How to Keep Kids Engaged During Summer Break
Every morning you have to wake up to the enormous task of getting your kid ready for school. You get their clothes ready, make and serve breakfast, pack lunch and drop them off at their school – all of this while trying to make it in time for your early morning meeting at work. Then, in the afternoon, you go to their school to pick them up, help them with their projects and homework. Seems like a lot of work, doesn’t it? Wait till their summer vacation comes around and you will thank the universe for the ten months of the year they go to school.
It’s that time of the year again and you’re anxious about how you can keep you kids occupied. Fret not, urSTORE has three tips to ensure you keep your kids engaged this summer holiday.
1. Teach them how to make money.
If your kid is a teenager, have him start a mini car-wash in the neighbourhood. You can give out a one-pager pamphlet around the block or stick them to poles. This way your kid will learn a chore plus appreciate the effort it takes to earn money. If your kid is still young, hire him to perform housekeeping chores. This will not only teach your kid basic life skills like cooking and cleaning but also inculcate values of hard work and productivity. What’s more, as your kid starts to make money, you can train him to spend it wisely. For girls, a lot of times babysitting tends to work out well. Make sure that you know the family she works for and provide her with a cellphone so she is a call away from you. No matter the gender, give your kids equal opportunity and equal push so as to bring out the best of them. Most importantly, let them have a say in how they want to go about earning some cash during their holiday.
2. Create a reading schedule and stick to it.
Just because your kid is on holiday, doesn’t mean they have to switch off their brains for two months straight. Reading is an awesome avenue through which their minds can stay stimulated. It’s a good practice to read books that is outside their school curriculum so that they can get exposed to new material. To make the experience more worthwhile, get your kid interested in foreign books so they can get a peek into other countries and cultures, thereby broadening their horizon. Thanks to digital media, there are many outlets that provide top-notch content on every subject you can think of. Find out what medium your kid enjoys and dive deep into it. Schedule your reading sessions so that you’re sure of how much content is being covered as well as this teaches discipline and consistency.
3. Include sports in your kid’s daily routine.
Just as it’s important to stimulate your kid’s mind so it is vital to keep their bodies in shape. The best way to do this is to play sports they enjoy. Being athletic will teach your kid many essential life skills such as self-discipline, team work, determination and so on. Keeping your kids active is ever-more important due to rising rates of obesity among young kids in North America. Keep physical activities mild at first and as your kid develops stamina, you can increase the intensity. This will be a great opportunity for you and your kid to bond as well as for you to
