Overcoming Your Child's Learning Summer Loss

Raising Innovators

Every year, kids work hard to build skills, confidence, and independence—but
when summer arrives, routines disappear, and learning can slip away.
In this episode, Instructional Coach Sammy Canabal at Young Innovators
Academy shares powerful, practical ways to keep your child engaged over the
summer while still having fun. She offers smart strategies that help young
children retain knowledge and develop social confidence. She also dives into
the importance of structured routines and fostering curiosity through play.
From easy daily routines to interactive learning activities, we explore how
parents can seamlessly weave education into everyday moments.
You don’t have to choose between summer fun and school readiness. Tune in
now for expert-backed insights on making summer an exciting time of
exploration and discovery.

Sammy Canabal is a Teacher-Coach at Young Innovators Academy with
nearly two decades of experience in early learning. Passionate about
empowering educators, she mentors teachers in best practices to help them
thrive. As the Project Liaison for "Empowering Communities," she
collaborates with Harvard professors to drive impactful learning initiatives.
She is dedicated to combating summer learning loss by fostering engaging,
enriching experiences that keep young minds growing year-round. Her
expertise ensures that every child continues to learn, explore, and succeed
beyond the classroom.
Young Innovators Academy is redefining early education by fostering an
innovative mindset in children from infancy to school age. With a curriculum
grounded in the latest brain research, the academy equips young learners
with critical skills, attitudes, and values to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Teachers create hands-on, joy-filled learning environments where children
tackle real-world challenges through creativity and collaboration. Leadership
and staff are dedicated to continuous improvement, ensuring a nurturing
atmosphere that inspires a lifelong love of learning.
Website: https://www.younginnovatorsacademy.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/younginnovatorsacademy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/younginnovatorsacademy/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/YoungInnovatorsAcademy
Marnie Zettler is a passionate advocate for reshaping education to meet the
demands of tomorrow’s workforce. With experience spanning classroom
teaching, childcare administration, and entrepreneurial ventures, she has
dedicated her career to empowering young minds. Marnie believes traditional
education methods are insufficient for preparing children for the future,
emphasizing the need for critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability. Her
work focuses on guiding parents and educators to foster skills that align with
emerging technologies and dynamic career landscapes.
Website: https://marnieforestieri.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marnieforestieri/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnie-forestieri/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marnie_forestieri/