Not all countries have this extended summer vacation but view education as a year-round pursuit. Some American parents are beginning to wonder if long school breaks are the best use of time. Many educators witness how some students need to spend the first weeks of school relearning what they forgot over summer vacation.
So what to do with the days before school takes up besides shopping for clothes and school supplies? Encourage play, curiosity, imagination, and creativity. Provide experiences with other people and places. Have children volunteer or get a part-time job to help with expenses and get a taste of the adult world. Promote reading and writing. Get prepared for the school schedule, going to bed and waking up earlier and eating a good breakfast.
We all need a break from the stress and routine of our typical schedules. Finish the summer vacation ready to go back to school and work, refreshed to continue developing our minds and talents.
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