Summer holidays are essential, but learning loss is real. Discover how to maintain academic skills without sacrificing summer fun.
Parch Hill Team
November 22, 2024
5 min read
SHARE
Research shows students lose 1-2 months of learning over summer break. Here's how to prevent it.
Without any academic engagement, students forget skills—especially in maths and reading.
Book a free assessment and discover exactly where your child is—and where they could be with the right support.
Get Free AssessmentYou don't need a rigorous study schedule. 20 minutes daily of reading and maths keeps skills sharp.
Try our interactive challenges and practice questions. Test skills, earn badges, and even win prizes!
Take the ChallengeMath games and puzzles
Library reading challenges
Educational apps and websites
Real-world problem solving (cooking, budgeting, building)
Solve this week's brain-teaser and compete with other students. New challenge every Monday!
Try This Week's ProblemSame time each day: morning reading, afternoon maths activity. Routine makes it easier.
Daily reading—even if it's comics, magazines, or novels—maintains vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency.
A little effort in summer prevents weeks of re-learning in September. Your child (and their teacher) will thank you.
T
Discover the inspiration, meaning, and mission that drives everything we do at Parch Hill—and why we're passionate about transforming young minds.
5
Struggling with maths is common, but knowing when to seek help can make all the difference. Discover the key warning signs and what you can do.
B
Growth mindset is the difference between giving up and breaking through. Learn how to cultivate this powerful perspective in your child.
