The summer is here! It’s time for scholars to enjoy the warm weather, let loose and have some fun. Scholars are ready to close their books and put the school year behind them, but that may not be the best choice. For many scholars, two months can be a long time to go without learning. Some scholars can actually lose what they learned from the previous year, also known as the “summer slide.”
While it’s important for children to enjoy their summer break, it’s just as crucial that they stay engaged during their time off. Here are a few suggestions to help scholars continue learning and practicing their skills while having fun during the summer:
Keep a Journal
Ask your scholars to keep a daily journal of all their exciting summer activities! Journaling is a fun way to help children practice their reading, writing, and penmanship skills. Help them choose, or even decorate, a journal to use throughout the summer. Encourage them to reflect and write about their daily experiences or personal thoughts. Get creative! Journals are a great way for scholars to use their imaginations and express themselves.
Explore the Outdoors
Summer is the perfect time for scholars to explore the great outdoors with a chaperone. Consider taking your scholars on a hike in a nearby forest, field or park. Use a book or guide to help them identify different plants, trees, flowers and animals. It’s the perfect time to talk about the environment, ecosystems. Let them enjoy the many sights, smells and textures that nature has to offer and turn the hike into a wonderful learning experience.
Volunteer
Volunteering is a special way for scholars to spend their time off. There are so many different ways for children of all ages to volunteer in their community. Consider helping your scholars find local volunteering opportunities and encourage them to get involved. Volunteering can help them learn about their community, and develop critical leadership and teamwork skills. While volunteering, scholars have the opportunity to explore a variety of industries such as healthcare, politics, finance, education and much more. During the regular school year, scholars have busy schedules, but during the summer they have more time to develop a hobby or learn important career skills through volunteering.
Craft Time
Art projects are a really fun way for children to stay engaged over the summer. Each week, schedule a few times for your scholars to create a variety of art projects. Coloring and painting are fun activities, but also consider incorporating other styles such as clay modeling or jewelry making. Use books and other resources to help them to learn about famous artists and embrace different art styles. They can even enter local art galleries or competitions.
Stay Connected with CCS
Participate in our Firebird Photo Contest this summer! All scholars are encouraged to enter the fun contest for a chance to win special prizes. To enter, scholars simply print out the CCS school mascot, decorate it, and give it a name. Now for the fun part – scholars should bring their decorated mascot along with them during their summer adventures. Then, take pictures with the mascot and share those pictures with CCS on social media! Visit ParentSquare for more details. Finally, all scholars, and their families and friends, are encouraged to stay connect with CCS over the summer through social media. Follow CCS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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