During the summer, most of us spend a lot of time doing things we wouldn’t usually do during the school year. Every single one is a learning opportunity if you take advantage of it! Let’s take a look at a few of the things you can be teaching your kids this summer . . . all of which are just as important as booklearning.
Beach Trips
While at the beach, you can see tides and currents in action. Let your kids dig in the sand and mention how the sand is made up of tiny bits of stone. Have them collect shells and water worn glass that you can study back home. Tide pools offer a wealth of learning opportunities, too. Take pictures and you can look the animals up back home.
Visiting Relatives
Whether you go to visit relatives or they come to see you, summer is usually a favorite time for this. You can use this time to learn a little about the history of your family, family trees and also to reinforce manners.
Road Trips
While in the car, take advantage of this time to play family word games, listen to books on tape and discuss the scenery. You can also let the kids take turns navigating, putting map reading skills to use, and learning the rules of the road. It’s never too early to learn!
What are you doing this summer? How can you turn it into a learning experience for your kids?
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