Brandi J. Clark

“A synthesis of the research on summer learning loss that integrated 39 studies (including three Canadian studies) revealed that, when students’ standardized test scores from the fall are compared to their scores from the previous spring, summer learning loss is equivalent, on average, to at least one month of instruction.”
-Canadian Council of Learning.

The Lit Maven read this and thought, “What about educators?”

DO you have a Summer Learning Plan?

How are you going to keep yourself limber for the fall?

Here is The Lit Maven’s Summer Learning Plan

1. Read YA novels.
2. Blog, at least, five times a week.
3. Tweet awesome google reader finds.
4. Read teacher resources on Adolescent writing.
5. Write a novel…

Yes, the Lit Maven sets the bar high.

SO what are your Summer Learning Plans?

Until Next Time,
Lit Maven Out!

Anyone who has lived through a mass renovation or mass tumor…knows how your world can be turned upside down.

Why not start with a new paint color and then add new this and that?

Lately, or more precisely since my remission, I have been focusing on my health.

I have tried mass “body” renovations , ie. quitting unhealthy habits cold turkey.

This rarely works. Why? A framework of healthy choices need to be built in over time. Allowing your body, lifestyle and family to adjust.

Recently, this book 8 Weeks to Optimal Health by Andrew Weil,
has provided great inspiration to begin with small changes.

This week it has been daily walks and tea after lunch instead of coffee.

While this might seem lame, it is working. I have discovered that little changes have fit in nicely…

So consider, Baby Steps, next time you decide to change it up!