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DIY Summer Reading Challenges

Reading might not be the activity of choice for your child over the summer months, but you can most certainly make it fun and engaging for children of all ages. Best in Class Education Center discusses some fun reading activities and crafts to engage your child during summer vacation. Here is a look at a variety of different summer reading activities for children of all ages.

DIY Summer Reading Bag
Summer reading calls for a new summer book bag. Head to your local craft store and purchase a plain canvas tote for your child to decorate. Let your child use their imagination to design the bag however they like, with paint, stickers, stencils, and more. These bags make for a cute, fun tote and encourage kids to want to fill their bags with books when you head out to the local library.

DIY Bookmark Craft
Create customized bookmarks at home made out of felt or scrapbook paper that can be found at the craft store. Encourage your child to make a new bookmark for each book they read over the summer.

Family Reading Goals
Do research with your child and discuss the different books they are excited to read during break. A great place to do this is at your local library! For each book that your child reads, set a goal or prize for reading the entire book. This exercise is a great way to keep your child involved and engaged with their summer reading choices but will also entice them to finish all of their books.

Summer Book Club
Depending on your child’s age, arrange a summer book club in your local community. You can host an event at your home or local park, and the group can get together to discuss the book and read together. Each child can make illustrations for the book, either of their favorite scenes or a revised book cover.

Setting a Reading Time for Each Day
The best way to hold your child accountable for their reading over the summer is to set aside a designated reading time every day. This helps your child build this time into their schedule and creates consistency for them each day. Even if it is 30 minutes a day in the afternoon after outdoor activities, allotting this time into their schedule will entice them to read and will provide ample downtime for your child to rest as well.

Summer vacation is not over yet! Take the time to incorporate some of these reading activities into your child’s schedule so they are prepared and ready for school this fall.

Best in Class Education Centers offer math and English enrichment summer programs. For more information about Best in Class services for your child or about current franchising opportunities, visit www.bestinclasseducation.com or call toll free at 1-888-683-8108.

July 19, 2018
Turning Your Family Vacation into an Educational Experience

There’s nothing better than a summer vacation – quality time spent as a family and the opportunity for children to explore, travel, and learn all at the same time. Planning an educational family getaway is a win-win for everyone. Best in Class Education Center offered up some different ideas for you to consider when planning your family vacation this summer.

Historic Destinations
Choose a destination enriched with our nation’s history such as Washington D.C, Colonial Williamsburg, or Boston. Explore our nation’s capital and tour the national monuments, or walk the freedom trail as a family in Boston. Ahead of the trip, you can spend time as a family doing research about the destination and show your child the value in planning for a trip. Historical books are also great for your child to read ahead of the trip to be well prepared.

Create a checklist beforehand for all of the different sites you’re going to visit as a family. During each visit, take pictures of your child in front of the different monuments or along the freedom trail; these pictures will come in handy for show-and-tell or fall book reports and make for great family keepsakes.

National Parks & Landmarks
Exploring national parks as a family is beautiful and also educational. Whether you decide to travel by plane or travel cross-country in a vehicle, some of the most popular sites include the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park, and many more. Choosing to travel to a national park as a family is a great opportunity for your child to take in nature’s beauty while also learning about science and our earth’s composition. Before the trip, give your child a geography lesson and create a checklist of different plants and animals you might see while exploring the national parks. At many national parks, rangers offer educational talks and guided hikes during which you and your child can learn about the park’s ecology, geology, and history.

Resorts with Child Camps
If you’re looking for a more relaxed, laid-back vacation, many resorts around the U.S. have great child camps with different fun and educational activities for children of all ages. As a family, plan fun day trips at your destination of choice, whether it be visiting a local art exhibit, trying a different cuisine, or admiring a local monument. Don’t forget to check out the different kids’ camp offerings at your resort of choice.

Whether you travel near or far, there are an abundance of different learning activities for your child from start to finish. Involve your child in planning the trip from the get-go. This will be a great learning experience for all and will keep them very engaged during the trip and keep them on their toes.

Best in Class Education Centers offer a variety of summer camp programs to engage children in learning and staying sharp over the summer while having fun. The summer program combines various areas of focus from math, English, health & nutrition, arts & crafts, science, social studies, games, drama & theatre, and other activities.

