Avoid the Summer Slide

    Did you know many kids lose one to three months’ worth of learning over the summer? KC Parent reviewers found two great products to help you avoid the summer slide with great discounts!

DreamBox

DreamBox Learning, an online eLearning start-up, recently launched DreamBox Math Classroom for kids in grades K-2 built on a standards-based mathematics curriculum and wrapped in a fun, adventure-style game. DreamBox Learning’s patented GuideRight technology analyzes a student's individual responses and dynamically customizes the content and sequence for each child. KC Parent reviewers gave this learning tool a “thumbs up” and parents can enjoy receiving update emails on their child’s progress. $12.95 per month. Get $10 off 6-month membership at www.DreamBox.com/kcparent.

Time4Learning

It's time to try a summer learning program that feels more like a game than a comprehensive learning activity. Time4Learning takes an “outside-of the-box” approach to learning and a refreshing alternative to sending your children to summer school. The online language arts and math compose a comprehensive program for preschool, elementary and middle school. Science and social studies programs are provided as a free bonus for most grades. KC Parent reviewers enjoyed learning in a fun way, and parents said the curriculum was very comprehensive. $19.95 per month. The first 100 KC Parent Readers can receive a FREE month – log on here and enter kcparent in the tracking code field of the payment page instead of entering credit card info. Valid through 8/1/09.