When the Holidays Lose Their Easygoing Rhythm

When the Holidays Lose Their Easygoing Rhythm

When the days of the holidays melt away in front of screens, parents may be looking for meaningful activities that encourage both independence and teamwork.

Long days off aren’t always peaceful. Sometimes children get bored, squabbles break out, and parents feel they have to keep coming up with things to do. Simple activities that don’t involve textbooks can help: cooking together, building a fort, or going on a treasure hunt. Children learn to reach agreements, see tasks through, and cope when things don’t go to plan. That way, the holidays can offer more than just a break from school.

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Imagine that a child spends the whole summer out of school. What comes to your mind first?

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What significance does "boredom" have in a child's life, in your opinion?

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A child spends hours building a fort out of blankets and pillows. How do you perceive that?

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If a child were to decide what to do during the summer, how would you feel?

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What do you think about learning "throughout life" outside of school?

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A child learns to ride a bike over the summer without anyone telling them to. What interests you most about that?

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What type of experiences do you consider the most valuable for a child during the summer vacation?

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When a child says, "I was just outside all day," what do you think?

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How would you describe "child growth" during an unstructured summer?

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What do you think children remember the most from their vacations?

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What children learn during the holidays (even without textbooks)

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