Nanny to Mommy

As your kids stay home for the summer holidays, they are bound to miss out on new information and skills. They may end up losing up to a whole semester of reading skills and mathematical skills from their school year. Therefore, it's up to you to ensure that they keep acquiring new skills or at least retain the ones they've received.

If your kids genuinely dislike the school curriculum, they will transfer this resentment and frustration with their school to you. However, making your kids do homework or review flashcards repels them from the whole idea of learning. It would help develop fun and entertaining ways to deconstruct your kids' most challenging subjects subtly. For instance, math learning games can transform the attitude of one of your kids struggling with algebra or fractions.

Furthermore, your learning sessions should involve your children's extensive participation. If they participate in their daily routines, you won't have to worry about focus loss. Sometimes, treating your children with confidence in their judgement asserts their inner drive and competence. The following are some of the ways you can start with:

Instead of using a crossword puzzle, let your kids develop a word game from their imagination. Naturally, the kids will create a game with the bit of knowledge they have about the English language. In the process of playing, you can introduce new words to them. Since they have complete control of the game's rules, they fully engage with the new terms you provide.

There is a guarantee that while creating the game, your kids will learn a lot through research to make a perfect match. In the end, the fun your kids present will most likely be progressive and straightforward. Who knows, as you play the game and build up more vocabulary, the process of learning might coincide with practicality. When your kids realize the usefulness of the subject, it renews their hunger for knowledge in that subject.

As mentioned earlier, when you bring theory to life, learning becomes a practical use rather than a waste of time. Your kids will no longer view school as punishment or an obligation but as a journey of acquiring and practicing knowledge. For instance, a trip to the zoo makes biology a practical subject. On the other hand, history seems pointless until your kids visit the museum and heritage sites.

If you are confused about the places to visit, your kids might have a few ideas. However, when they are too young, a teacher can help you choose the family trips to take. In addition, teachers understand your kid's academic mishaps more than you. Therefore, their advice can guide you throughout the holiday period.

There's no doubt that your kids need concentration training more than anything else, especially when they are young. But, as it turns out, your kids might be brilliant but cannot focus for more than a few minutes. You will realize this after several failed attempts to keep them seated through one session when you try to teach your kids chess.

Surprisingly, it won't take long for your kids to get engrossed in the game. Therefore, get a chessboard and encourage your kids to play. Better yet, let them come with you for the chessboard shopping; this is another way of preparing them for the game. Chess is complex yet straightforward for their young minds; therefore, give them the instructions and watch them figure it out. This effect will soon transfer to their learning process.

Constant isolation from the real world might block or limit your kids' imagination. Contrary to popular belief, telling your child a story is not as impactful as when they see it for themselves. Of course, novels are also important, but they expose them to the world they live in whenever possible. Nothing is more realistic than a public transport service system.

In the subway, your kids meet people from all walks of life. Shocked as they may be, these kids will be excited to get an explanation about the homeless or disabled. This kind of exposure earlier on can sensitize your kids about the different languages, religions, and races. Furthermore, your kids will doubtlessly find meaning in your lessons about life skills, kindness, and compassion after this trip.

The human soul enjoys music; so will your kids. Therefore, the genre of music you use should have a message relevant to children's nature. For example, if they are toddlers, sing songs about kindness, compassion, sharing, and respect. Such songs are available throughout the internet.

Alternatively, encourage your kids to create their music. For example, if your child can't write very well, ask them to write down their favorite song lyrics. This technique will not only be fun for them but educational. In the end, your child realizes that they can write without any challenge. In addition, with this strategy, you can boost your child's confidence. Confidence is what your child needs to overcome all the learning hurdles they face.

Ask your child to make something artistic like a drawing or to decorate a cake. Now, this is the most undetectable learning strategy your kids will love. Indeed, they will be overjoyed to do it. You can take the fun a notch higher by offering a reward to the best art. For instance, the best drawing will hang on your home's art wall.

On the other hand, ask your kids to redesign their favorite superhero's suit. You will be surprised at the number of creative ideas they will generate. Who knows, maybe one of the kids has untapped talent that you could cultivate. It is never too late to encourage and discover your children. Summer is such a perfect time to relearn your kids' preferences and tastes.

You must know the importance of a home-cooked meal. Therefore, please don't hesitate to have a family kitchen day. Have all the kids prepare different ingredients for pastries or salad. Because, fortunately, learning encompasses all the skills a person possesses, and your kids need as many skills as possible.

Of course, there is no perfect way to learn math other than through measurements of ingredients. Meanwhile, your young ones can learn about subtraction and addition in the kitchen. Additionally, sharpen their reading skills by asking them to read the recipes. If that is not enough, they can also write down the grocery list you dictate to hone their writing skills.

Of course, your children might fight their reading schedule if it involves many complex words and phrases that they already dread. However, get the kids to read whichever way possible, including magazines and comic books. Occasionally, the most unlikely motivations can push your child to learn.

For example, if your kids are fanatics of comics, their fandom can inspire them to read comic books and gain skills they wouldn't have otherwise. Similarly, if a child has shown interest in fashion, a copy of a teen magazine can capture their attention. Ultimately, your children will develop a reading habit and probably cross over to other topics.

Just like cooking, construction teaches your kids to write, read and calculate. Please do not make the mistake of reserving construction games for boys alone. Your girls need to learn these skills as much as their brothers. Exposure will be the only sure way to discover your children's interests. For instance, if you restrain your girls from building, their chances of considering a career in construction will be slim to none because of lack of exposure.

Undeniably, gardening will create resilience and discipline in your kids' minds. Such life skills can propel them in life and during adulthood. A garden is also a way for your children to learn about germination and environmental sustainability. You will have to simplify these complicated topics, without a doubt, but it's a learning experience.

If you are very sneaky, you can effortlessly include the roster for watering the plants. Your children can write the schedules and even do some mathematical calculations and measurements for the water and fertilizer. Since your goal is to make every activity a learning session, take any chance you get.

So, make an effort to limit your children's inessential screen time. Instead, involve them in all activities throughout the day. In addition, assign them house chores since they will need these skills sometime in the future. Your kids will only turn out to be responsible if you actively propel their skill learning process.

Remember, no skill is negligible; your kids need to know how to make themselves a complete meal if they are old enough not to burn the house down. If they are too young, start with the safety precautions as you progress towards active cooking.

It may come as a surprise to you, but the measurements used around the home can stimulate your child's mind and accelerate their excellence in math. Sometimes, they don’t understand the usefulness of their education, so if you show them, they may pay more attention in class.