To do’s for Summer Vacation
Summer vacation is here.
Parents make them busy searching for suitable camp for the kids.
Almost 2 months break (3 months in some countries)
Art, theatre, Football, basketball, robotics, dance, nature walk, cooking, painting… so many options available.
Interested parents include the following also in the list:
1. Let my kid this time learns to wash her plate.
A 12 yr girl last time shocked me when I asked her to put the plate in the sink by saying ‘Oh sorry aunt. I did not know this is my duty. In my house, either maid or mom does it.’
2. Let my kid, every morning learns to fold her bedsheets and arrange the pillow and bed.
3. During this 2 months period, my kid learns to eat what I cook instead of what she likes to eat.
4. Let my kid, gather her friends, going for an evening walk, introduce themselves to neighbors.
5. My kid, along with her friends make lemonade after their outdoor play.
6. She has 2 cousins at hometown. When she is going to visit them, she is taking only one set of toys, not 3 sets. This time she learns how to share.
7. Instead of going to big cinema halls, gather friends, make a screen in the terrace, hire a projector and watch a movie. We did this last time. Awesome experience.
8. My kid is going to stay with grandparents, uncles and aunts without parents for at least a week. Kids are ready to explore. Only parents’ fear blocks them. Without showing them options parents decide kids can’t or don’t stay without them.
9. Let kids make a dollhouse out of cardboard.
10. Let kids make kitchen utensils out of real clay. You never believe the creativity of the kids when you leave them to do on their own.
11. Let them get sick and recover. Can’t we wait? It’s only vacation. At least now we can let their immunity work.
12. Let them wake up without alarm, let them go bed after a tiring play.
Parents whoever have the options please leave the kids at grandparents place. They will take better care than us.
There is life beyond maths, language, science, art, craft, robotics, handwriting, Olympiads etc..
Waking them up again in the morning, getting them dressed for some classes, making them sit and do activities again, please remember NOT ALL CLASSROOMS HAVE 4 WALLS.
Summer vacation is not only for kids, it’s for parents who can take time to recharge themselves for the next academic year, take care of their health and mind. And for grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins who are eagerly waiting for these kids to come.
