RUSSELL INSTITUTION OF LEARNING

FAMILY LEARNING POD

Building a community where families are strengthened in their faith, discover their God-given purpose, and grow together in wisdom and grace through shared, Biblically-grounded educational experiences.
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Don't Let May Slip Away

It's easy to treat May like a countdown.

But what if we saw it differently?

🏁 Strengthening the Finish! 🏁

May is the bridge between who your child has been this school year...and who they can become next year.

Students often feel tired, distracted, or unmotivated right now - but this is where guidance matters most.

Support them by:

  • Breaking work into smaller wins - One assignment at a time builds momentum.

  • Checking in daily (not hovering) - A simple "How can I help today?" goes a long way.

  • Maintaining healthy routines - Sleep, nutrition, and structure still matter.

  • Ending with purpose - Help them see that finishing well builds confidence.

😎 🏖️ Rethink Summer 🏖️😎

Summer shouldn't feel like a rigid classroom...but it also shouldn't erase progress.

Instead, think "experiential learning."

  • Turn outings into learning moments - Travel, parks, even errands can include discussion and discovery

  • Encourage creativity - Writing, drawing, designing, building

  • Develop life skills - Cooking, planning, organizing

  • Stay socially engaged - Learning thrives in connection

    These small moments protect against the "summer slide" without overwhelming your child.

Families of Students in Grades 5 - 9

You don't have to navigate this season alone.

Russell Institution Of Learning is offering:

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Family support including Parent Coaching, Student Tutoring, and Family Bible Lessons.

⚠️ Limited to 10 families in this cycle. Spots will be limited so families receive the support they deserve.

🆓 FREE Application and FREE Discovery Call

📞 Visit the RIOL website → Click CONTACT → Schedule a Discovery Call.

📣 If not your family, someone you know is looking for the support provided by the Family Learning Pod program. Share this with them.
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🌱 When families are supported and communities work together, children grow into confident, capable learners. 🌱

With God's Richest Blessings,

Dr. Jan Ware Russell, PhD (nee Ferryman)

United States Non-Profit: 509(a)(2) EIN 33-2623583

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Our email address is: DrJan@russellinstitutionoflearning.org

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Don't Let May Slip Away

May 20, 2026