As the summer months approach, many parents and guardians are looking for ways to keep their children engaged and learning. The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of backyards, public parks, schoolyards, and other green spaces, reminds parents and guardians of its free educational resources designed to entice kids away from their screens and into the green space around them.

Combatting the ‘Summer Slide’

According to Dartmouth College, research shows that some schoolchildren can lose approximately 20% of reading gains and 27% of math gains over the summer, with younger children and those transitioning from elementary to middle school most affected. The TurfMutt Foundation offers downloadable activity guides, interactive lesson plans, and outdoor exploration challenges tailored for children in grades K-8. These hands-on lessons are rooted in STEM standards and encourage kids to engage with the ‘outdoor learning labs’ of their backyards and community parks.

The TurfMutt educational suite includes lessons on environmental superpowers, bio-mapping, rain gauging, and wildlife support. Families can watch a quick ‘Mulligan Minute’ for inspiration before heading outside to start their own exploration. The TurfMutt Foundation has reached more than 70 million children, educators, and families.

To download TurfMutt’s free educational resources and for more information, visit www.turfmutt.com.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.