5 Tips for Continuing Your Children's Learning This Summer at Home

Most children are already looking forward to summer vacation because, as the word ‘vacation’ implies, it’s the time of the year where they get to play and have fun. When there’s school, learning certainly is their top priority, however it doesn’t have to change drastically just because summer’s on its way. In fact, the key to continuous learning—irregardless of the season—is developing the perception of ‘fun’ through reading and writing programs. Once they perceive learning as a fun activity, they’ll never settle for anything else. Here, you’ll find the best tips to ensure your children’s learning never stops even though it’s summer:

1.       Be a role model.

Your children look up to you even if they don’t tell you this is the case. If you want them to nurture reading and writing for instance, show your interest in a similar program as well. It’s important to be observant of your own actions and to express your affinity with learning whilst at home. After all, it’s you who leads the way whilst they follow.

2.       Invest in quality education—both fun and interactive.

Right now, we’re focusing on home-based learning which gives you better opportunity to bond with your children as well as guide them throughout the whole learning process. Let’s say, reading and writing are your main priorities for the children.

Wouldn’t scrabble be an ideal board game? It’s fun because the game allows your children’s creativity to shine, whereas having yourself or other children to play makes it interactive. What’s more, it presents quality education as it has high potential to enhance your children’s spelling and vocabulary. These two are both crucial for your children’s ability to read and write.

3.       Compliment your children’s achievements.

No matter how big or small their efforts were, your children deserve to be recognised for it. See the good in what they’ve done and mention the areas where they can improve or—if your children are feeling down at the moment—give them your positive feedback right away. The act of giving positive feedback or reinforcements will work wonders. These things can:

●        Encourage your children to try again and never give up.

●        Help them carry on even if the program for kids have become more challenging.

●        Decrease their physical and mental stress—these will depend on the type of activity.

●        Boost their emotional health.

●        Increase their self-esteem.

4.       Be present whilst they’re learning.

The children have yet to be completely aware of the difference between right and wrong. However, you can start developing their awareness and bringing these things to their consciousness. Call their attention in case they do or mention something incorrectly, and immediately help them understand the correct one. Being physically present whilst they read and write can foster a strong bond between you two and create a great learning experience.

5.       Support your children’s reading interests.

Inspire your child to grab a book and read. It can literally be about anything under the sun. If your children is interested in music, acquire books that discuss music genres, famous artists, or even a specific instrument they find amusing. If your children is into sports, acquire the latest magazines or published books about the sport they’re inquisitive about. Doing this might even inspire them to do gain a hands-on experience with music or sports.

It’s important to spend time with them whilst they’re still young. Because by the time they grow older, they’ll want to spend more time with their friends and make plans of their own. What better way to spend time with than by learning together? That’s right, you’ll also learn things from them as they do so with you. Plan your children’s summer learning adventure now!