"Helping children grow through learning!"
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"Helping children grow through learning!"
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Happy Summer!
School’s out! The children are happy, and so are the teachers. We all look forward to a stretch of time with no schoolwork to do. For a while we can enjoy the feeling of freedom, but soon reality will set in. Most children really cannot afford more than two months of watching TV or playing video games. Skills learned in school will be forgotten if they are not used. That is why a lot of time is spent in review every fall. It does not have to be that way! Many children go to summer camp while parents work. Others are home. Learning activities can fit into either schedule. Many families travel during the summer. Travel provides opportunities for learning history, geography, and more. Be on the lookout for "mini-lessons" while you are on the road. Does your child know where you are and where you are going? Young children have the chance to learn about cities and states and compass directions. Older children can learn to read maps and calculate mileage and driving time. Are we there yet? Car travel games can be fun. Who can find the most states on license plates? Play an alphabet game with roadway signs and billboards. Practice memorizing states and capitals. "Hangman" can also be played in the car. Commercially prepared travel games and trivia games are available. While at home, try not to let your child become a couch potato. What sports activities are accessible? Get out and go to museums and nature areas near you. There is history and science all around. Have your own field trips! Check your local newspaper for information about special events. After a time, boredom may set in. Children may begin craft projects or science experiments and building projects. These may be homemade or one of the many excellent kits that can be purchased. Does your child have a hobby? This is a good time to begin or add to a collection.
Have a great summer! |
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