End of school year check-list
There is no doubt that the end of the school year can be a busy time for you and your children.
Here are some tips to help your child transition easily into the summer months with a great attitude and less anxiety.
1. Keep it simple! As tempting as it may be, don’t overbook your schedules. With end of year concerts, ceremonies, final exams and special school events on top of the daily workload, your child has plenty to do. Be sure to think twice before adding any other extracurricular activities.
2. Keep them in touch! If you child is worried that they won’t be able to see or hear from their friends during the summer months, encourage your child to collect their friends phone numbers, address and email address to ensure that they can stay in contact.
3. Talk with your child about what they want to do in the summer. Do they want to attend a camp, look for a job or perhaps participate in a recreation program. The key is to keep a good balance of relaxing activities and stimulating ones.
4. Most Important – relax and enjoy the change of season! Work to build in family time and do things outdoors. Why not take advantage of those homework-free evenings and designate a family fun night! This is a great way to touch base with our children!
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