Make this a summer of learning and fun for your children!

Credit to Author: Cheryl Song| Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:20:56 +0000

School is out for the summer, but it does not mean that learning has to stop. Whatever your summer plans are, there are plenty of opportunities for families to incorporate learning while having fun. Connect with your children to assess how they are doing, especially given the impact of the pandemic, and evaluate what they need the most this summer.

Plan social activities
Extra efforts could be required to help children learn how to socialize with their peers, to compensate for the many missed opportunities because of the lockdown. Create plans to interact with other children through playdates or summer camps. Moreover, practice and role play social scenarios with children, so they will be better prepared to deal with real-life social situations.

Cook together
Whether it is family recipes or new Canadian dishes, cooking teaches children an important life skill, in addition to developing a deeper connection to their own roots and new culture and traditions. It is also an excellent opportunity for children to practice their reading skills with recipes.

Create reading habits
Improve your child’s academic skills by helping to develop the habit of daily reading. Make it a family routine that children read and/or be read to every day. Do you have your library card just yet? Visit your local libraries to access a wide array of books, storytime events or summer reading clubs. Consider checking out other online educational resources.

Incorporate physical activities
Exercising is a must as part of children’s summer routine to improve their health. Incorporating physical activities can be as simple as a family walk, an outdoor hike or gardening. Sign them up for swimming, gymnastics or other programs available through your local community centre.

Explore various attractions
Whether you are travelling or staying in town, take the time to learn about the history of the places and people. Visit local museums, farmer’s markets, and other local attractions. Find new bike routes, trails, parks, or picnic spots to enjoy the wonderful weather. Teach them ways to relax. Introduce children to a variety of activities they might find relaxing and help them to reduce stress. From meditating to stargazing or journaling, help children find different strategies they can incorporate into their daily routine to improve their mental health.

Play together
Play is beneficial for people of all ages and can help make connections, enhance learning and reduce stress. There are endless possibilities from playing board games to flying kites; play does not have to be costly but can create wonderful memories. Children learn best when they are having fun. So, make learning fun this summer by spending quality time with your family, trying new things, learning new skills, and making wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.

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