By Thekla Andreou:
Now summer… when the children are at home, is a good opportunity to learn new things! After all, they have plenty of free time! Isn't it a shame to waste their summer just watching TV and dvds, playing videogames, using their mobile phone and surfing the internet? Of course, they will do that too, but always in moderation.
Now summer… what better way than for a family to spend time at sea! Swimming exercises us, the sun rejuvenates us and children socialize knowing and playing with other children! Through fun and activities the family is more attached.
Now in the summer… a child could very well learn to swim, if he does not know! But we should not push it, because many children are afraid of water. We can guide and respect them if they need their time!
Now summer… the child can learn to tie his shoelaces! This will give him joy and more independence!
Now summer… a little kid could go camping! We will explain to him what he will do there and what the rules will be! Without the parents at the camp the child will get to know himself better, will gain sociability, will learn to live with his peers as a team and will have some responsibilities! All this will give him strength and confidence! If a child is not ready and does not want to go, then we must respect it!
Now summer… we can teach our child to make an easy meal! The kids go crazy mixing in the kitchen! Learn how to make a sandwich, a crepe or a pizza! He will be thrilled that we trust him!
Now in the summer… a child can read fairy tales and children's books to his siblings, friends or parents! Through reading in a game style, his ability to read will be developed!
Now summer… there is time for the child to learn numbers or multiplication through educational cards! You can also make the cards together. He can also practice numbers in the foreign language he is learning!
Now in the summer… for the child to practice the speech therapy he did, you can organize word games as well as talk and let them talk! Ask them questions about their day and work out the words they often use but find difficult.
Now in the summer… a child can do crafts and make whatever he wants from any material! Do him a favor and decorate his construction to make him feel proud!
Now the summer… is an opportunity to practice the musical instrument he deals with. Well done to your child, reward him and he will feel satisfied!
Now summer… the child can learn cycling, skaterolls or skateboard! He will take walks, be on the move and exercise!
All this will be useful for him for a lifetime and he will learn it through play and fun!
Now the summer… we will rest, go out a little more, relax and have fun! Those who work in the summer, steal a few moments to cool down and have fun! Opportunity is to deal with our hobbies and interests!
Now summer… enjoy it!
Thekla Andreou