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
of animal you’re looking at (carnivore, omnivore, or herbivore), the climates they live in, and where in the world they come from.
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 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
everything they learned during the school year!
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
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.
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? 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
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!
Ingredients Salmon Croquettes With Dill Sauce
• 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard • 6 sprigs fresh dill, chopped • 2 14.75-oz cans salmon packed in water • 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 large white onion, finely chopped • 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 tbsp salt • 1 tbsp pepper • 2 tbsp olive oil
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Directions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, Dijon mustard, and dill to make the dill sauce. Set aside. 2. Drain the salmon, then remove and discard the bones and skin. In a large bowl, mix the salmon, celery, onion, eggs, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Coat a medium skillet with olive oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. 3. Put a dollop of the dill sauce on top of each patty and serve.
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