Summer Learning Ideas for Upper Elementary Homeschoolers: Math, Reading, and Online Resources

With a spouse who teaches in higher education, it works best for our family to follow a typical public school schedule instead of year-round schooling, popular among homeschool families. There’s a noticeable shift in our family when his work concludes for the school year and — dad’s home!

But that doesn’t mean the learning stops completely. It just becomes more:

  • Flexible

  • Student-led

  • Active, and

  • Sneaky or — alternatively — to-the-point!

Whether it’s overt or covert learning you’re hoping for this summer. Here are a few ideas for light summer learning in math and reading, and as online supplements for upper elementary homeschoolers.

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