Fun new ways to keep kids academically engaged all summer

(BPT) - Mid-summer can be a tricky time for parents. The initial excitement of school break has worn off, and many kids start to feel restless, bouncing between boredom and bursts of energy. It's also a stretch of the year when learning tends to stall, with research confirming that many children experience a "summer slide," losing ground in reading comprehension and other subjects.

Adding to the challenge, studies show the average student attention span has shrunk 33% over the past two decades, making it harder than ever to keep kids focused. With recent assessments showing declines in reading for 4th graders over the last few years, many parents are wondering how to keep their children interested in learning, but in a way that still feels light, engaging, low effort and fun for the whole family.