Summer Transition Tips
1. Missing My Teacher - Reassure your child she can still see her
next year (assuming they are not moving to a new school), she's just
down a different hallway. Maybe your teacher would be open to allowing
your child to email her over the summer to keep in touch.
2. Missing My Friends - Just because school is out doesn't mean you can't still see your friends. Set up play dates for your children so they can keep in touch with their pals. If they're old enough to text or face time each other, they can keep up with each other that way too.
3. Where are We Going? - Having a 3 month block of time without structure gives some children anxiety. If you're taking a summer vacation, be sure to inform your child when and where. If they'll be attending summer camps make sure they know where and when.
If you haven't planned your summer vacation yet, involve your child in the planning. If they're old enough, have them help research things to do in the area.
4. When are going there? - Along with #3 above, some children get apprehensive and need to know plans. Get or print out a calendar and mark off the dates for vacations, camps or anything else that you will plan. This also helps for kids with busy schedules and older kids that make their own plans so they can see the dates that are blocked off.
5. What are We Doing? - Even if your child doesn't get anxious over summer, they may still want to have a plan. This is especially good for bored kids! Have a backup plan, moms. Keep a list of things to do when they get bored. If your child likes more structure, write it on the calendar. Example - Monday is arts & crafts day, Tuesday is bike riding day, Wednesday is pool day, etc.
6. I'll Get Behind in School - Some children take school very seriously and are concerned they'll get behind during summer. There are many tips out there to avoid the "summer slide." Oftentimes teachers send home worksheets for summer. If so, use these. Or maybe your school website lists some ideas. Check out books from your local library to keep up reading skills. Take every opportunity that you can to use math.
We hope this helps you and your children ease that summer transition.
2. Missing My Friends - Just because school is out doesn't mean you can't still see your friends. Set up play dates for your children so they can keep in touch with their pals. If they're old enough to text or face time each other, they can keep up with each other that way too.
3. Where are We Going? - Having a 3 month block of time without structure gives some children anxiety. If you're taking a summer vacation, be sure to inform your child when and where. If they'll be attending summer camps make sure they know where and when.
If you haven't planned your summer vacation yet, involve your child in the planning. If they're old enough, have them help research things to do in the area.
4. When are going there? - Along with #3 above, some children get apprehensive and need to know plans. Get or print out a calendar and mark off the dates for vacations, camps or anything else that you will plan. This also helps for kids with busy schedules and older kids that make their own plans so they can see the dates that are blocked off.
5. What are We Doing? - Even if your child doesn't get anxious over summer, they may still want to have a plan. This is especially good for bored kids! Have a backup plan, moms. Keep a list of things to do when they get bored. If your child likes more structure, write it on the calendar. Example - Monday is arts & crafts day, Tuesday is bike riding day, Wednesday is pool day, etc.
6. I'll Get Behind in School - Some children take school very seriously and are concerned they'll get behind during summer. There are many tips out there to avoid the "summer slide." Oftentimes teachers send home worksheets for summer. If so, use these. Or maybe your school website lists some ideas. Check out books from your local library to keep up reading skills. Take every opportunity that you can to use math.
We hope this helps you and your children ease that summer transition.
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