Barrios & Virguez JULY 2018

Every summer, parents across the country have to deal with the same delicate problem. They want to make sure their kids continue to learn without feeling like they’re being assigned tasks. After all, summer homework is every child’s worst nightmare. Luckily, you don’t have to rely on math problems and book reports to keep your child’s development from taking a two-month vacation. Here are a few mentally stimulating activities that are as educational as they are fun. FOR LITTLE ONES: HOMEMADE BUBBLES Bubbles fascinate young children, so why not spend a day making your own solution and experimenting by blowing different types of bubbles? The formula is simple: 1 part dish soap (Dawn or Joy work best) to 10 parts water. Optionally, you can also include 1/4 part glycerin. The process of making the solution will teach ratios, and finding creative ways to blow bubbles fosters problem-solving skills and creative thinking. FOR TEENAGERS: FAMILY DINNER PARTY Cooking teaches so many important skills: math, science, nutrition, concentration, cultural understanding, following directions, creativity, time management, and more. Even better, it doesn’t feel like learning; it feels like fun. Encourage your older children to take the reins for preparing regular meals throughout the summer. You can pick guiding themes, like “a trip to Mexico” or “pasta party,” but let them choose the recipes and prep the meals on their own. FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY: AN EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP Field trips always inspire excitement in students, and you’ll find the same goes for your family members. You can tailor your destination to the interests of your kids for maximum engagement. If you have a family of art lovers, head to a museum for some inspiration and discussion. Kids who prefer the outdoors will enjoy a nature walk or hike. You can bring along a field guide to identify flora and fauna. These trips may not pack the thrill of a water park, but they’re fun in an entirely different way. LEARNING THAT DOESN’T FEEL LIKE SCHOOL MENTALLY STIMULATING ACTIVITIES FOR SUMMER

Every four summers, we look forward to watching international talent meet in one place to play the beautiful game of soccer. When the whistle blows, it all comes down to the turf, 22 players, two goals, and one ball. The 2018 World Cup is underway in Russia, and while we have a couple weeks to go before the final match, we’ve already seen some impressive plays made by up-and-coming soccer stars. In an exciting upstart, Mexico defeated the seemingly unshakeable German team in the first match of the World Cup. Mexico’s Hirving Lozano, the leading forward, scored toward the end of the first half to thunderous applause by Mexican fans, and that 1–0 score held through the second half. Lozano has been showing promise since debuting with Mexico’s first division at 18. During his club season with PSV Eindhoven, he scored 17 goals in just 29 games. The loss leaves Germany in a precarious position, having to win their next game to continue on to the next round. It’s the country’s first defeat in the opening game since 1982. To the horror of Messi fans, Croatia beat Argentina 3–0 during the Group D game. The game stayed scoreless until the second half, when in minute 62, Croatia came in with a goal and followed quickly with two more. As with Germany, the loss leaves Argentina’s rank in the 2018 World Cup uncertain. World Cup 2018 WHO’S TAKING HOME THE CUP?

Spain beat Iran in a 1–0 match, as France did with Peru. The Australians and Danes met in the middle with a 1–1 score to end their match.

You can find more results and catch free game recaps at fifa.com. There you’ll also find the Fan Zone, where you can make your own game predictions and see pictures that other fans have posted. Enjoy the game!

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