📱 Best Platforms
Nextdoor, Facebook Groups, Wyzant
📖 The Hustle
Run a summer bridge program to prevent the summer slide — when kids lose academic skills over break. Offer 6-week programs in math and reading for elementary students. Meet twice a week in a small group of 3-4 kids. Charge $150-200 per child for the full program. Parents love structured summer learning that keeps kids sharp for fall.
🚀 First Step
Design a 6-week summer curriculum outline with weekly themes, then post it in local parent groups two months before summer break starts.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Keep it to 45-minute sessions — young kids lose focus after that
- Include a fun hands-on activity each session so it does not feel like school
- Collect payment upfront for the full 6 weeks to reduce no-shows
🛠 Tools & Resources: Nextdoor, Facebook Groups, Wyzant, Teachers Pay Teachers, Canva