Summer Doesn't mean a Vacation from Education

Being a Busy Bee means I'm always on the go and I'm constantly seeking out great educational treasures. Today I saw a sign that read - "Summer doesn't mean a vacation from education". Which I couldn't agree with more. I love the saying and it pretty much sums up my career choice. Children with special needs benefit from year round support in order to best suit their educational needs and prepare for the more intense school year right around the corner. 


This treasure come from an advertisement from a learning center for Kumon. Ever heard of it? I'm obsessed with their educational materials. This past year, I used a few books with a Little Busy Bee of mine. The books are titled Are you ready for Kindergarten? Each book has it's own topic with specific tasks: Scissor Skills, Math Skills and Verbal Skills. I used all of them and loved them. They start off slow and get harder as you go. 
{Busy Bee Tip: During the Math & Verbal skills books - giving your LBB a choice to use either crayons, pens, markers, etc. lets them have a little fun while they work. Also, if they make a mistake so what, let the teachers handle the dirty work. Isn't it enough that they are actually sitting and writing/cutting/counting/drawing?}


Then, in a toy store I came across these: 













Perfect for practicing how to write numbers. The bid cards have dots on one side and the other has very clear start and stop points for the tracing. Such a great idea and can be used in so many ways. Great for summer days and easy to pack. 


These Kumon educational materials can be found on Amazon or at Barnes & Noble. 
Thinking of checking out a center or know someone who might want to, Find a KUMON center near you by clicking here.