Meritas Family of Schools Unveils Helpful Tips to Prevent Seasonal Learning Loss, Announces Summer Seminar
Meritas Family of Schools
16.04.2012 13:00
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International Network of Schools Helps Students Begin the 2012/2013 School Year
With a Competitive Edge
NORTHBROOK, Ill., 2012-04-16 13:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
According to studies conducted over the past two decades, students lose an
average of a month's worth of instruction over the course of each vacation,
with the most significant deficits occurring in the areas of math and spelling.
According to a recent report issued by the RAND Corporation, summer enrichment
activities have the potential to reverse this summer slide.
To jump-start each child's summer learning experience, Meritas team members
have unveiled a few of their favorite summer learning activities.
TIPS FOR OLDER STUDENTS
Make a Movie
No, seriously! Write a screenplay, grab your video camera or iPad, and make a
movie. Virtually every film director began making movies at a young age. Invite
your neighborhood to view the final production on 'opening night.'
Become a Beethoven
Learn to play a musical instrument. If you already play one, find a piece of
music that really challenges you, something you'd love to be able to play
brilliantly, and go for it. Nothing worthwhile was ever achieved without
strenuous effort.
Meet Someone from a Different Culture
Whether you have the opportunity to travel abroad or simply connect with
someone online, meeting someone from a different culture can be a mind-blowing
experience! Talk to your new friend about how he or she spends free time. Ask
him or her to share some favorite recipes with you, and try them out with your
family.
Challenge Yourself Abroad
Participate in an intellectual study abroad program, such as the Meritas
Seminar at Oxford University. This year's seminar, titled 'Meeting the
Challenges of Democracy,' will grant students the opportunity to travel abroad
while learning the principles and problems of democracy at one of the most
prestigious colleges in the world. For more information, visit
www.meritas.net/seminar.
TIPS FOR PARENTS OF YOUNGER LEARNERS
Make a Photo Album
Using a digital camera, make a photo album and share stories with your child
about the photos. Labeling the photos (online or in a scrapbook) builds
vocabulary, literacy and social-emotional skills.
Explore Your Backyard
Make a science connection to the plants and insects in your backyard or
community garden. These experiences use the language of measurement and inspire
children to graph the growth patterns of the insects and plants.
Mix in Some Math
Numbers are everywhere! Make a habit of pointing them out, and practice some
spontaneous math wherever you go. See if he or she can figure out how many days
there are in a month, or compete to see who can guess the grocery bill to the
nearest whole number.
Read Out Loud . . . Together
Choose a children's literature classic and read it aloud together. Parents
often stop reading aloud to children too early. By reading aloud, we model
fluency and voice, and we improve listening comprehension.
CONTACT: Allison Grenesko, Meritas
312-805-0383
allison.grenesko@meritas.net
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Language: English
Company: Meritas Family of Schools
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Meritas Family of Schools
16.04.2012 13:00
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International Network of Schools Helps Students Begin the 2012/2013 School Year
With a Competitive Edge
NORTHBROOK, Ill., 2012-04-16 13:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
According to studies conducted over the past two decades, students lose an
average of a month's worth of instruction over the course of each vacation,
with the most significant deficits occurring in the areas of math and spelling.
According to a recent report issued by the RAND Corporation, summer enrichment
activities have the potential to reverse this summer slide.
To jump-start each child's summer learning experience, Meritas team members
have unveiled a few of their favorite summer learning activities.
TIPS FOR OLDER STUDENTS
Make a Movie
No, seriously! Write a screenplay, grab your video camera or iPad, and make a
movie. Virtually every film director began making movies at a young age. Invite
your neighborhood to view the final production on 'opening night.'
Become a Beethoven
Learn to play a musical instrument. If you already play one, find a piece of
music that really challenges you, something you'd love to be able to play
brilliantly, and go for it. Nothing worthwhile was ever achieved without
strenuous effort.
Meet Someone from a Different Culture
Whether you have the opportunity to travel abroad or simply connect with
someone online, meeting someone from a different culture can be a mind-blowing
experience! Talk to your new friend about how he or she spends free time. Ask
him or her to share some favorite recipes with you, and try them out with your
family.
Challenge Yourself Abroad
Participate in an intellectual study abroad program, such as the Meritas
Seminar at Oxford University. This year's seminar, titled 'Meeting the
Challenges of Democracy,' will grant students the opportunity to travel abroad
while learning the principles and problems of democracy at one of the most
prestigious colleges in the world. For more information, visit
www.meritas.net/seminar.
TIPS FOR PARENTS OF YOUNGER LEARNERS
Make a Photo Album
Using a digital camera, make a photo album and share stories with your child
about the photos. Labeling the photos (online or in a scrapbook) builds
vocabulary, literacy and social-emotional skills.
Explore Your Backyard
Make a science connection to the plants and insects in your backyard or
community garden. These experiences use the language of measurement and inspire
children to graph the growth patterns of the insects and plants.
Mix in Some Math
Numbers are everywhere! Make a habit of pointing them out, and practice some
spontaneous math wherever you go. See if he or she can figure out how many days
there are in a month, or compete to see who can guess the grocery bill to the
nearest whole number.
Read Out Loud . . . Together
Choose a children's literature classic and read it aloud together. Parents
often stop reading aloud to children too early. By reading aloud, we model
fluency and voice, and we improve listening comprehension.
CONTACT: Allison Grenesko, Meritas
312-805-0383
allison.grenesko@meritas.net
News Source: NASDAQ OMX
16.04.2012 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP -
a company of EquityStory AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
DGAP's Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements,
Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.
Media archive at www.dgap-medientreff.de and www.dgap.de
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Language: English
Company: Meritas Family of Schools
United States
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Internet:
ISIN: US9901866940
WKN:
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