Summer vacation isn’t just for rest and play—it’s a golden opportunity to teach children essential life skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. With the absence of daily school responsibilities, parents can invest time in developing their children’s practical …
Let the child decide Ask the child if they want to celebrate in some way when they have learned the skill. Let the child decide - as much as possible - where, how and with whom to celebrate learning. Celebration …
Suggest that your child picks a power creature to help them learn the new skill. This can be, for example, a favorite animal, a cartoon character, a superhero, one of their idols or someone else. Children are usually fond of …
Ask your child to select their supporters To learn new skills, children need help and support. Ask your child who they would like to invite as supporters. Encourage them to name both adults and children because a child’s peers, especially …
...to build motivation Ask your child to give the new skill, that they are going to learn, a suitable name. Children tend to be more excited about learning skills that they have named themselves. Fun or cool names also have …