Summer Stride Series
Hosted by Begin
beginlearning.com
The Summer Stride Series is a free, four-part virtual event designed to support families with young children through the unique challenges—and opportunities—of the summer months. Taking place monthly from May through August, the series helps parents reframe the anxiety around the "summer slide" into a season of meaningful "stride." Each 60-minute session features experts, educators and parents from Begin and beyond, offering research-backed insights and practical tools on topics like playful learning, screen time balance, emotional resilience, and back-to-school transitions. Families will walk away with tangible resources, such as screen time plans, routines, and activity guides, that promote joyful, developmentally rich summer experiences.
Session 2
Play to Learn This Summer: The Science Every Parent Should Know
Discover how play fuels real learning and growth in this inspiring expert panel on the science of playful learning. Join leading voices in early childhood as they bring the latest research on guided play to life—showing how joy, curiosity, and exploration lay the foundation for deep, lasting learning.
You’ll walk away with:
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A clear understanding of the different types of play—and which best support various kinds of learning and development
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Insight into the 6 key characteristics that brain science shows fuel learning—and how to activate them through play
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An overview of the 6 holistic skills today’s business leaders say kids need most—and how to nurture them through play
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Plus, you’ll get a free activity packet to help you bring these insights to life at home—with meaningful, manageable ways to support your child’s development this summer, grounded in what science truly says kids need to thrive.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9517488817078/WN_JqdJQ9dbSlm2xqox996iTQ
Session 1
Begin's Learning Team is hosted its kickoff session on Wednesday, 5/28