For more information about Best in Class services for your child or about current franchising opportunities, visit www.bestinclasseducation.com or call toll free at 1-888-683-8108.

June 14, 2018
Five Fun and Educational Summer Vacations for the Whole Family

School might be out for summer, but that doesn’t mean kids have to stop learning during their months off. Summer break gives families the opportunity to take off on vacations that are both fun and educational. From the nation’s capital to local school related programs, there are tons of ways for kids to continue learning outside of the classroom.

Best in Class Education Center rounded up five of the best summer vacations that will keep the whole family engaged and entertained:

Washington, D.C.
The list of educational activities in Washington, D.C. is seemingly endless. From national museums to monuments and memorials, planning a trip to the nation’s capital is a great way for families to stay sharp over the summer. Washington D.C. is filled with the nation’s history and culture, opening the door to countless educational opportunities.

Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston, the visitor center of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, is another destination worth visiting with the family over summer vacation. The center offers fun exhibits and activities that are focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It also features more than 400 space artifacts.

Williamsburg, Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg gives families the opportunity to witness and experience the nation’s history during revolutionary times. The city aims to preserve, restore and present itself as it was in the 18th Century, giving visitors a unique look at America’s beginnings. Williamsburg also goes beyond history with its museums, theme parks and theaters.

Children’s Museums
The U.S. is home to a network of impressive children’s museums. From the nation’s largest—The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis—to other local programs, planning even a one-day getaway to a children’s museum is a great way to incorporate learning during the summer months.

Local Libraries
Not all summer vacations require travelling to a new city or spending money. Neighborhoods across the country offer educational experiences of their own. One of the best ways to tap into these local resources is by signing up for a library card. Libraries offer way more than just books—from competitive reading programs to group activities, libraries are a great place to spend a summer weekend.

To help your student exceed his or her academics goals, a local resource, Best in Class Education Center, offers a variety of customized, supplemental enrichment courses and tutoring options to ensure your students are equipped with the tools they need this school year.

Best in Class Education is targeting the addition of 20 more units in 2016. The state of Texas has been identified as a key state for growth. The current team behind Best in Class is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join this premier franchise family and ensure our youth will excel academically.

For more information about Best in Class services for your student, or about current franchising opportunities, visit www.bestinclasseducation.com or call toll free at 1.888.683.8108.

June 23, 2016
Transitioning from the Backyard to the Schoolyard

Best in Class Education Center offers tips for parents and students to make the shift between schools as smooth as possible

As the dog days of summer start to cool and the beginning of the school year peeks over the horizon, yet another “first day of school” comes to the forefront of both students’ and parents’ minds. Some first days are more memorable than others, but it’s important to support your children throughout every stage of their education, especially during transitional times.

Best in Class Education Center has some tips on making that rite of passage as smooth as possible for both parent and student:

•Establish a routine, and start it early. Children thrive off of routine, so start building a framework for the school year early. Adjust bedtimes and wake-up calls to coincide with your child’s new schedule to establish a sense of readiness for the year to come.

• Take advantage of “visit days”. If your child’s school offers “visit days”, make a field trip to see your child’s new stomping grounds. This early immersion will provide your child with a chance to become acclimated to the new environment and eliminate any mystery surrounding the day.

• Address change in a positive way. Face your child’s fear head-on with them; don’t brush your child’s weariness aside. By candidly discussing your child’s preoccupation with his or her first day of school, you can more easily keep fears at bay.

• Clear your schedule. Free up as much time as possible so that you can be present as a calm and positive force for your child. Sharing the time before and after school will lend your child a source of stability and reassurance during the transition.

• Build a network of friends and educators. Through extracurricular programs and tutoring centers, your child can form friendships and strengthen his or her social skills in an educational environment. These centers, like Best in Class Education Center, can help children be at their boldest and brightest for the first day—and every day—of school.

Best in Class offers a variety of customized, supplemental enrichment courses and tutoring options to ensure your students are equipped with the tools they need to exceed their academic goals this school year.

For more information about Best in Class services for your student, or about current franchising opportunities, visit www.bestinclasseducation.com or call toll free at 1.888.683.8108.

Best in Class is targeting the addition of 20 more units in 2015. The state of Texas has been identified as a key state for growth. The current team behind Best in Class is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join this premier franchise family and ensure our youth will excel academically.

June 19, 2015