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14 Nov Engaging Kids in Learning during holidays

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We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday planned! If you are looking for ways to keep your children active, entertained, and learning during the long break, we have compiled a few fun and educational ideas involving writing, math, and games.
 
Simple writing fun exercises:
 
One excellent way to build family connections and encourage writing is to have your child interview a family member who is attending your Thanksgiving gathering. They can ask questions about:
 
– Their birthplace and school.
– How they met their spouse (grandma, grandpa, aunt, or uncle).
– An interesting place they worked or a unique experience they have had.
– A valuable life lesson they have learned.
 
Help your child brainstorm questions and have the person they are interviewing assist with spelling any unfamiliar words. This story can then be read aloud at the dinner table.
 
For a simpler exercise, have your children write one paragraph each day on the topic, “What am I thankful for today?” Older or more enthusiastic writers could try a challenging exercise like researching an aspect of the holiday or writing about what they are most thankful for this fall.
 
Keeping Math in the Equation
 
Keep your kids engaged in math by involving them in preparing the Thanksgiving meal or helping with the shopping.
 
– In the kitchen: Have them help measure out ingredients.
– Setting the table: Ask younger children to count the number of guests and set out the corresponding number of placemats, chairs, and silverware.
– Shopping: They can count out change, or they can practice their ALOHA counting methods by totaling the cost of the items you put in the cart from each aisle. Jot the totals down, add them up, and see how close their estimate is to the final amount at the cash register.
 
For Both Math and Reading/Writing Try Games
 
Games are a great way to reinforce both math and literacy skills:
 
– Play math puzzles, word games, Junior crossword puzzles, or Mad Libs.
– Try a family game of Scrabble (or Junior Scrabble) and divide into teams.
– Search for and download educational math and reading apps to their tablets or phones.
 
One Last Thanksgiving Tip
 
Try to keep your children on a sleep schedule similar to their usual routine. Studies suggest that sleeping late on weekends can disrupt sleep cycles, potentially having short and long-term effects.
 
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday!
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