Summer learning activities can boost skills, provide new and unique experiences, and strengthen the child-parent bond. The following websites have tons of resources for parents to get inspired for the summer:
The school bell may stop ringing, but summer is a great time for all kinds of learning opportunities for kids. Reading Rockets has packed a bag full of activities for teachers to help families get ready for summer and to launch students to fun, enriching summertime experiences:
- Ideas for active learning
- Ideas for reading fun
- Online activities for families
- Parent tip sheets
Summer Activities for Kids with Special Needs by Karen Wang
This webpage provides suggestions and activities for children with special needs, including those with development disabilities. The site includes activities for each day of the week that will build the child’s skills and confidence.
- Safety Sunday
- Make Something Monday
- Time to Read Tuesday
- What’s Cooking? Wednesday
- Thoughtful Thursday
- Somewhere Fun Friday
- Social Skills Saturday
25 Activities to Keep Kids’ Brains Active in Summer
These activities will keep your child active physically and mentally while reinforcing concepts taught at school. This list includes 25 activities to share and enjoy with their children.
David Suzuki – Connecting Youth with Nature
“The message is clear — kids need nature! And so do parents, grandparents, caregivers and teachers.”
According to a David Suzuki Foundation survey, people who spend time outside when they’re young are 20 per cent more likely to take part in outdoor programs or to explore nature on their own when they’re older. Spending time in nature can:
- Boost immunity, energy levels and creativity
- Increase curiosity and problem solving ability
- Improve physical fitness and coordination
And getting kids into nature will provide some of their best childhood memories.
Exercise for Kids with Physical Disabilities
All children and youth need daily physical activity to keep their bodies and minds healthy.
This article offers exercise ideas for children and youth who use mobility equipment and those with significant mobility limitations.
Backyard gardens, puppet theaters, scrapbooks and crafts are some of the ways to keep your children engaged all summer long.
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