Untapped Learning

Summer is meant to be fun, but it doesn't have to come at the cost of your child's momentum.

Research shows students can lose academic progress over the summer, especially when routines disappear. The good news is that small, everyday habits can help keep executive function skills active without making summer feel like another semester.

Swipe through for four simple strategies you can start this week.

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The best executive function coaches don't just teach these skills. They practice them.

This week, our coaching team completed an executive function self-assessment and reflected on where they thrive, where they struggle, and what small changes could help them grow.

Because the same skills we help students build every day—planning, organization, flexibility, focus, and self-reflection—are skills we're actively working on too.

One of the biggest lessons? Growth rarely comes from massive overhauls. It comes from small, intentional actions repeated consistently over time.

Students don't need perfect role models. They need coaches who understand the work because they're doing it themselves.

Research consistently shows that many students lose some academic momentum over the summer months. While maintaining academic skills is important, we believe summer success is about much more than avoiding the "summer slide."

Summer provides something students rarely have during the school year: space. Space to develop routines, build self-awareness, strengthen executive functioning skills, pursue meaningful goals, and practice greater independence.

At Untapped, we see some of the biggest growth happen when students have the freedom to challenge themselves in new ways while still receiving the right amount of structure and support.

We asked several Untapped mentors what summer success looks like from their perspective. While each answer was different, they all pointed to the same idea: success isn't about being busy every minute of the day—it's about building the habits, confidence, and skills that carry into the next school year and beyond.

☀️ Looking for support this summer? Visit untappedlearning.com or send us a DM to learn more about our summer coaching programs.