Summer break is upon us! Are your kids excited to have a break from their daily school routine? Summer break gives kids and parents a sense of relief and excitement to have another year of school finished. It also gives kids a lot more free time. Summer is usually a bit more low-key, but giving kids some structure will keep the whole family happy.
The key to a great summer is to find the right balance of free-time and structure that works best for your family. Here are some easy ways to build structure into the summer months.
Set a routine to each day. If each day has a familiar framework, you will hear less, “I’m bored”, coming from your kids. Keep a family calendar so your kids an see what events are planned. Find a balance that includes:
Chores. One strategy is to keep a white board of daily chores. Let the kids help create the list.
Exercise and Activity. Encourage kids to brain storm a bucket list of fun activities that keep them moving. Plan to do one each day! Go to the pool. Take a walk. Go on a bike ride. See how many area parks you can visit over the summer . . .
Reading and Learning. Exercising the brain is important too! Read— visit your local library. Try a logic puzzle. Practice math facts. Draw. Make music. The opportunities are endless!
Make this summer successful right from the start. Give your kids a bit of structure to their days and provide them with fun and engaging activities. You can help your kids stay sharp over the summer months.
Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center has locations in the Iowa City, IA area and Des Moines, IA area. We provide individual speech-language therapy and tutoring programs. At Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center our passion is to help kids achieve effective communication skills and gain academic success. Contact us for more information on how we can help your child succeed.
info@enrichmenttherapies.com
740 Community Drive, Unit A
North Liberty, IA 52317
319-626-2553
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5530 West Pkwy, Suite 300
Johnston, IA 50131
515-419-4270
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