RING THE BELL — SCHOOL’S OUT! How to Keep Children Engaged Over Summer Break
Your kids are probably looking forward to sleeping in, staying up past their bedtime, and having no homework or tests now that school’s out for summer. This seasonal break is an excellent time for your children to decompress and rest until the next school year, but it’s also imperative that they don’t forget everything they learned during the school year!
You can also attend educational activities at the zoo or go online and print out various worksheets for your children to complete. TAKE A NATURE WALK. You can incorporate Mother Nature into your activities by taking nature walks. Not only can your children release their energy by running, walking, or hiking a trail, but they can also learn more about their environment. You
According to the U.S. Department of Education, during the summer, many students lose some of their academic skills because they aren’t using them. After all, what kid wants to study when they can play outside? But when kids don’t engage in the skills they learned at school, they are more likely to struggle once they go back. So, how can you make learning over the summer fun and educational?
and your child can identify trees and flowers during your walk and figure out why insects, birds, or bees gravitate toward particular plants. Dozens of rocks and gems are also lying on the Earth’s surface, and your children can also attempt to identify these pieces and learn how rocks break down to create sand or dirt.
DO DIY EXPERIMENTS. Head to your local crafts store or supermarket or go online to find premade science project kits that are fun for the whole family! These kits come with everything you need to conduct all kinds of experiments, like making crystals or observing cells and germs under a microscope. For children who love hands-on activities, these kits are a great option!
TRAVEL TO THE ZOO. Many children love seeing various animals in their habitats, interacting with zookeepers, and running around the playground. You can make your family’s trip to the zoo educational by asking your children questions about what kind of animal you’re looking at (carnivore, omnivore, or herbivore), the climates they live in, and where in the world they come from. MUSIC IN THE PARK RETURNS ON JULY 30 JOIN OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! Minnesota School of Music is excited to celebrate our 10th anniversary this year. MnSOM began in July 2013 with Mr. Nehring teaching guitar lessons to children and dreaming of something bigger. We’re so proud of what we’ve achieved and all the students we’ve taught over the last decade. We think there’s no better way to mark this milestone than with a student recital exhibiting our students’ continuous hard work. Music in the Park will return on July 30 to celebrate MnSOM’s history and what all the kids enrolled in the school have accomplished. We’ll gather outdoors at the picnic pavilion at Tom Ryan Park from 12–4 p.m. for activities, good company, and musical performances from students and faculty. We also have some other surprises in the works and expect it to be a day of quintessential summer fun.
Music in the Park is our way of celebrating our musicians and all their hard work. We really enjoy providing a fun way for our community to gather and have a great time in the summer. Bring your lawn chairs, sunscreen, and a picnic lunch — then be ready for a day filled with fun. WHEN: Sunday, July 30, 12–4 p.m. WHERE: Tom Ryan Park, 10802 Town Square Dr. NE, Blaine, MN 55449 WHO: All MnSOM students and parents
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