students regress over break and lose some of their learning. Students don’t have to devote hours every day to schoolwork over the summer, but it can be good to spend a little time keeping their mind sharp.

Here are just a few ways that tutoring can give them boost for the upcoming year:

  • Bridge Gaps in Understanding

The past two years have been chaotic in terms of education. Many students have fluctuated between in person, remote, and hybrid learning. The summer is a great opportunity to identify areas where they may be missing key skills or concepts. They can focus on specific areas of need rather than entire units.

Reinforcing content can also build a stronger foundation for them to continue expanding upon as they take higher level courses. If they go into a class without a solid understanding of the basics, it can make more complex material harder to grasp.

  • Get a Head Start for Next Year

Is your child taking AP courses next year? Are they taking more advanced classes? Are they simply nervous about moving up a grade? Tutoring can be a great way to expose them to new material without the pressure of tests, projects, and a multitude of other subjects. They can work to build their skills in a subject or two that may not have been their strongest areas last year. Going into a new class with a basic idea of what it is about and what types of topics they will be learning can boost their confidence.

  • Polish Up Study Skills

Maybe your child didn’t struggle with a specific subject, but rather the whole process of taking effective notes, studying for exams, and staying organized. Crafting Scholars offers courses that zero on the skills they need to know to be more successful in all of their classes. Knowing what note taking strategies or study habits work best for them ahead of time can reduce some of the stress they feel starting new classes.

  • Start Preparing for the SAT or ACT

Summer is also a great time for rising juniors to begin preparing for the SAT or ACT exams. They can put their efforts into learning effective test taking skills, what information they need to know, how to approach various sections of the test, and much more without the distraction of other classes. Preparing now gives them plenty of time to schedule the exam for when they feel ready and for what works with their schedule. Plus, they still have time to retake the exam later on if they choose to.

Crafting Scholars works with students over the summer to enhance their knowledge and skills and equip them with strategies and tools they can use now and for years to come. Help your child stay on top of their studies and close any gaps so they can start the next school year off on the right foot. Learn more about the variety of programs we offer and secure your child’s spot by contacting us today!