Tips for parents to keep students engaged in summer vacations
As summer approaches, the excitement among kids is palpable. It’s a time for carefree days and endless possibilities. But as parents, we want to ensure that this fun-filled season also offers opportunities to their children for learning and growth. Following are few tips to keep the children engaged during summer vacation.
- Bookworms Paradise: Introduce your child to a world of imagination with books. Whether it is being cozy with a bedtime story or joining a local book club, reading can ignite a lifelong passion for learning. Encourage your child’s reading habit with library visits and joining book clubs.
- Active Adventures: Encourage outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, or biking. Not only are these physically beneficial, but they also foster a love for nature and exploration. Activities like gardening also help the children to get connected to the nature and learn the process of growth.
- Creative Expression: Let your child’s imagination soar through art, music, or dance. These activities can boost creativity, problem-solving skills, and self-expression. These activities also help in developing the child’s fine as well as the gross motor skills.
- Culinary Explorers: Cooking and baking are fantastic ways to learn about nutrition, science, and math. Encourage your child to enjoy fireless cooking by involving them in simple kitchen chores like sandwich making, ‘bhel’ making, lime juice preparation, ‘chaat’ recipes and so on. It is a fun and practical skill that can last a lifetime, making your child independent.
- Educational Escapes: Visit museums, historical sites or monuments, or science centres along with your children to spark curiosity in their minds. It helps them to learn about different cultures and historical events in a playful way.
- Community Connections: Volunteering or participating in local events can instil a sense of civic responsibility and empathy among children. They can participate in cultural events organized for festivals or clean-up drives.
- Tech with a Twist: Children can be allowed to use educational apps or watch documentaries to make learning interactive and engaging. They can also enrol themselves in an online course to learn a new skill. Children can learn a foreign language to enhance their language skills.
By incorporating these activities into your child’s summer routine, you can create a memorable and enriching experience that will benefit them for years to come.
Remember, the key is to find a balance between structured learning and unstructured play. Let your child’s interests guide their summer adventures!
Mrs Aruna Bengari
Assistant Teacher
