Math skills are essential - not just in our daily life but for any profession! Read on for fun ideas that you can use this summer to help your kids keep their math skills sharp. We've gathered engaging tips for the entire family as well as online resources that offer math-oriented worksheets and games that you can print or download for your kids. Happy counting!

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"To know children are learning how to succeed on their own is priceless..."

"Words can never express how thankful we are to Sylvan in Orange City, FL," says Amy, a thankful Sylvan parent. Amy came to Sylvan seeking help for her twelve year old daughter, who was having trouble with school work. "After tests at school and Sylvan showed that [our daughter] was reading on a high third grade level (even though she was in 6th grade) and her math skills were well below what they should have been, we began the Sylvan program," writes Amy. With help from Sylvan, Amy's daughter is now getting high grades in both reading and math. "If your child can learn and succeed with the skills that Sylvan provides, it will be worth twenty times the amount of money you will proactively spend on tutoring. To know children are learning how to succeed on their own is priceless," says Amy.

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Building Your Child's Self-Esteem

Approximately 20 to 45 percent of school-aged children do not reach their full potential because they suffer from low self-esteem. Self-esteem refers to how you feel about yourself. It includes self-confidence, pride in oneself, independence and self-reliance. Because underachieving students do not experience as much success in the classroom, low self-esteem is often the result. Parents can play a major role in boosting their child's self-esteem by beginning at home. Read on for communication tips to help build or restore.

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