5 Reasons the Kids Should Be Making Thanksgiving Dinner
Cooking with our kids is a great way to spend time together, while involved in purposeful activity. But there’s much more that happens when we invite our kids to engage in the kitchen.
Activities
Let’s Admit It… We All Need Some Screen Time
As the weather cools off and the daylight starts to disappear, the kids are going to be spending more time indoors. That usually means more screen time. Tablets and phones can be utilized as valuable teaching tools for children, and their mobility means they can go anywhere a child does. Amidst some of the the silly, useless apps out there are some that can make the difference in your child’s learning and vocabulary development. Here are our top iPad app picks for elementary school learning by grade:
Learning on the Go
From doctor’s appointments for school physicals, waiting in line at amusement parks or riding in the car on road trips, waiting is everywhere this summer. Use the down time to stop summer brain drain.
Provide Drawing Opportunities
Drawing is a great way to get creative juices flowing for your kiddos this summer. Not only is it good for boosting creativity, but it is a great way for them to document what happens throughout the summer.
Foster Creative Play
Summer is all about creative play and finding ways to continue learning while still having lots of fun and being exposed to new and interesting things. Here are some ideas to get the kids started in their creative adventures where the limits are boundless.
Stars and Stripes Forever!
Happy birthday U.S.A.! Learn to draw a star and decorate for your Fourth of July party. After drawing 50 stars for the American flag, your kid will be a pro.
Make Math Visual
To stop the summer math drain, it’s important that our visual learners stay fluent on basic math facts and operations. Take a look at your child’s school papers, so you know what they’ve been working on and what they need to practice.
Creativity Leads to Learning
The summer schedule is built for art. Whether you are fortunate enough to be able to be home with your kids all summer or not, these art activities can be done in just a few minutes everyday. What are you waiting for, get creative!?!
STEM Apps for Summer Learning
Apps are a great way to get your visual learners engaged in subjects that can be a little challenging at school. Many of these apps are designed to help them think creatively and innovate, skills in which they excel.
33 Activities for Your Summer Bucket List!
For right brain kids, summer break is especially significant because many of them have spent the school year feeling stifled, misunderstood and not good enough. Summer is the perfect time to get them outside moving around and creating to fill their right brain needs.
