Combat Summer Learning Loss: Strategies & Tools for a Strong Start to the New School Year

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Each summer, students across the country enjoy a much-needed break—but as many educators and parents know, that break often comes with a cost: summer learning loss. Also known as the “summer slide,” this academic regression can set students back by several months, particularly in reading and math.

At Frog Publications, we believe learning should be engaging, accessible, and effective all year long. Our research-based educational workbooks are designed to help students retain and sharpen their skills—even during the summer months. Here’s how you can fight the summer slide and ensure your students or children are ready for a strong start to the new school year.

Incorporate Short, Consistent Learning Sessions

Summer doesn’t have to mean hours of homework. In fact, just 15–30
minutes a day of academic engagement can make a big difference. Frog Publications' Skills Review workbooks, Drops in the Bucket, offer bite-sized lessons that are easy to integrate into morning routines or quiet afternoon time.

Find your Drops in the Bucket workbook here: www.frog.com/shop-by-grade/

Gamify Learning to Keep It Fun

Kids are more likely to engage when learning feels like a game.
Turn workbook activities into friendly
competitions or use reward charts to celebrate completed pages.

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Tie Learning to Real-World Activities

Math isn’t just for the classroom—it’s in the kitchen, the grocery store, and even the backyard!
Combine workbook exercises with real-life application to deepen understanding.

- Practice fractions by doubling recipes.
- Use workbook reading passages to spark outdoor scavenger hunts.
- Reinforce vocabulary with themed word-of-the-day challenges.

Build Reading Fluency with Structured Practice

Reading is one of the most affected areas during the summer slide.
Frog Publications’ reading comprehension workbooks, Drops in the Bucket—available by grade level—help students practice fluency, vocabulary, and critical thinking.

Educators: Assign one workbook passage per week as summer reading “quests”
that students can report back on in the fall or through a homeschool log.

Empower Parents & Homeschoolers with Ready-to-Go Resources

Not every family has access to summer programs or tutors.
That’s where Frog’s parent-friendly formats shine.
Our workbooks offer clear instructions, answer keys, and alignment with
state standards, making it easy for caregivers to support their
child’s learning—even without a teaching background.

Homeschool Tip: Use the summer to reinforce gaps or preview
upcoming grade-level content using our cross-grade bundles.

Find your bundles here: www.frog.com/all-bundle-deals/

Create a Bridge to the New School Year

Summer doesn’t just have to be about review—it’s a great time to preview next year’s concepts so students return to school with confidence. Frog’s comprehensive review and enrichment books support gradual progression from one grade to the next.

Tip: Teachers can send home a recommended summer packet using Frog workbooks to encourage retention and independence.

Find your Drops in the Bucket workbook here: www.frog.com/shop-by-grade/

Why Choose Frog Publications?

✅ Research-based, standards-aligned

✅ Designed by experienced educators

✅ Fun, student-friendly layout

✅ Trusted by schools and homeschool families for over 50 years

Whether you're a classroom teacher preparing take-home packets, a homeschooling parent planning year-round instruction, or a caregiver looking for meaningful summer engagement, Frog Publications has a workbook to support your student’s success.

Explore our full line of educational workbooks, Drops in the Bucket, at www.frog.com

Help your students leap into the new school year—prepared, confident, and ready to learn.