With school out for the summer, teachers around East Mississippi are providing tips to students so they can be prepared for the next school year.

Several of the teachers offer tips on retaining information during the summer, while others stress the importance of reading every day.

Southeast Middle School teacher Amanda Jones, who takes her children to the library during the summer, suggested that kids should stay busy, but they should try to find something educational to participate in.

“Don’t just do anything, do some type of learning,” Jones said.

She offered the following tips to parents and students:

• Have a book buddy

• Parents reading with their children

• Go to the library and find a book to read

• Let kids practice typing on the computer

• Practice writing by hand

• Use online flashcards

• Use Instagram to find fun learning activities

Amanda Randall, a second-grade teacher at Enterprise Elementary School, teaches a variety of subjects in her class, and tries to use some of those skills outside the classroom.

• If you can’t find a book, read anything you have around the house, such as cereal boxes

• Go to the library and read newspapers

• Look up science experiments online, such as on Pinterest or other sites.

• Incorporate math with exercise; for example, counting while jumping rope.

Lindi Palmer, a third-grade teacher at St. Patrick Catholic School, offered tips to help students retain what they know over the summer.

• Read with your children at least 30 minutes daily;

• Practice math problems so they will not forget the concepts;

• Visit websites such as GetEpic.com to practice typing.

Edward Abdella, a history teacher at West Lauderdale High School, said Mississippi has a rich and interesting history, and summer can be a good time for students to learn the state.

• Visit the Mississippi Arts +Entertainment Experience, the Civil War Trail, The Natchez Trace and the Civil Rights Trail in Meridian;

• Talk to your children about important times in history;

• Encourage students to read ahead on subjects before the school year, so they know what to expect;

Brittney Pippen, a sixth grade teacher at Northeast Lauderdale Middle School, offered the following STEM tips for students.

• Visit Code.org to practice coding;

• Keep up with what is going on in the world by reading or watchin the news;

• For life science, go outside and learn about the environment;

• Watch watch educational movies on Netflix;

• Don’t just sit around; go outside and do something;

Toni Buchanan, a career technical education teacher at Clarkdale High School, said summer can be a good time for students to prepare for the future and build up their resume. Her tips include:

• Volunteer;

• Get a summer job;

• Visit FFA.org to interview for different jobs.