Keep Your Children’s Minds Active During Break
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Holiday break is a great time for your children to relax and enjoy time off from school. However, just because they are out of school doesn’t mean they cannot participate in educational activities. There are a variety of ways to keep your children’s minds active during break so they can return to school relaxed and ready to learn again.
Because it is December, we are more than likely going to have extremely cold weather during the holiday break. Some indoor activities for your child to do without leaving the house include: reading a book, playing board games, doing puzzles, or engaging them in a discussion after a family movie night. All of these activities are easy to do and your child might not even realize they are still learning. Encouraging them to read a book they don’t have time to read in school, or getting them a puzzle of their favorite character are ways to make these activities more fun for them.
Other activities outside the home include going to museums or holiday shows. When I was growing up, my family had a tradition of seeing a movie playing at the Mugar Omni Theater at the Museum of Science. It was something I always looked forward to, and the movies are always educational. This year, they are featuring movies on the Galapagos Islands, Pandas in China, and Maya culture and history. The New England Aquarium is another fun family trip to take, and children will love the interactive exhibits while learning the entire time. A Boston Pops show is a way to get festive for the holiday season, and they even offer an 11 a.m. matinee show that allows any child under two to get in for free. While these trips can be expensive, there are ways to get discounts. For example, if you have a Metro Boston Library Network card, you can use their online system to reserve passes for a full day! Search online for more discounts and special offers and take your family on a trip they won’t soon forget.
Your child is probably hoping for some more snow during their break so that they can play in it with friends. Encourage them to interact with their peers and even play sports to get them working as a team. We know that it is important for you and your child to rest and enjoy family time during this holiday break, but it doesn’t hurt to have them participate in some educational activities along the way. We wish you a safe, relaxing and educational holiday break!
See the links below for more suggestions:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tiffany-cooper-gueye/holiday-activities-for-kids_b_798541.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/amy-leask/kids-and-holidays_b_4454445.html