Building Summer Bridges

Maggie Murphy

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Did you know that children can lose 25% of the material learned from the past school year over the longer summer break? Want to do something about it? Check out this free educational resource for families.

Summer Bridge Guide Final.pdfDownload

This program is based on a similar program completed with my own children, starting around 4th grade. This 4-week summer bridge program takes 30-60 minutes per session and includes the following activities:

Math

Logic

Science Lab with parent guide

Journal Prompts

Essay Assignment with writing guide

Reading

Friday Fun

For around the same time spent streaming your favorite re-run, you can create a fun educational adventure with lasting benefits! Know any parents who might be interested? Please share this valuable resource!

Thanks for reading!

Listen to the segment about this on The Shelley Irwin Show.

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Published by Maggie Murphy

Maggie is a life-long Michigander and modern day renaissance woman. She earned her B.A. from Hillsdale College and attended graduate school at GVSU. She works at a local community college and is the author of the children’s book, “Sara Dippity.” Maggie also enjoys performing Irish, Scottish, and Americana folk music, attending book clubs, foraging for the perfect cup of tea, and running a small farm with her husband, Chad.

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