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The school session and term are coming to an end, and the kids will return home to their parents to stay for another month or more. It's that time again when parents will shout, feel a bit of stress, and get a small taste of what teachers experience in school.
During the last long vacation, I saw a parent post online begging for schools to resume before the children made her run mad at home. It was quite funny.
And that was just one month! So how about the teachers who spend over three months with these children? 🤣😂 How do they manage without going mad? How do they survive the stress? Truly, teachers are special beings and should be treated as such.
That said, here are a few helpful tips to make the most out of this holiday for your children. They can still learn, have fun, and grow:
🖊️ Create a simple learning routine for them. A holiday does not mean learning should stop. Set aside two to three days in a week for them to learn, at least two hours on each of those days. This will help keep their minds sharp even without the usual school activities. If you are not available, hire a lesson teacher and pay them for their time.
🖊️ Help them learn some skills. You can enroll them in a skill acquisition class. Even at home, teach them basic life skills like cooking, cleaning, and budgeting. Teach the male child how to cook and keep the house clean too, they will definitely need it.
🖊️ Enroll them in a music class to learn any musical instrument of their choice. It is a skill they will always value.
🖊️ Balance all these with rest and recreation. Give them time to rest, take them to the park, or let them watch a movie. Even better, a one-week vacation with them is not a bad idea. You can also go on educational trips to places like museums, zoos, and historical sites. These trips spark curiosity and foster learning. Be sure to moderate their screen time.
🖊️ Include spiritual and moral development. Let them join in morning devotions and talk to them about values such as kindness, respect, gratitude, and responsibility. These help shape their character.
Try these tips and give your children a holiday they will always remember.
