LEARNING THAT DOESN’T FEEL LIKE SCHOOL
Mentally Stimulating Activities for Summer
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.
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 with 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.
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Justin Shide Employee Highlight:
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Tom, Rachelle, and Alivia with their trusty John Deere tractor
Streator Service Technician
Justin started at KSR in April of 2006 as a service technician at our Streator location, where he still works. He currently resides in Pontiac with his wife, Kara, and their 6-month-old daughter, Emmalyn Rae. Outside of work, Justin enjoys being with family and friends. He loves to spend a day on the lake fishing, and in the winter, loves skiing. Justin says, “Since Emmalyn has been in
Justin, Kara, and Emmelyn Rae
my life, being a father is the only thing I am focused on. Sure, I still love to have a good time here and there, but she has brought me so much happiness like I never knew.” Justin is very hardworking and diligent, and he looks out for the customer’s best interests. His quality of work has customers coming back year after year to have him service their machine. Justin is a great example to younger techs of how to grow and develop their craft. We are very happy and proud to have Justin be a part of the KSR Family!
“The parts and service departments at KSR are unsurpassed! Fixed right the first time through service, with an excellent supply of parts on hand! They have a friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you!” –Tom, Rachelle, and Alivia Tom Fitschen Farms, Washburn, IL
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