4 Ways to Continue Your Child’s Learning Process During Summer Break
The fantasy of playing in the sun, having no homework, and swimming everyday is no longer countless months away but finally upon students. While the commencement of summer vacation was certainly needed by many school-goers, it’s important to recognize that there are some negatives inherent to letting education go completely out the door.
With the kids no longer in the classroom, nor with assigned homework, the skills they gained this year will inevitably deteriorate — at least some — without any activities to keep those skills in shape. After all, practice makes perfect and a lack of practice makes, well, far from perfect.
But that isn’t to say one can’t practice their skills and maintain all that they learned. We’ve compiled a list of the best ways to keep your child’s knowledge in their brain, and not lost at the bottom of the pool.
Bored? Try board games
Instead of opting for the sheer luck games, encourage ones that involve the players to analyze their move, their opponents’ move, and future moves. Of course, a game like Scrabble would be a shoe-in — centered around words, Scrabble leaves its players eager to improve their vocabulary. Buy some vocabulary flashcards or a few new books to help boost your child’s English skills, and to help them get that first place finish in the next game.
Other games like Pentago, Qwirkle, and the old fan-favorites — Sudoku and Chess — challenge its players to analyze the game, permutations, and really think outside the box. Depending on your child’s age, try opting for ones of these games for family game night.
Cars & the cranium
Going on a road trip or just a short commute to see grandma? Instead of just watching shows and movies, make use of brain teasers, crossword puzzles and the like that your kids can do with each other or independently. Arithmetic games and timed tests are also great for the car — just as long as no one gets carsick!
Technology & teaching
Set aside some time for you child to utilize the internet for educational purposes. From math games to science videos, there is an abundance of learning tools. Tanoshi supports education above all and makes it simple for students to not only maintain their skills but also to advance them. Learn to code apps for kids ages 6+ are included in Tanoshi devices, so your child can get ahead in developing 21st Century STEM skills.
Books are best
Some time every day should be dedicated to reading. Go off a summer reading list, recommended books for you child’s age, or just explore the depths of your local library. Give your child the power to choose their own book — whether they’re picking off a list or a shelf — so they’re more inclined to want to read it.
There is a plethora of ways to keep the mind fresh over summer vacation while still having fun. Maintaining the skillset your child gained during the school year will be best with effort from parents and their children alike.
