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Danielian, Jeff; Nilles, Kathleen – National Association for Gifted Children, 2015
Summer vacation is right around the corner! However, just as quickly as summer approaches, it also passes in the blink of an eye. This time of year, both parents and teachers face the same dilemma: Should high-ability kids stay busy with summer projects, courses, sports, camps, and travel...or should they be allowed to completely unplug with no…
Descriptors: Summer Programs, Academically Gifted, Learning Activities, Vacations
Murphy, Linda; Della Corte, Suzanne – Special Parent/Special Child, 1988
The newsletter for parents of handicapped children focuses on summer activities which provide fun and learning without undue expense or effort. Suggestions include encouraging reading activities (including visiting the library, reading out loud, selective television viewing, making a book, and writing letters). Activities to encourage the child's…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Creativity, Disabilities, Learning Activities
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1989
This brochure discusses enriching summertime or vacation experiences that stimulate children to read and learn more. The brochure discusses free or low-cost resources available in the community, such as the library, park programs, zoos or nature centers, museums, historic districts, and community arts. The brochure also discusses reading and…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Enrichment Activities, Family Involvement, Learning Activities
Scofield, Richard T., Ed. – School-Age NOTES, 1992
This document compiles the first 12 volumes of "School-Age Notes" (a total of 78 issues). Originally published six times a year, the journal changed to monthly with volume 12. The following list of topics covered in volume 12 provide good examples of the journal's typical coverage: (1) indicators of the quality of child care staff; (2)…
Descriptors: Child Development, Conflict Resolution, Curriculum, Educational Administration
Kahn, Bernard – 2002
This document presents an evaluation report and parent handbook of for a federally supported 6-week residential summer program for children and adults with developmental disabilities developed by the Hebrew Academy for Special Children (Brooklyn, New York). It also includes the program's parent handbook. Evaluation focused on three groups of camp…
Descriptors: Adults, Curriculum Design, Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Riley, Richard W.; Rasco, Carol – 2000
How kids spend summer vacation has a direct and powerful impact on their success in school. This document presents 8 brief (600-word) newspaper columns that offer parents simple tips on how to promote learning through everyday activities. Each column ends with a referral for free resources to keep children learning outside the classroom. The…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Fine Arts