KEEP KIDS BUSY IN THE SUMMER
Summer vacation is long-awaited break for most kids. During summer vacation, parents can choose from an array of local summer camps and activities to keep children engaged and active. Summer vacation may actually become quite boring after the first week. Summer activities for kids give impacts to the development of child ability. Summer camps offer a nurturing environment and help the kids in developing their pro-social behavior. The biggest plus of camp is that camps help young people discover and explore their talents, interests, and values.
Research shows that students’learning often start to slide during summer vacation. Summer camp gives the young people an opportunity to experience and satisfy their need for physical activity. Engage your kids to different summer activities like music and arts, sports, martial arts, science and exploration. Musical training has been shown to help children develop greater cognitive skills, achieve higher grades in school and boost creativity. Martial arts teach children about self-defense and self-discipline.
Children who are involved in sports develop health in many ways and participation in sports is associated with a range of documented physical, emotional, social, educational, and other benefits that can last into adulthood. Sports can positively affect aspects of personal development among young people such as self-esteem and leadership. Science is part of our daily life and help the kids understand the world around them. Curiosity is natural to many kids, science fuels the curiosity among kids.
Parents want the best opportunities for their children and they want them to have whatever it takes to be happy and successful. There are many ways that you can provide positive activities for your kids during the summer. Summer activities give children opportunities to learn to work together, make choices and take responsibilities. Summertime can be the ideal time to energize your kids and help them develop many essential skills that can be useful in enriching kid’s perception of the world.
— oOo— The author is Teacher II at Mitla Elementary School